Iowa Launches Coalition to Boost Digital Infrastructure and Data Center Development
The Growing Iowa's Economy coalition aims to enhance Iowa's role in technology and innovation. Key focus areas include the development of data centers and the expansion of digital infrastructure to support long-term economic growth.

The coalition, Growing Iowa's Economy, has been formed by a diverse group of stakeholders including labor and business leaders to promote policies for technology and innovation in Iowa. The initiative emphasizes the development of data centers, expected to create between 1,000 and 7,000 jobs per facility, while ensuring that operators bear the costs of energy and infrastructure upgrades.
The coalition advocates for responsible development reflecting Iowa values, which includes community partnership and environmental stewardship. This movement is projected to contribute significantly to local tax revenues, enhancing funding for essential services in communities throughout the state. The coalition's members include major organizations such as Alliant Energy and the Ames Regional Economic Alliance.




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