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Residents of Osawatomie, Kansas, are rallying to stop a massive data center project they fear will overwhelm the town’s fragile infrastructure and endanger public health. With nearly 300 signatures on a petition calling for a complete ban on “High Impact Data Centers,” locals cite concerns over water and electricity strain, noise, heat, and lack of oversight. The push comes amid broader distrust of developer Alcove Development, whose other properties—including a neglected former school—have raised red flags. While developers move forward with Project Catalyst, residents like Lee Brewster worry about future accountability as the end-user remains unknown. If verified, the petition could force a city council vote—or even a special election—though officials retain the power to reject it if it conflicts with state or federal law.

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