Multiple residents urged the county to enforce strict permit conditions for a proposed West Burlington data center, citing water use, noise, tax exemptions and community benefits; commenters recommended closed‑loop cooling, decibel limits and a binding community‑benefit payment.

The Des Moines County Board approved a contract with the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission to draft a data‑center ordinance, paying $6,000 at initiation and $6,000 on completion (not to exceed $12,000); members discussed holding a public hearing or work session to gather community input.

At a June 23 public presentation before the Des Moines County Board, a company representative described a potential 25‑megawatt expansion; residents, media and local officials pressed the company on cooling technology, wastewater disposal, fire/hazmat risks and possible effects on local water and electric systems.