May 09, 2025 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji
Edged this week announced the groundbreaking of its newest data center in Ankeny, located just north of Des Moines. The 13.2MW, 105,000-square-foot (9,755 sqm) facility, built for high-density artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, will be equipped with a closed-loop waterless cooling system.
“Every decision we make at Edged is rooted in sustainability and performance,” said Bryant Farland, Edged CEO. “This groundbreaking in Ankeny not only advances our mission to deliver ultra-efficient data centers that protect vital water resources, but also underscores our commitment to local partnerships, economic growth, and positive environmental impact. We’re proud to work alongside the Ankeny community as we deliver infrastructure that is ready to support the next wave of heavy compute.”
“Burns & McDonnell is honored to partner with Edged on this transformative project, which reflects our ongoing commitment to advancing digital infrastructure in the data center industry,” said Mike Fenske, president of the global facilities group at Burns & McDonnell. “Our integrated design-build approach enables us to bring a construction-first mindset, helping deliver innovative, efficient and resilient facilities that position our clients for long-term success in the growing data center sector.”
