Plans are in the works to construct a 3-megawatt data center in Iola, which will mean greater utility sales for the city. Construction of a new data center in Iola will mean more electricity sales for the city. In August, the city sold 10 acres of property north of Russell Stover Chocolates to Vine Energy LLC of Overland Park. The company plans to put a data center on the property, with an option to purchase another 10 acres from the city within the next year. Data centers are specialized facilities that manage, process and share large amounts of electronic information.
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