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.