Pawhuska Considers Proposal for New Data Center

City Council to meet on property purchase by Buckley Bros Holdings LLC

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:18pm

A photorealistic studio still-life image of a sleek, modern data server rack made of polished aluminum and black glass, resting on a clean white seamless background, conveying a sense of technological sophistication and innovation.A high-tech data server rack symbolizes the potential economic impact of a new data center facility in Pawhuska.Pawhuska Today

The Pawhuska City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday evening to discuss a proposal from David Buckley of Buckley Bros Holdings LLC to purchase a 200,000 square foot vacant property at 1901 E. Boundary. Buckley plans to convert the space into a new data center facility.

Why it matters

The potential data center project represents a significant economic development opportunity for Pawhuska, which has struggled with high unemployment and a declining population in recent years. The new facility could bring much-needed jobs and investment to the area.

The details

According to the report, Buckley Bros Holdings LLC is interested in purchasing the 200,000 square foot vacant property at 1901 E. Boundary in Pawhuska. The company plans to convert the space into a new data center facility, which would require significant renovations and upgrades to the existing building.

  • The Pawhuska City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday evening to discuss the proposal.
  • Buckley Bros Holdings LLC has expressed interest in purchasing the 200,000 square foot property.

The players

David Buckley

The founder and CEO of Buckley Bros Holdings LLC, the company proposing to build a new data center in Pawhuska.

Pawhuska City Council

The local government body that will be reviewing and deciding on the proposal for the data center project.

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What they’re saying

“This data center project represents a significant opportunity to bring new jobs and investment to Pawhuska. We're excited to work with the city to make this a reality.”

— David Buckley, Founder and CEO, Buckley Bros Holdings LLC

What’s next

The Pawhuska City Council will vote on whether to approve the property sale and data center proposal at their meeting on Tuesday evening.

The takeaway

The potential data center project in Pawhuska highlights the city's efforts to attract new businesses and revitalize its economy, which has faced challenges in recent years. If approved, the facility could provide a much-needed boost to the local job market and spur further economic development in the region.