Des Moines County extends wind-permit moratorium amid contested setback debate

Oct 29, 2025

The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors voted to extend a moratorium on accepting or approving permit applications for commercial wind-energy conversion systems through Dec. 31, 2025, while it finalizes amendments to County Ordinance No. 62.

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The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors voted to extend a moratorium on accepting or approving permit applications for commercial wind-energy conversion systems through Dec. 31, 2025, to give staff additional time to finalize proposed amendments to County Ordinance No. 62.

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