At a time when the federal tax credit for wind energy production is being extended to help fight the effects of climate change, a growing number of people in wind-producing states like Iowa are urging local leaders to restrict the growth of wind farms.

At a public hearing on Tuesday, Woodbury County residents urged the county board of supervisors to adopt an ordinance that would effectively eliminate the potential for wind energy in the county.

MidAmerican Energy's proposed project would put about 100 wind turbines in Mills and Pottawattamie counties. But, many western Iowa residents oppose it.

The closing of TPI Composite’s wind turbine blade plant in Newton is another setback for the community that was home to Maytag. But demand for the blades is strong if the company can find a new customer.

U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm spoke with River to River host Ben Kieffer about her virtual visit to Iowa, as well as the future of infrastructure, combating climate change, Iowa wind energy and electronic vehicles.

Since 2017, Global Fiberglass Solutions Inc. has said it plans to recycle the 1,300 blades. Environmental regulators want the firm to be investigated by the attorney general’s office.

Host Ben Kieffer speaks with a variety of engineers about Iowa’s infrastructure needs.

Host Ben Kieffer speaks with a variety of engineers about Iowa’s infrastructure needs.