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St. Joseph Residents Raise Concerns Over Proposed Data Center

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:19 AM

Residents in St. Joseph, Missouri, are speaking out against a proposed four-building data center campus slated for development on Pickett Road. Locals have voiced concerns over the potential environmental impact and risks to the city’s water quality, despite project leaders claiming the site will create up to 200 jobs and generate millions in local tax…

Residents in St. Joseph, Missouri, are speaking out against a proposed four-building data center campus slated for development on Pickett Road. Locals have voiced concerns over the potential environmental impact and risks to the city’s water quality, despite project leaders claiming the site will create up to 200 jobs and generate millions in local tax revenue. The city will hold a public hearing regarding the property’s rezoning on August 17th ahead of a final council vote later in the month.

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