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Your Home: Making Room for Electrical Safety

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Mar 182 min read

Your Home: Making Room for Electrical Safety

Electricity can be hazardous if not treated properly. Take these steps to protect your home and family.

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Mar 182 min read

Clean Up Your Energy Budget This Spring

Spring cleaning is the perfect time to take on energy waste in your home.

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Mar 181 min read

April Honors Our Lineworkers

On April 8, 2024, we celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day to honor the men and women who power life.

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Feb 192 min read

Dos and Don'ts: Poison Safety

Keep your family safe by storing chemicals properly and following label directions.

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Know What's Below: Steps for Safe Digging

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Feb 191 min read

Know What's Below: Steps for Safe Digging

Keep safety in mind for all projects––especially those that require digging near underground utility lines.

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Use Metallic Balloons Safely at Outdoor Celebrations

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Jan 131 min read

Use Metallic Balloons Safely at Outdoor Celebrations

Know the potential dangers of metallic balloons so that you and your loved ones can safely enjoy outdoor celebrations.

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Make Your Morning Routine More Energy Efficient

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Jan 131 min read

Make Your Morning Routine More Energy Efficient

Simple tips to help you wake up to lower energy bills this morning and all year.

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How Seven Co-op Principles Allow Us to Serve with L-O-V-E

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Jan 133 min read

How Seven Co-op Principles Allow Us to Serve with L-O-V-E

Valentine's Day is a great time to explain how the seven cooperative principles allow us to serve you with L-O-V-E.

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Downed Power Line Safety - Always Assume Downed Lines Are Live

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Dec 19, 20231 min read

Downed Power Line Safety - Always Assume Downed Lines Are Live

Knowing what to do if you encounter utility poles or wires can be a matter of life and death.

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Energy and Demand: Why It's Important to Understand the Difference

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Dec 19, 20232 min read

Energy and Demand: Why It's Important to Understand the Difference

To reduce your electricity demand and save money, think about your appliances and when you use them.

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Network, Earn CEUs at 2024 Building Trades Conference

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Nov 13, 20232 min read

Network, Earn CEUs at 2024 Building Trades Conference

The Momentum is Building Conference connects Iowa's construction industry with local electric cooperatives' services and resources.

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Nov 13, 20231 min read

Holiday Lighting Safety Tips

Tips to keep your family bright, happy, and safe this holiday season.

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Nov 13, 20231 min read

Ask an Expert: High Energy Bills

Energy costs vary, but we list some common reasons why they may suddenly increase.

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Ask an Expert: Is it Dangerous to Overload a Circuit?

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Oct 17, 20233 min read

Ask an Expert: Is it Dangerous to Overload a Circuit?

Wires in an electrical system or circuit have a maximum amount of current they can safely carry. How much is too much?

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Sep 12, 20233 min read

Celebrating National Co-op Month

Electric co-ops exist to serve our members, with affordable, reliable energy and following these 7 cooperative principles.

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Ask an Expert: Energy-Efficient Clothes Dryers

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Aug 22, 20231 min read

Ask an Expert: Energy-Efficient Clothes Dryers

High-performance clothes dryers save energy by only supplying the necessary amount of heat required by the load.

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Aug 22, 20232 min read

Your Home: Maintenance Tips for Fall

Here are some simple maintenance tips that will help your family stay safe and comfortable as the season changes.

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Ask an Expert: Household Electricity Use

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Jul 16, 20232 min read

Ask an Expert: Household Electricity Use

How much electricity does the average household use in a year? And are there ways to decrease electricity use?

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Back to School Safety: Tips for Driving and Walking in School Zones

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Jul 15, 20231 min read

Back to School Safety: Tips for Driving and Walking in School Zones

It's important to be cautious while driving in school zones as large numbers of students are making their way to and from school.

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Jul 13, 20231 min read

Connect with Us at the Iowa State Fair

We look forward to connecting with our cooperative members at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 10-20.

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