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Swarm Systems Marshalltown Data Center (proposed)

This record consolidates 11 research observations while retaining source distinctions, location precision and unresolved fields.

proposed_or_reviewproject status
CORROBORATEDbest evidence tier
11linked evidence rows
Project facts

Location and operating record

Operator / developerSwarm Systems
JurisdictionMarshalltown, IA
AddressNot published
Location precisionparcel or bounded site
CoordinatesNot published; no coordinate inferred
CapacityNot established
AliasesSwarm Systems Marshalltown Data Center (proposed) · Edgewood Industrial Park
Evidence coverage

What has been researched

Project profile0 rows
Intent / permits0 rows
Civic / infrastructure2 rows
SOURCE RECORD

Swarm Systems Marshalltown Data Center (proposed): source record

planned

Times-Republican coverage: ~21 acres of city land, single-story 125,000 sq ft building, about $345M investment, 50-60 jobs, ~$3M/yr taxes, no incentives sought, partner U R Energy. The city passed second and third readings of a four-month moratorium at the same time. No MW disclosed.

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-08

Open source 1

OWNERSHIP AND PROFILE

Swarm Systems Marshalltown Data Center (proposed): ownership and profile

planned

Developer: Swarm Systems | County: Marshall | Research region: Central Iowa | Tenants/customers: U R Energy named as a project partner

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-08

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POWER AND GRID

Swarm Systems Marshalltown Data Center (proposed): power and grid

WATER AND COOLING

Swarm Systems Marshalltown Data Center (proposed): water and cooling

PERMITS AND JURISDICTION

Swarm Systems Marshalltown Data Center (proposed): permits and jurisdiction

planned

Key data: Jurisdictions: Marshalltown | Marshall County | IA | Tax incentives: Developer stated it is not seeking city tax incentives

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-08

Open source 1

CIVIC AND COMMUNITY

Swarm Systems Marshalltown Data Center (proposed): civic and community

planned

Estimated about $3M per year in property taxes

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-08

Open source 1

planned

50-60 permanent jobs projected

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-08

Open source 1

TIMELINE

Swarm Systems Marshalltown Data Center (proposed): timeline

planned

Developer fielded questions from the Marshalltown council and public

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-08

Open source 1

planned

Marshalltown's four-month data center moratorium took effect (through November 23, 2026)

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-08-27

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planned

Best-case groundbreaking per the developer

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2027-Q2

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planned

Best-case online date (end of 2028) per the developer

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2028

Open source 1

Sources

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