Following the DeWitt County Board rejecting Tradewind Energy's application for a $300 million wind farm in the northwest corner of DeWitt County, officials with the renewable energy company indicate their stance from last Thursday remains largely the same.

The company last Thursday indicated they would internally see what was next for them in DeWitt County and Thursday morning Tom Swierczewski indicates that largely has not changed though he is telling his staff they are going to move forward with alternative options for their wind project.

The company remains committed to their Alta Farms II wind project and Swierzcewski notes they are starting to work on their Wapella Bluffs project, a wind farm on the east side of Highway 51, north of Clinton.

In leaning towards applying for a permit from again, Swierczewski explains Tradewind is looking at addressing all the concerns expressed throughout the process. He maintains their application was as complete of an application as he has ever put together.

Tradewind leaders continue to believe the project is good for DeWitt County. He thanks their supporters and says they continue to look to the future. 

Leaders of residents against the project say they will continue to work with County leadership to update what they call "outdated ordinances."