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Ames Weighs Data Center Deal | Des Moines News
Ames, Iowa, is weighing a major new development: a 100,000-square-foot data center from local company Lightedge, set to rise on farmland near the airport. While a long-term lease avoids lengthy federal hurdles, it still requires FAA approval and comes with strict limits on size, water use, and noise. Supporters see potential tax and airport revenue boosts, but residents are pushing back, fearing this tech project clashes with Ames’ environmental values and community identity. The city council hasn’t voted yet, but Lightedge aims to secure the site within months—sparking a heated debate over…
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