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The Iowa Department of Economia Development has awarded $150,000 to a local company to manufacture and commercialize vertical axis wind turbines. Stirling Wind Systems created the prototypes for suburban areas, where demand on the electrical grid is higher and the more traditional wind turbines aren't as practical. The new turbines tilt upward and point toward the sky but don't turn in the direction of the wind. They can be installed on a roof top, street sign, light pole...