Public Hearing Held for Proposed Van Wert Data Center05/05/2026A public hearing was held in Van Wert last night regarding the proposed data center. The project is now expected to be larger, with Van Wert Area Economic Development saying the data center will now cost $10 billion on 900 acres of land. Most residents expressed environmental concerns while a few highlighted possible economic benefits. Click here to learn more about the proposed Van Wert Data Center.