Marshall County IA 6-month data center moratorium (2026)

Marshall County, Iowa Board of Supervisors: single five-page resolution adopted unanimously at the Wednesday morning regular meeting reported by the Times-Republican (published Thu. Sept. 24, 2026) and KCCI (Sept. 25) -> Wednesday Sept. 23, 2026. The Times-Republican reports both '3-0' (photo caption) and '6-0' (text); the board has three supervisors (Carol Hibbs, Jarret Heil (chair), Christian Goodman), so the vote was unanimous 3-0. Motion by Supervisor Christian Goodman. Scope: 'data centers, artificial intelligence computing facilities, data mining facilities and cryptocurrency/bitcoin mining operations' (resolution text read by Chairman Heil), applications in unincorporated areas. Term: six months; the only wording change from the prior meeting removed the limit on how long the moratorium could potentially be extended (County Zoning Administrator Tyler Kelley; County Attorney Jordan Gaffney: more flexibility). Next: the county zoning commission drafts regulations, expected by spring 2027 (KCCI). NOT ESTABLISHED: resolution number, stated effective date, exact expiry (not computed), treatment of pending applications.