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The Shelbyville Plan Commission unanimously recommended against rezoning over 400 acres for a potential data center, with the Common Council set to review the matter on January 21. Meanwhile, POET Bioprocessing announced a $200 million expansion of its facility, which will double bioethanol production capacity and create 20 jobs, while also increasing local grain demand significantly. Additionally, Doug Warnecke will not seek reelection after 13 years on the Northwestern Consolidated Schools board and Shelby County Board of Commissioners, with Chris King and David Mohr competing for the North District Commissioner's seat.