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Jasper County Commissioners have approved NIPSCO's request to rezone five parcels at the Schahfer Plant in Wheatfield from agricultural to industrial, enabling the construction of a combined cycle gas turbine plant and a gas peaker plant, along with a potential data center. This decision came after detailed presentations from NIPSCO, addressing previous concerns from the Jasper County Plan Commission, and includes commitments to mitigate community impacts related to water usage, noise, and environmental effects. Supporters believe the investment will enhance the local economy and create high-tech job opportunities.