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A proposed annexation and rezoning for a Prologis data center in Shelbyville has raised community concerns regarding electric grid strain and water usage, despite assurances from the company that upgrades will be privately funded and no groundwater wells will be drilled. Residents worry about potential contamination of existing wells and the broader implications of the rezoning to General Industrial. In a separate initiative, the Blue River Community Foundation announced a $400,000 placemaking project to celebrate Shelbyville's Sister City relationship with Shizuoka, Japan, aiming to raise $100,000 by March 2026.