Data center coverage in Ottawa, Kansas
4 headlines archived for Ottawa — no documented moratorium or ban on file here yet. See the moratorium tracker for towns that have taken formal action, or the full story tracker to browse every place we're following.
What's been reported
4 stories tracked since 2026-05-12 across 3 outlets. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Ottawa extends data center moratorium through August 2027” (Shaw Local, 2026-08-20).
- Ottawa extends data center moratorium through August 2027
- 'It’s not politics': Ottawa residents gather signatures for proposed ordinance to ban data centers
- DATA CENTER: With more protests scheduled, Digital Campus developer speaks out on reasons for project
- Residents fight back as data center developers chase Kansas tax incentives
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Where the decision gets made
City Commission — Land use and contracts (5 commissioners, commission-manager form). Approved a $5.3M sale of Proximity Park (300 acres) to Lightfield Energy LLC for data centers + 440 MW gas plant (Dec 2024). Community group 'Ottawa United' launched a ballot petition to ban data centers over 25 MW; aiming for 600 signatures.
Meets: Wednesdays: 1st at 7:00 p.m., 2nd at 4:00 p.m., 3rd at 10:00 a.m., 4th at 4:00 p.m. (study session).
Where: City Hall, 101 S. Hickory, Ottawa, KS 66067
Public comment: Persons may address the Commission on agenda items as each is called. Non-agenda items when called upon by the Mayor. 3-minute limit.
785-229-3600 · website
Read from the official page on 2026-08-12. Meeting details change — confirm before you go.
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