What the source says
Hancock County’s Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously rejected a rezoning request for a potential data center near Garner. An appeal remains possible.
What the commission decided
The September 9 vote concerned MCNI’s request to change about 724 acres in Concord Township from agricultural to industrial zoning. Radio Iowa reports that most speakers opposed the proposal; a Garner council member argued for its economic-development potential.
What could happen next
The decision can be appealed to the county’s Board of Adjustment. A company representative said an appeal was likely. The report does not establish that an appeal has been filed or that the project has been permanently abandoned.
Sources & further reading
- Bob Fisher. Radio Iowa / KGLO. Northern Iowa county panel becomes latest to reject call for data center. September 10, 2026. Consulted September 11, 2026.
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