Iowa Electric Cooperative Living

Powering a Brighter Future for the People of Las Peñas, Guatemala

Many of us are a generation or two removed from living without electricity. However, 14 linemen from Iowa and Minnesota electric co-ops were able to experience the fulfillment of powering a brighter future for the rural village of Las Peñas, Guatemala, in June.

An Iowa Co-op and Community are Recovering from Disaster

The pain from one of the most violent tornadoes on record – peak internal winds topped 300 mph – is still being felt. It left five dead, destroyed or damaged more than 150 homes in Greenfield. Discover how the electric co-op and community are recovering.

Securing Devices on Your Home Network

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and while we should always be vigilant of the latest cyber threats and risks, this is a great time to raise take simple steps to make our digital lives more secure.

Energy Saving Tip of the Week

Use Rugs for Warmth!

With fall and winter on the way, area rugs are an easy, cost-effective solution to cold floors. Adding area rugs to hard-surface flooring can add warmth to any room and keep your feet (and pets!) cozy on cold days.

October Recipe Submissions

Cherry Recipes

In October, we're looking for readers' best cherry recipes for our February issue. If we print your recipe, you'll receive a $25 bill credit from your Iowa electric co-op!

Submit a recipe

Monthly Editor's Choice Contest

Win a $100 Gift Card!

To celebrate National Co-op Month, we’re giving away a $100 gift card to your choice of a hometown business. Your selection can be a restaurant, hardware store, gift shop, grocery store, beauty salon or other local business that’s vital to your community.

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