ADAMS COUNTY, Iowa — Conversations got heated during a stand-off over wind energy production on Monday. The Adams County Board of Zoning hosted a meeting to discuss how green energy can be included in the county’s new comprehensive plan, but not everyone agrees that the plan is a breath of fresh air. Some people feel […]
(Creston) â Concerns over the future development of wind turbines in Union and Adams counties was front-and-center during a public meeting Wednesday.
The meeting was organized jointly by the Adams County Priceless Land Coalition and Protect our Landâs Future of Union County as an informational forum for residents regarding wind turbine development. The Southern Hills Wind Farm in both counties is nearing completion and includes 34 turbines owned by MidAmerican Energy. Following a petition this summer, the Union County Board of Supervisors opted to suspend applications for further development until January 1, 2021. Tom Reavely is an attorney with Whitfield and Eddy Law Office in Des Moines and has worked who has dealt with wind turbine issues. He cautioned non-participating landowners to get all of their communication from wind energy companies in writing.