1 data center project in Norwalk City
Who decides here: the City Council of Norwalk City votes on zoning. The Warren County may review big projects too.
In Norwalk City
Nearby (within 15 miles)
Microsoft '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 13 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…
Proposedabout 13 miles awayCOPT Defense Properties data center site (Van Meter)
Van Meter, Dallas County
365 acres
🕒 Sept 2024: COPT Defense Properties bought 365 acres in Van Meter for $32 million for its data cente…
Reported in the news, not confirmed yet
Local votes and rules
🤝 Agreement with the company
Norwalk's council approved a development agreement with Tract for 'Project West', a planned $12 billion data center campus on 282 acres west of Highway 28, after hours of public concern. The city says it covers roads and water planning only; each data center still needs its own approval. The city reserved 650,000 gallons of water a day for industry; the company asked for 400,000.
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Norwalk 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 Norwalk 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.
🙋 Open tasks here
- Which company will build on the site?
- How much power and water will it use?