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Wildwood Ranch data center site (west Joplin)
Joplin, Jasper County
600 acres
🕒 March 10, 2026: Resident petitions to force a public vote fell short: 2,832 signatures, with 5,032 needed.
ProposedGeronimo Power data center park (near La Russell)
Unincorporated Jasper County, Jasper County
🕒 March 30, 2026: Company presented the solar farm plan to Lawrence County commissioners; dozens of reside…
Local votes and rules
🗺️ Zoning change · Joplin
After a 7-hour hearing in January (annexation 6-3, rezoning 7-2), the council gave final approval to annex and rezone about 600 acres at Wildwood Ranch from homes to heavy industry for a possible data center. Resident petitions to force a public vote fell short in March.
Feb 17, 2026Source
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