Cedar Rapids neighbors question southwest data center plans

Neighbors in southwest Cedar Rapids are raising concerns about a planned third data center, according to reporting from KCRG.

Nearby resident Harold Moore said, "We don’t like the idea of a lot more traffic." Resident Mike Rogers added, "I’m still not sure what to think about it. I know there will be some construction for quite a few years here and more traffic and I’m not thrilled about that part of it."

Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell stated that the project is not receiving city tax incentives. She noted, "One of the reasons zoning exists is for that full transparency so people who might be considering moving there or even live there are aware of what is allowed."

The property has been zoned for light industrial use since the early 2000s, city officials confirmed. Plans for the data center were confirmed July 8, 2026, with neighborhood questions reported two days later.

For Cedar Rapids and Linn County residents, the project raises practical questions about how increased construction traffic and long-term operations will affect daily life on the southwest side.