Marshall County approves conditional-use permits for wind project testing and aircraft-detection lighting

Oct 23, 2025

The Board of Supervisors approved three conditional-use permits tied to a proposed wind-energy project: an aircraft-detection lighting system proposed by MidAmerican Energy and two temporary meteorological (MET) towers for wind-resource monitoring. Presenters estimated long-term tax revenue but said construction depends on future transmission buildout.

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Marshall County supervisors voted Oct. 22 to approve a series of conditional-use permits for infrastructure tied to a proposed wind-energy development, including an aircraft detection lighting system and two temporary meteorological towers.

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