WOODWARD – In a community meeting Monday night, Microsoft unveiled plans to build a data center within the city limits of Woodward. KCCI-TV reports more than 200 residents learned about the proposal on Monday after the tech company purchased more than 600 acres of land from an independent seller. On the same night, another central Iowa community voted to halt plans for any data center projects through a moratorium. The Nevada City Council put a pause on proposals until next April.

MADISON COUNTY – Three Iowa school districts have not received revenue from property taxes from Madison County. The superintendents at Earlham, Interstate 35, and Winterset issued a joint statement on Monday, claiming they have not received funds from Madison County since June 12th, and that those districts are at risk of needed short-term financing to cover essential operating expenses. The county treasurer claims the delays are due to the arrest of former treasurer Amanda DeVos.

AMES – A long time athletics coach is retiring at the end of the winter season. The Iowa State Cyclones Athletics Department announced the retirement of Women’s Basketball Coach Bill Fennelly. He’s the winningest coach in the history of Ames, with 656 wins in 32 seasons at Hilton Coliseum.