{
  "id": 6895407,
  "title": "Iowa County’s wind turbines turn into $2.71 million for roads, bridges and schools",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/iowa-countys-wind-turbines-turn-into-2-71-million-for-roads-bridges",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T08:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-2008-wind-turbines-arrived-in-iowas-howard-county-by-2024-25-147-turbines-generated-2-71-million-in-taxes-and-helped-fund-30-bridge-projects-and-20-miles-of-paving/articleshow/134111287.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "In Howard County, wind turbines have emerged as a significant revenue stream for public finances. The impressive $2.7 million generated in tax revenue supports vital infrastructure, such as bridges and roads, as well as local educational institutions. This funding helps sustain developments without placing the financial burden on residents. Additionally, land-lease agreements with developers…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}