Iowa Electric Cooperative Living

Opportunity of a Lifetime: Win a Trip to Washington, D.C.

For the ninth year in a row, one lucky high school sophomore, junior or senior will have the opportunity to win a trip to Washington, D.C., through the Iowa Electric Cooperative Living 2023 Youth Tour Contest!

An Attempt to Fix Something that Isn't Broken

It is a year of new beginnings in the Iowa Legislature, with about one-third of the representatives and senators starting their first term. Learn more about an important focus for Iowa's electric cooperatives this session.

CoBank: Forces that Will Shape the U.S. Rural Economy

At the end of 2022, CoBank – one of the largest private providers of credit to the U.S. rural economy – released its 2023 Year Ahead report, “Forces that will Shape the U.S. Rural Economy.” The report examines several key factors that will shape agriculture and market sectors that serve rural communities throughout the U.S.

Energy Saving
Tip of the Week

Save Energy by Using Less Hot Water!

Faucets and appliances use a lot of hot water. You can lower your water heating costs by using less hot water in your home. To save energy (and money!) used for water heating, repair any leaky faucets, install low-flow fixtures and insulate accessible hot water lines.

February Recipe
Submissions

Potluck & Picnic Recipes

This month, we're looking for readers' favorite potluck and picnic recipes for our June issue. If we print your recipe, you'll receive a $25 bill credit from your Iowa electric co-op!

Submit a recipe

Enter our Monthly
Editor's Choice Contest

Win a CTECHi Portable Power Station!

This CTECHi Portable Power Station includes 200W, 320Wh LiFePO4 battery backup power supply, fully charged within 3.5 hours, PD 60W quick charge, solar generator for outdoor travel and camping, plus emergency charging of devices at home.

Enter here