Iowa Economic Development Authority gives final approval for Google, Danisco Inc. facilities

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) unanimously approved Google’s financial incentive package March 22, clearing the way for the multinational technology giant to construct a $576 million data facility in southwest Cedar Rapids.

“We’ve been working on this project a significant period of time. I’ve personally been involved in it five years plus, and we’re very excited,” said Cedar Rapids manager Jeff Pomeranz, during the public comment…