A public comment session on a proposed data center development near Palo, Iowa drew sharply divided responses, with some residents citing potential job creation and tax revenue while others raised concerns about water use and grid strain. The facility would be located near the Duane Arnold nuclear site, a detail that figured in several public comments about energy sourcing. KGAN reports local officials will weigh the comments before issuing a formal planning recommendation. The outcome could influence how other small Iowa communities handle similar proposals.