Cedar Rapids confirms third data center planned for southwest side
The city has verified plans for another facility, though key details on the developer and impacts remain unconfirmed.
The City of Cedar Rapids has confirmed plans for a third data center on the southwest side.
The confirmation was reported in July 2026.
No developer name, investment total, job numbers, or power demand estimates have been released in public records so far.
Sources
- 1.KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids News — KCRG
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