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Data Center Duel in Springfield | Springfield Missouri News

A heated zoning battle erupts in Springfield as developer Trent Overhue pushes forward with a proposed data center, claiming his property’s current zoning permits it. But city officials draw a line—calling “data centers” off-limits under existing and proposed zoning, despite Overhue’s investment and recent legal win against a similar moratorium. He argues the city is blocking progress, while officials insist terms like “HPC” and “data center” aren’t permitted under any zoning. The dispute highlights Springfield’s growing tension over data center impacts—and whether the city can adapt without…

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