Cologix Des Moines, in order
What happened with this project, oldest first: the stages it reached, what the county and its cities decided, and every dated step on the record. Each entry links its source.
2 events, January 1, 2012 to September 14, 2026. Also on the record, under the month each belongs to: 8 statements. The facts, newest first: the record; the place: Iowa.
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2012 1 event
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Microsoft data center in West Des Moines opened in 2012 [3]
2026 1 event
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Cologix lists Cologix DSM1, Cologix DSM2 at Des Moines, Iowa on its own page of data center locations, read September 14, 2026. [1]
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Also in September 2026: 8 statements
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(said in the source itself)
Statement · Hugh Espey
Iowa's cancer rates are second worst in the nation by one measure, attributed to increased manure, nitrates, and water pollution from factory farming. The Des Moines Register local outlet
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Statement · Hugh Espey, retired community organizer and former executive director of Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement
Hugh Espey, retired executive director of Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement, advocates for a statewide data center moratorium. The Des Moines Register local outlet
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Statement · Hugh Espey
Iowa is ranked among the top regions globally for large scale AI data centers, not just nationally but globally. The Des Moines Register local outlet
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Statement · Zach Lahn, Republican gubernatorial candidate
Governor candidate Zach Lahn is considering a state moratorium on new data centers The Des Moines Register local outlet
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Statement · Bruce Lear, educator from Sioux City
Bruce Lear, educator from Sioux City, calls for Iowa to regulate data centers at state level modeled on gaming commission with requirements including company payment for grid strengthening and water upgrades, noise reduction, and job guarantees The Des Moines Register local outlet
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Statement · Rob Sand, Democratic gubernatorial candidate
Governor candidate Rob Sand says lawmakers should approve data center restrictions in January 2027 The Des Moines Register local outlet
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Statement · Donald Trump, President
President Donald Trump said towns that reject data centers risk becoming backwards and poor The Des Moines Register local outlet
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Statement · Anthropic researchers
Anthropic researchers posted September 8 that AI's capability could conceivably threaten humanity within about four years The Des Moines Register local outlet
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