Google is pouring $7 billion into Iowa, unveiling plans for a new data center in Cedar Rapids and expanding its Council Bluffs footprint. Alongside infrastructure, the company is backing a workforce pipeline to train 700 electrical apprentices by 2030. The investment signals a strategic shift eastward in Iowa’s data economy—and marks Cedar Rapids’ unexpected debut on the hyperscale map.
Arizona Land Consulting secured 2,000 acres in Buckeye, Arizona, with plans to build a 1.5GW data center supported by Chamath Palihapitiya’s Social Capital. The project, projected at $25 billion, positions itself near Bill Gates’ Belmont site. However, the deal’s financial details are murky, with conflicting reports on its true value. The area is already a hub for data centers, including players like Meta and Microsoft.
