Bloomberg
Small Town America Confronts Data Centers, Rejects Some Plans
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Blackstone-owned QTS proposed a data center in Clinton, Iowa, that the company said would generate thousands of construction jobs and nearly $200 million in property taxes over its first 10 years. Some Clinton residents opposed the project, citing concerns about noise, environmental impact, and utility costs. Bloomberg reported that the proposal faced local rejection.
