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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Larget economic investment in the state's history.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  A southeast Iowa factory that makes wind turbine blades has recalled some workers laid off last fall as orders increase.

Friday, December 14, 2012  School will use turbine as onsite classroom for middle and high school students.

Monday, October 15, 2012  The owners of the Siemens plant near Fort Madison want to put a rumor to rest.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  The Amjet Turbine Systems company in Keokuk is ready to start work on their full scale model of their hydro electric turbine.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  Layoffs coming to Siemens in Fort Madison

Tuesday, November 01, 2011  The Adams County Electric Cooperative invites you to check out its newest renewable energy project Tuesday night.

Monday, September 26, 2011  Building an Adams County wind farm has been a topic since 2008 but drew opposition last year.

Saturday, September 24, 2011  A New York-based venture says it's pressing ahead with a proposed $300 million wind farm even though a partner has pulled out of the project.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  The Siemens plant in Fort Madison Iowa just celebrated making it's 5,000th blade for wind turbines that produce electricity.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011  The foundation for a second wind turbine in Brown County has been poured.

Monday, January 24, 2011  On January 14th, Affinity Wind entered into a joint venture with Chicago based Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation, the third largest turbine manufacturer in the world.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011  Renewable energy projects are moving forward in Adams and Brown Counties.

Wednesday, January 05, 2011  A second Adams County town has voted to restrict wind farm development.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010  MidAmerican Energy Co. says it will build wind projects in four Iowa counties, erecting enough turbines to power 190,000 homes.