No project in Martensdale City, but 3 nearby
Who decides here: the City Council of Martensdale City votes on zoning. The Warren County may review big projects too.
Nearby (within 15 miles)
Tract 'Project West' data center park (Norwalk)
Norwalk, Warren County
282 acres
🕒 March 5, 2026: Norwalk City Council approved a development agreement with Tract.
Approved, not built yetabout 9 miles awayMicrosoft 'Project Ruthenium' data center (West Des Moines)
West Des Moines, Madison County
132 acres · for Microsoft
🕒 May 2024: West Des Moines City Council unanimously approved a development agreement for Microsoft'…
Reported in the news, not confirmed yet
Proposedabout 15 miles awayMicrosoft data center campus in Vision Park (Van Meter)
Van Meter, Dallas County
for Microsoft
🕒 March 23, 2026: Van Meter City Council agenda included a development agreement with Microsoft (about $42…
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Martensdale 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 Martensdale City: Midamerican Energy Co. (company) or Clarke Electric Co-op Inc. (not available).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Iowa.