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Study: Wind Farms Significantly Reduce Soil Moisture

MikeSeptember 20, 2023October 12, 2023

A recent study found that construction and operation of wind farms causes soil drying and significantly reduces soil moisture content,…

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Buchanan County Alliance

5 days ago

This morning, several of us from Buchanan County attended a townhall that included Senator Klimesh, who was the main force behind Bill SF 376. ... See MoreSee Less

Klimesh Intends To Push Wind Turbines Forever

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Senator Klimesh is an arrogant bully. This is not just my observation and opinion. I’ve heard this from several people who have had the misfortune to converse with him. He has and is vehemently supp...

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Buchanan County Alliance

6 days ago

SF Bill 376 Dies in Commerce Committeebucoa.org/2025/03/07/sf-bill-376-dies-in-commerce-committee/We won again this time. SF 376 died in the commerce committee and cannot move forward. I’d like to say we have finally truly won and local control is safe, but sadly, I cannot. This bill, or ones very similar to it, that try completely take away local control are gonna keep coming up every year until the wind energy companies finally get their way. So we need to constantly keep a close eye on this stuff and what corrupt legislators are trying to push through. Please do not lose vigilance! ... See MoreSee Less

SF Bill 376 Dies in Commerce Committee

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Wednesday, Des Moines: We won again this time. SF 376 died in the commerce committee and cannot move forward. I’d like to say we have finally truly won and local control is safe, but sadly,

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Buchanan County Alliance

1 week ago

Wind Energy Bill SF-376 Makes It Through Subcommittee Thanks to Crony Capitalismbucoa.org/2025/03/04/wind-energy-bill-sf-376-makes-it-through-subcommittee-thanks-to-crony-capita... ... See MoreSee Less

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Buchanan County Alliance

2 weeks ago

The State of Iowa is Trying to Force Wind Turbines Down Our Throats Again!bucoa.org/2025/02/24/the-state-of-iowa-is-trying-to-force-wind-turbines-down-our-throats-again/ ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

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Buchanan County Alliance

9 months ago

bucoa.org/2024/06/01/iowa-farmer-regrets-signing-wind-turbine-lease-after-both-turbines-on-her-la... ... See MoreSee Less

Iowa Farmer Regrets Signing Wind Turbine Lease After Both Turbines On Her Land Burned To The Ground

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A couple of hours before the final vote, we received an email from a concerned lady in Iowa who had both wind turbines on her land burn to the ground within a year of each other.

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Buchanan County Alliance

9 months ago

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BREAKING: BOS Votes Unanimously to Adopt P&Z WEC's Ordinance.

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The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted last night to adopt the new wind turbine ordinance proposed by the Planning and Zoning Commission. This ordinance strikes a middle ground of ...

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Buchanan County Alliance

9 months ago

BREAKING NEWS: The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors voted to accept the new WEC's ordinance tonight. More news as we get it. ... See MoreSee Less

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