As the possibility of a data center being built in Salix continues to be controversial, people are being critical of some yard signs being vandalized.
The topic came up at the public comment portion of the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday.
Jose Montez, President of the Northwest Iowa Building trades, said some signs on private property have been stolen and knocked over. He briefly brought up protests that have taken place against the possible data center in Salix.
Lynette Ross responded to Montez’s protest comment, saying the participants have been civil, trying to engage people and not disruptive.
Chairman Mark Nelson said it is important that people get to protest peacefully and safely but it’s also important people get to have signs in their yards without disturbance.
Salix Mayor Kevin Nelson last week told Siouxland Public Media News that this is the most controversial issue in the town of 300 people in many years.
Back in April, the property of six owners covering 900 acres were annexed by the Salix City Council.
In a June 10 Salix City Council meeting, a MidAmerican Energy representative confirmed the company is involved with a proposed development of a data center. MidAmerican is still working to pinpoint a possible firm that could build a large-scale center.
