Through the lens: Wind turbine towers in Marion County

As debate has waged in Harvey County over a possible wind energy project in the southwestern portion of the county, construction on a sizeable wind energy project in Marion County started last spring The towers under construction at 100th and Nighthawk Ave. just north of Peabody, are visible on U.S. 50 from about 10 miles away. They are generally 500 foot in height.