Let's talk about reliability during Iowa Co-op Month! Iowa's electric co-ops keep the lights on 99.96% of the time, despite severe weather events. Learn more in this short video.

Just watching this video of our IA/CO/OK linemen hard at work in Guatemala last month makes us tired! So proud of their efforts to bring electricity to two rural communities in Central America.

In preparation for an upcoming retirement, we are hiring for a Manager of Administration and Student Programs in Des Moines. This position is ideal for someone with previous experience as an Executive Assistant and/or an Office Manager. iowarec.org/careers/iowa-co-…

We wish you a relaxing Labor Day weekend as we celebrate the efforts of Iowa electric co-op employees. They work hard to keep power safe, reliable and affordable for the Iowans who depend on us every day.

School is back in session and we have a great opportunity for high school students to score scholarship funds! Register for our Iowa Youth Leadership Academy webinars at iowarec.org/youth-tour/iowa-…

The Iowa State Fair is almost here! If you're planning a trip to the fairgrounds, stop by our Touchstone Energy Cooperatives booth in the air-conditioned 4-H Exhibits Building. We'll have crayons and coloring pages for the kids!

Just a few days left to order t-shirts and sweatshirts! Proceeds will go to our community service project in Guatemala in September/October. You'll receive your order by mid-August. customink.com/fundraising/20…

4:00 PM: Iowa electric co-ops are working to restore 3,200 outages due to severe storms. If you are without power, please contact your local co-op to report your outage. Stay away from downed power lines and assume they are energized and dangerous. iowarec.org/outages

July is half over... make sure you enter online for a chance to win a Bose portable outdoor speaker from @IECLmagazine ! With 12 hours of battery life, this Bluetooth speaker is waterproof, dustproof and even floats. ieclmagazine.com/editors-cho…

In 3 months, 7 Iowa electric cooperative linemen will team up with linemen from CO and OK to bring electricity to remote communities in Guatemala. They will also take on a community service project to upgrade a school kitchen and stock a new health center. customink.com/fundraising/20…

Iowa's primary election is on Tuesday! We encourage you to vote and make sure rural Iowa priorities are represented. Find voting information at vote411.org/iowa

We're opening our 2026 Shine the Light contest NOW to give you a jumpstart on nominating a deserving volunteer! 3 volunteers nominated by Iowa electric co-op members and employees will each receive a $3,000 donation to their local charity! Learn more at IowaShineTheLight.com

Summer has arrived! Use ceilings fans in a counter-clockwise rotation in the summer and turn your thermostat up a couple of degrees to save money on AC use. Ceiling fans cool people with a wind chill effect but don't cool rooms, so turn them off when you exit a room.

We all know someone who is making a positive difference in our community. Member-consumers and employees of Iowa's electric cooperatives will have the opportunity to nominate local volunteers for our 2026 Shine the Light contest in June! Learn more at IowaShineTheLight.com

Winner winner, chicken dinner! Send your favorite chicken dinner recipes to @IECLmagazine by the end of the month. If we publish your recipe in the September issue, you'll receive a $25 bill credit from your Iowa electric cooperative! Details at ieclmagazine.com/recipes/rec…

Iowa's electric cooperatives are excited to partner with co-ops in Oklahoma and Colorado to send a team of 18 linemen to bring power to remote villages in Guatemala in September! youtu.be/x7FLvXug29A?si=YDgD…

Planning to work in the yard this weekend? If your project includes digging, make sure to contact @iaonecall at least 2 business days beforehand so underground utilities can be properly located and marked. It's the law! Call 811 or iowaonecall.com to submit your ticket.

We are pleased to announce the addition of Nicole Hill to the IAEC team! She serves as our new administrative coordinator in the Safety Department following the retirement of Carol Schulz. Nicole is excited to be serving Iowa's electric cooperatives.

Spring is here! If you receive electricity from an Iowa electric cooperative, make sure to enter for a chance to win a $100 spring spruce up gift card to your local greenhouse or home improvement business. Enter by April 30 at ieclmagazine.com/editors-cho…