Google invests $7 billion to grow Iowa cloud AI backbone
Google announces a seven billion dollar Iowa expansion to boost cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure. The plan includes a new 576 million data center under construction at the Big Cedar Industrial Center near Edgewood Road in Cedar Rapids and expansion of cloud and AI capabilities, building on prior investments since 2007.
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Cedar Rapids Mayor O'Donnell discusses Google data center plan
Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell outlines the Cedar Rapids Google data center project and related workforce development funding. Ruth Porat, Alphabet and Google president and CFO, comments on ongoing plans and investments as reported on page 10A.
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Iowa Guard soldiers farewelled in Cedar Rapids sendoff
In Cedar Rapids 105 Iowa Army National Guard troops and families joined about 1,700 fellow soldiers in the last of 24 statewide sendoffs for deployment to Iraq and Syria. Maj. Gen. Stephen Osborn called the ceremonies a vital tradition, praising community support as units head to Operation Inherent Resolve to aid security and stability in the region.
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Ernsts town hall sparks backlash over Medicaid SNAP cuts
Republican Senator Joni Ernst faced a terse, mixed reception at a Parkerburg high school meeting as about 100 attendees challenged proposed Medicaid and SNAP reductions tied to President Trump’s budget plan. A contentious exchange drew national attention after a crowd member warned people will die. Ernst defended targeting the vulnerable and emphasizing Medicaid protection for Iowa.
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