Resident asks Des Moines County supervisors for six‑week moratorium on wind, solar and battery permits

Feb 24, 2026

A county resident asked the board for a six‑week moratorium on wind, solar and battery permit applications to allow a work session and ordinance updates; supervisors explained the consent‑to‑proceed and mitigation review process and said public hearings and interboard review will take time.

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During the public‑input portion of the meeting, a resident asked the board to place a six‑week moratorium on wind, solar and battery permit applications so supervisors and regional partners could hold a work session and make ordinance changes.

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