Council Bluffs, Iowa
Wildlife at the data center
A family of deer has moved in next to the Council Bluffs, Iowa data center. In this photo, they are grazing by our cooling towers.
Satellite signals
This massive antenna receives signals for hundreds of channels that make up Google's YouTube TV service.
Our community center
We refurbished this employee community center from a church that used to sit on-site (which we helped relocate to a bigger, newer nearby location). Employees gather here to watch local sporting events, compete in horseshoe tournaments, and have musical jam sessions using the drum set pictured at the front of the room.
Google is proud to call Iowa home to one of our data centers.
In 2007, we announced plans to construct a data center complex in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Then in 2012 and 2015, we announced expansions of our local data center facilities. Over time, we've invested over $2.5 billion and have established a long-term commitment to the region and state. Now a fully operational site, we've created over 400 jobs on site, and we work hard to support the communities in which our employees live and work.
Since 2009, we've awarded more than $2 million to local schools and nonprofits. Additionally, in 2011, we partnered with the City of Council Bluffs to launch a free WiFi network for everyone in and around Council Bluffs. Learn more about the BLink-Bluffs Free Community WiFi program here.
You can also meet some of our employees and see how we're giving back to the community.
Why did Google choose Council Bluffs?
Council Bluffs has the right combination of energy infrastructure, developable land, and available workforce for the data center.
Who do I contact for more information?
For community-related questions, email councilbluffs@google.com. If you're a member of the media, please contact press@google.com.
For more answers to our most frequently asked questions, visit our FAQ section.
Related sites
Google Green
Learn more about Google's environmental initiatives.
Chrome themes
Customize your Chrome browser with Google data center themes at the Chrome Web Store.