Data center construction boom drives out-of-state workers to fill Iowa campgrounds
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Elizabeth Schultz
Summary
Campgrounds in Eastern Iowa are filling up rapidly as thousands of out-of-state workers arrive to build data centers in the region. The influx has created a housing shortage, forcing many workers to camp or even sleep in their cars due to a lack of affordable accommodations. The article highlights the unintended consequences of the data center construction boom on local infrastructure and housing.
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· 2 pulledSome people I think sleep in their cars
We're practically full
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