Iowa has become one of the Midwest’s strongest destinations for data centers, attracting investments from global technology leaders including Google, Microsoft, Meta, and IBM. The appeal of Des Moines Data Center Solutions comes from a combination of low energy costs, geographic stability, and tax advantages that lower the total cost of ownership for critical IT infrastructure.
Building on this foundation, Aureon delivers enterprise-grade colocation through its 616 Des Moines data center and its partnership with Cologix at the 511 Data Center in Minneapolis. Together, these carrier-neutral facilities give organizations secure, scalable, and resilient options for hosting their workloads while ensuring redundancy across two strategic Midwest locations.
Iowa’s Safety and Energy Advantage
For mission-critical operations, stability is non-negotiable. Iowa offers a low-risk environment free from hurricanes, earthquakes, and rolling blackouts, supported by a cooler climate that makes data center cooling more efficient.
At the same time, cost and energy benefits strengthen the case. Electricity prices in Iowa run 25–40% lower than the national average, with more than 80% of power statewide coming from renewable sources. Aureon’s 616 Data Center leverages this renewable energy leadership, allowing clients to cut costs while aligning with sustainability goals. Tax exemptions on equipment and incentives for out-of-state sales add further financial upside for colocating in Iowa.
Connectivity That Reaches Beyond Iowa
Data center performance depends on network reach, and Iowa’s backbone delivers. The state hosts more than 5,000 miles of 10-Gigabit fiber routes connected to multiple Tier 1 providers. Aureon extends this with its 60,000+ mile fiber network across Iowa and beyond, giving businesses flexibility and reach with fully carrier-neutral connectivity.
Direct links between Aureon’s Des Moines and Minneapolis facilities add another layer of redundancy and disaster recovery, ensuring workloads remain available even during unforeseen events..
Resilience and Room to Grow
Every Aureon facility is built for reliability. Our data centers operate under a 99.999% uptime SLA, with SOC 2 Type II certification, biometric access controls, and 24/7/365 monitoring through Aureon’s Network Operations Center. The Des Moines Data Center was engineered to withstand severe Midwest weather, including F3 tornadoes.
Scalability is equally critical. Aureon provides options for collocation from individual racks to private cages, with expansion capacity available as client needs evolve. Businesses can scale confidently without over-investing in space or infrastructure they don’t yet need.
People and Expertise Behind the Infrastructure
Technology strength is only as good as the people supporting it. Iowa’s technical workforce includes more than 49,000 skilled professionals, ensuring a deep talent pool for complex IT operations. Aureon builds on this advantage with Iowa-based support teams and more than 40 years of experience helping businesses manage secure, reliable IT environments. Clients gain around-the-clock access to professionals who understand both the local landscape and enterprise requirements.
The Bottom Line
Iowa offers a rare combination of safety, cost efficiency, renewable energy, and robust connectivity that makes it one of the most attractive data center regions in the country. With facilities in Des Moines and Minneapolis, Aureon transforms those statewide advantages into enterprise-ready colocation solutions that are secure, scalable, and reliable.
For organizations seeking a trusted partner in the Midwest, Aureon provides the infrastructure, expertise, and flexibility to keep business running today and ready for tomorrow.
