QTS Data Center Plan Faces Resistance in Clinton, Iowa
Blackstone-owned QTS proposed a facility that would add thousands of jobs and $200 million in taxes, but residents oppose it over noise and costs.
Yuna · Sep 17, 2026 · 1 min
Bloomberg Markets reports that Blackstone-owned QTS has proposed a data center in Clinton, Iowa. The company projects the facility would generate nearly $200 million in property taxes over the first 10 years.
The proposal has drawn significant opposition from local residents. Critics argue the project would create noise pollution, degrade the local environment, and increase utility bills. Community members are rejecting the development, expressing concerns that its long-term impacts on the town’s character and resources could outweigh the immediate financial gains, even if that stance limits potential economic expansion.
Source: Bloomberg Markets
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