The Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives of Iowa are driven by our commitment to community.
To celebrate local volunteers, the Shine the Light contest returned for a second year and received 68 entries during the month of June. Employees and member-consumers of Iowa’s locally owned electric cooperatives were invited to nominate someone who makes a positive difference in their community.
Three winners will be awarded a $2,000 donation to their charity or community organization of choice and will be featured in next month’s issue. Please join us in celebrating these nominees for their outstanding commitment to community. Learn more at www.IowaShineTheLight.com.
2022 SHINE THE LIGHT NOMINEES
Nancy Anderson from Estherville was nominated by Jennifer Sievert of Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative for her work with Emmet County Relay for Life.
Sandi Bartels from Clinton was nominated by Chandra Williams of Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative for her work with Midwest Pets for Life.
Sharon Van Beek from Primghar was nominated by Laura Leonard of North West Rural Electric Cooperative for her work with Buckets for Joy.
Joe Berger from Lohrville was nominated by Presley Vogel of Calhoun County Electric Cooperative Association for his work with Lohrville Visions.
Barb Bloes from Sac City was nominated by Alice Zimmerman of Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative for her work with the Sac City Summer Lunch Program.
Catherine Burkman from Albia was nominated by Aimee Campbell of Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. for her work with the Albia Victoria Stroll.
Rebecca Carico from Guthrie Center was nominated by Sarah Sheeder of Guthrie County Rural Electric Cooperative Association for her work with the Friends of the Mary J Barnett Library.
Rosalie Christensen from Riceville was nominated by Elaine Govern of MiEnergy Cooperative for her work with the Wapsi-Great Western Line Trail Association.
Billie Dall from Dike was nominated by Patricia Pruisner of Grundy County Rural Electric Cooperative for her work with Dike Public Library.
Rick Dawson from Eagle Grove was nominated by Lisa Harvey of Prairie Energy Cooperative for his work with Eagle Grove Boy Scout Troop 1059.
Louise Van Ersvelde from Brooklyn was nominated by Rusty Clayton of T.I.P. Rural Electric Cooperative for her work with the Brooklyn Ruritan Club.
Arlys Fritz from Burlington was nominated by Martha Settles of Access Energy Cooperative for her work with Patriotic Quilts of SE Iowa.
Judy and Jerry Fynaardt from Pella were nominated by Emma Henning of Pella Cooperative Electric Association for their work with Forward with Faith.
Connie Gehring from Dakota Dunes S.D., was nominated by Jody Hinrichsen of North West Rural Electric Cooperative for her work with Siouxland Foster Closet.
Mary Goebel from Guttenberg was nominated by Joseph Goebel of Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative for her work with the Holy Cross North Buena Vista Fire Department.
Marilyn Halbur from Carroll was nominated by Jeff Halbur of Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative for her work with Carroll Community Schools.
Hope Hartman from Sheffield was nominated by Madison Alert of Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative for her work with the Coulter-Alexander-Latimer School Greenhouse Program.
Kalcey Harvey from Dolliver was nominated by Gary Natterstad of Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative for his work with the Elks Lodge Foundation #528.
Dr. Philip Heistercamp from Jefferson was nominated by Kristi Holz of Midland Power Cooperative for his work with the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center.
Rebecca Helland was nominated by Jana Noteboom of Pella Cooperative Electric Association for her work with Sprigs ‘n Sprouts.
Ron Hewus from Bloomfield was nominated by Joye Lore-Lawson of Southern Iowa Electric Cooperative for his work with the Davis County Tourism Corporation.
Mary Hill from Afton was nominated by Retta Ripperger of Farmers Electric Cooperative (Greenfield) for her work with the Afton Community Club.
Tom and Julie Hoodjer from Clarksville were nominated by Patrick Norton of Butler County Rural Electric Cooperative for their work with the Northeast Iowa Food Bank.
Jalene Hornbuckle from Nevada was nominated by Nancy Clough of Consumers Energy for her work with Harmony Clothing Closet, Inc.
Joyce Hornstein from Huxley was nominated by Jean Saveraid of Greenfield Municipal Utilities for her work with the Ballard Community Performing Arts Association.
Greg Hudecek from Calmar was nominated by Theresa Hudecek of MiEnergy Cooperative for his work with the Cresco Wildlife Club.
Richard Hyman from Dubuque was nominated by Frank Johnson of Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative for his work with the Ewalu Bible Camp and Retreat Center.
Deb Johnson from Fairfield was nominated by Kathleen Brown of Access Energy Cooperative for her work with Greater Fairfield Area Habitat for Humanity.
Geri Johnson from Onawa was nominated by Katie Weston of Western Iowa Power Cooperative for her work with Food4You.
Sheila De Jong from Sioux Center was nominated by Karla Byl of North West Rural Electric Cooperative for her work with Katelyn’s Fund Orphan Ministry.
Janet Judisch from Sumner was nominated by Nancy Jaschen of Butler County Rural Electric Cooperative for her work with Helping Hands Clothing Closet.
Kristine Kennedy from Chariton was nominated by Tami Adams of Clarke Electric Cooperative, Inc. for her work with Lucas County Health Center Volunteer Services.
Marilyn King from Schaller was nominated by Kirk Langner of Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative for her work with Harold King Memorial Tractor Ride, Inc.
Riley Lewis from Forest City was nominated by Laura Kudej of Heartland Power Cooperative for his work with the Winnebago Historical Society.
Mike Lingle from Arion was nominated by Stacy Meggers of Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative for his work with the WAVE.
Kenneth Lloyd from Union was nominated by Pauline Lloyd of Midland Power Cooperative for his work with the Iowa Paralyzed Veterans of America.
Nicole Low from Eldora was nominated by Paul Lawler of Midland Power Cooperative for her work with the Eldora Community Garden.
Connie Mattison was nominated by Linzie Morris of Prairie Energy Cooperative for her work with the Belmond Promotions Council.
Bradley McDowell from Primghar was nominated by Dudley McDowell of North West Rural Electric Cooperative for his work with LoveINC.
Jamie McManis was nominated by Phil Kinser of Southwest Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative for her work with the Adams Community Foundation.
Jack McPherson from Boone was nominated by Marcia Godfrey of Midland Power Cooperative for his work with Marion St. United Methodist Church.
Jeff Miles from Boone was nominated by Mark Schneider of Midland Power Cooperative for his work with the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens.
Mike Moran from Lohrville was nominated by Pam and Gary Haberl of Calhoun County Electric Cooperative Association for his work with Lohrville Visions.
Diane Olson from Pocahontas was nominated by Tracy Grothaus of Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative for her work with Pocahontas County Shooting Sports.
Sandra Otto from Albert City was nominated by Karl Lind of Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative for her work with the American Legion Post 299.
Barbara Pestka from Maquoketa was nominated by Lisa Gottschalk of Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative for her work with Friends of the Maquoketa Public Library and Maquoketa YMCA.
Sara Preston from Swea City was nominated by Amy Walter of Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative for her work with Swea City’s Pool Plunge.
Linda Pruin from Clarksville was nominated by Harlan Pruin of Butler County Rural Electric Cooperative for her work with Waverly Health Center.
Duane Queen from Storm Lake was nominated by Brad Strader of Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative for his work with the Hy-Noon Kiwanis Club of Storm Lake.
Mike and Sandy Ralya from Afton were nominated by Dorothy McNaught of Greenfield Municipal Utilities for their work with the Afton Community Club.
Retta Ripperger from Afton was nominated by Laura Tallmon of Clarke Electric Cooperative, Inc. for her work with the Afton Community Club.
Candy Roberg from Anamosa was nominated by Peggy Michaelsen of Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative for her work with Animal Welfare Friends.
Barb Sauser from Cascade was nominated by Joyce McMullen of Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative for her work with the St. Matthias Parish.
Julie Schmidt from Denison was nominated by Douglas Schmidt of Western Iowa Power Cooperative for her work with the Denison First United Methodist Church.
Tom Simmons from Clarion was nominated by Chad Chapman of Prairie Energy Cooperative for his work with the Clarion Church of Christ Youth Group.
Jim Sloan from Eldon was nominated by Kimberly Orman of Southern Iowa Electric Cooperative for his work with the Wapello County Fair.
Peggy Smith from Baxter was nominated by Natalie Moorman of Consumers Energy for her work with Baxter Hometown Pride.
Mary Snyder from Breda was nominated by Mark Ludwig of Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative for her work with the Breda Betterment Committee.
Wyona Stewart from Floyd was nominated by Ramon and Sara Kuntz of Heartland Power Cooperative for her work with the Patchwork Pals Quilt Guild.
Aggie Theobald from Stacyville was nominated by Karen Brumm of Heartland Power Cooperative for her work with the Stacyville Community Nursing Home.
Beth Thole from Sibley was nominated by Don & Cindy Thole of Osceola Electric Cooperative, Inc. for her work with the McCullum Museum – The Farm Shed.
Presley Vogel from Lohrville was nominated by Heather Parker of Calhoun County Electric Cooperative Association for her work with Lohrville Visions.
Lynn Waelchi was nominated by Lisa Digman of Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative for her work with Inspiration Stables.
Jeff Wanninger from Manning was nominated by Jean Voege of Western Iowa Power Cooperative for his work with Main Street Manning.
Leona Welter from Corwith was nominated by Linda Krebs of Prairie Energy Cooperative for her work with the Corwith Public Library.
G. Kim Wills from Hampton was nominated by Allen Nickerson of Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative for her work with the West Fork Food Pantry.
Tom Woodard from Albia was nominated by Janice Crall of Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. for his work with the Albia Victorian Stroll.
Dena Zoske from Eldora was nominated by DeAnne Kielsmeier of Midland Power Cooperative for her work with Hardin County 4-H.
