Qualifications Due Friday for Proposed Data Center Team
Festus, MO · November 12, 2026
The porch light can probably take a rest by mid-morning, but keep that heavier jacket handy near the door today.
The Lead
City Hall is counting down the final hours to assemble its professional advisory bench for the planned CRG data center project. Officials extended the formal Request for Qualifications deadline to Friday at 2:00 PM, giving consulting firms an extra window to bid on public communications, multi-agency permit compliance, and overall project management.
Because the proposed hyperscale technology campus involves extensive regulatory oversight across the Jefferson County Sewer District, county water authorities, and neighboring jurisdictions, municipal staff want dedicated external support to manage technical filings and community questions. This qualification round focuses strictly on team credentials and experience rather than cost proposals. Review committees will begin scoring submissions next week to rank candidates before council begins formal contract negotiations.
Local Pulse
Chamber Convenes Business Leaders for Breakfast Business Area proprietors gather this morning at Taytro's to talk regional economic partnerships and coordinate upcoming winter shopping schedules.
High School Bands Gear Up for Friday Night Schools Student musicians at the high school complete final marching rehearsals today ahead of Friday’s home athletic performance.
Today's Outlook
- High 54°F · Low 36°F — Overcast
- Crisp, gray skies keep things chilly, so plan on wearing a reliable outer layer all day.
What's On Around Town
Today
Storytime Session Festus Public Library (400 W Main St), 10:30–11:00 AM · Free Interactive stories, rhymes, and morning literacy activities for young children.
Twin City Chamber Breakfast Taytro's Bar & Bistro (331 North Creek Dr), 7:30 AM · $20 Networking and regional updates over a full morning spread.
Brick Builders Club Jefferson County Library Windsor Branch (7479 Metropolitan Blvd), Barnhart, 4:30–5:30 PM · Free Creative engineering challenges and block builds for school-age makers.
Tomorrow
- Youth Exploring Art Jefferson County Library Windsor Branch (7479 Metropolitan Blvd), Barnhart, 1:00–2:00 PM · Free
Saturday
Explore & Play Morning Jefferson County Library Arnold Branch (1701 Missouri State Rd), Arnold, 10:00–11:30 AM · Free
Houses of the Holy Tribute Show Contrarian Concert Hall & Theater (125 E Main St), 8:00–11:00 PM · Paid
Spotlight & Story
- Jen Wynn
- As co-owner and general manager of Taytro’s Bar & Bistro on North Creek Drive, she helps anchor local business gatherings and community charity drives, keeping tables filled with Cajun-creole fare alongside her team seven days a week.
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