Holiday Decorating

In Iowa, rural homes didn’t see the glow of electric Christmas lights until the 1930s and 1940s, when rural electric cooperatives began bringing power to farms and small towns. Before then, kerosene lamps and candles offered only a modest holiday shimmer.

The holiday season offers wonderful moments for building memories, but when it comes to decorating, it’s also the perfect time to think about safety. Iowa’s electric cooperatives join our local firefighters, the NFPA and the CPSC in urging you to consider safety as you decorate and enjoy the holiday season with family and friends.