Cedar Rapids confirms third data center planned for southwest side

KCRG reported the city's confirmation on July 8 with no further details released yet.

By Devin MarshPublished Jul 11, 2026, 11:40 AM CT · Updated Jul 26, 2026, 3:00 PM CT1 min read
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The City of Cedar Rapids has confirmed plans for a third data center on the southwest side.

KCRG reported the confirmation July 8. The station's account states the city verified the project but supplies no developer name, exact site address, or timeline.

No job counts, power-use figures, or tax agreements appear in the available report. Cedar Rapids and Linn County residents will see any concrete effects only after those specifics surface.

Sources

  1. 1.Cedar Rapids confirms third data center planned for southwest sideKCRG

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