The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
Poweshiek County
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Neutral Data Center Policies
Poweshiek County has enacted a temporary pause on accepting, reviewing, or approving data-center applications; it does not appear to permanently ban centers or regulate existing operations.
Rating from Iowa statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Poweshiek County.
Specific to Poweshiek County only.
current law · Unincorporated areasProhibits Poweshiek County from accepting, processing, or approving data center applications during a temporary moratorium.Poweshiek County Resolution 2027-11 (2026)
What this means
The measure would temporarily block the county from accepting, processing, or approving data center applications, making it much harder to build or expand data centers while the moratorium is in effect. It does not appear to impose a permanent ban or new rules on operating existing centers.
Timing
- Ends
- 180 days after adoption
The measure establishes a temporary moratorium on accepting, processing, and approving the covered applications. The moratorium expires after the stated 180-day period.
People behind it
- Poweshiek County Board of Supervisors
Established and adopted the temporary moratorium.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Establishes a temporary moratorium on accepting, processing, or approving applications for data centers in Poweshiek County, restricting new data-center construction and expansion during the moratorium.
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