Google hosted a special announcement celebration in Cedar Rapids to officially confirm their data center project at Alliant Energy’s Big Cedar Industrial Center in late May 2025. The project is Google’s second data center location in the state of Iowa, the first is in Council Bluffs.
Two data centers will now occupy space at Big Cedar Industrial Center with both Google and QTS locating at the site. QTS announced their project in February 2025.
Beyond the project confirmation, Google also announced an additional $7 billion investment in Iowa. $6.8 billion has already been invested in the state by the company.
“We are proud to be a partner in this project as investments previously made by Alliant Energy have accelerated opportunities for Cedar Rapids’ energy infrastructure and economic development,” said May Farlinger, President, Alliant Energy’s Iowa energy company and Vice President of Energy Delivery Operations. “We take pride in powering progress and enabling success for businesses, like Google. It is just one more way Alliant Energy serves customers and builds stronger communities.”
Learn more about Google in Iowa here and about Alliant Energy's economic development here.
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