1 data center project in Marshalltown City
Who decides here: the City Council of Marshalltown City votes on zoning. The Marshall County may review big projects too.
In Marshalltown City
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
After first voting a pause down 4-3 in June, Marshalltown's council passed a four-month pause on data centers by ordinance. It took effect when published on August 27 and ends November 23. The planning commission will draft data center rules meanwhile.
Aug 24, 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Marshalltown City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Marshalltown City: Interstate Power and Light Co. (company) or Consumers Energy (co-op (owned by its members)).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Iowa.