Seven Years in the Making: Apple's Iowa Data Center Finally Opens

Apple's data center in Waukee, Iowa, which was first announced in 2017 with an initial investment of $1.3 billion, has finally opened after seven years. The facility serves North American users with services such as iMessage, Apple Music, iCloud, and the App Store. Located on 2,000 acres of land at the intersection of Hickman Road and S Avenue, the first building is now operational, providing Waukee with $500,000 per year. Though initially slated to open in 2020, the project faced delays likely due to various factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and Apple's strategic planning.