Project Bluestem Faces Local Pushback | Kansas City News

A massive 1,000-acre data center project called Project Bluestem in Tonganoxie, Kansas, is back with a bigger footprint and a new power plant—doubling its original energy demand. Residents are furious, citing health and environmental concerns, especially since it’s just miles from town. The proposal, by opaque developer Cloverleaf Infrastructure, expired from a previous moratorium, and now county officials must decide if it fits the area amid growing public outcry. A special meeting Wednesday night at the Tonganoxie Fairgrounds is where locals plan to push back and demand rejection. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/kansas/johnson-county/leavenworth-county-to-host-special-meeting-for-neighbor-input-on-1-000-acre-data-center-proposal More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/baa4941b57d24470 Report issues to [email protected].