Crane Creek, Iowa Wind Farm Photo Gallery
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Photos from August 2009
An enthusiastic Chet Culver, Governor of Iowa (center) is greeted upon arrival by Wisconsin Public Service company representatives Tom Meinz, Executive Vice President and Chief External Affairs Officer (right) and Charlie Schrock, President and CEO of Integrys Energy Group, the parent company of Wisconsin Public Service, owners of the project (left).
Local residents were treated to a good old-fashioned picnic supper to celebrate the Crane Creek Wind Farm project in the newly constructed Operations and Maintenance Center.
Governor Chet Culver spoke enthusiastically about the project and emphasized that this project strengthens Iowa's national leadership in wind farm development. The Crane Creek Project brings the total number of wind farms in Iowa to 71.
Members of the Riceville American Legion dedicated the flag presentation area at the entrance to the project Operations and Maintenance Center to the honor of all fallen service men and women.
The wind project dedication included the traditional blade signing. Governor Chet Culver inked his John Henry onto one of the large turbine blades.
Everyone at the dedication ceremony was invited to participate in the blade signing, including young and old alike.
There was plenty of room to sign everyone's name on the 116 foot turbine blade.
The gathered Crane Creek Project Team took a photo opportunity with the Governor in front of the large turbine blade.