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Weathering the Storms: NIPCO Faces Summer Challenges

Angela Catton

Aug 61 min read

Weathering the Storms: NIPCO Faces Summer Challenges

In recent months, western Iowa communities served by NIPCO have been impacted by severe weather events summer floods.

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2024 Energy Trail Tours Bring Power Supply, Delivery to Members

Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative

Aug 22 min read

2024 Energy Trail Tours Bring Power Supply, Delivery to Members

This summer, Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative (NIPCO), in partnership with Corn Belt Power Cooperative, sent 116 cooperative...

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Sounding the Alarm: Federal Energy Policy Threatens Electric Reliability

Rachel Rogers

Jul 314 min read

Sounding the Alarm: Federal Energy Policy Threatens Electric Reliability

Chuck Soderberg, Executive Vice President of the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives, warns that recent federal energy policies...

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Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative

May 12 min read

NIPCO Awards 2024 Scholarships

NIPCO is proud to announce the five recipients of our scholarship program for the 2024-2025 academic school year.

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Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative

May 11 min read

Celebrating May 2024 Graduations

NIPCO employees celebrate the approaching high school and college graduations of their children.

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Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative

May 12 min read

Congressman Feenstra Visits Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative

Wednesday, April 24, NIPCO welcomed Congressman Randy Feenstra to our Le Mars, Iowa headquarters for a visit and tour. During his visit,...

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Smart Choices

Apr 42 min read

Clean Up Your Energy Budget This Spring

Spring cleaning is the perfect time to take on energy waste in your home.

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NIPCO's Larson and Paulsen Honored at Statewide Meeting

Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative

Jan 241 min read

NIPCO's Larson and Paulsen Honored at Statewide Meeting

Two NIPCO employees graduated with the IAEC's first class of the Cooperative Leadership in Iowa Program (CLIP) for emerging leaders.

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Livermore Bids Farewell to "Best Seat in the House"

Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative

Jan 243 min read

Livermore Bids Farewell to "Best Seat in the House"

Mary Livermore retired from NIPCO in Jan. of 2024, vacating what she calls, "The Best Seat in the House".

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Annual Meeting Celebrates Diamond Anniversary

Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative

Jan 241 min read

Annual Meeting Celebrates Diamond Anniversary

NIPCO will celebrate its diamond anniversary during its 2024 Annual Meeting scheduled for April 2, 2024.

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2023 Matching Donations Help Western Iowa Organizations

Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative

Jan 241 min read

2023 Matching Donations Help Western Iowa Organizations

NIPCO's Matching Donations Program was developed to support nonprofit organizations in the communities we serve.

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NIPCO Advocates with Members, Iowa Co-ops During Winter Meetings

Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative

Jan 242 min read

NIPCO Advocates with Members, Iowa Co-ops During Winter Meetings

NIPCO and its Member Co-ops create powerful partnerships with Iowa lawmakers through education and advocacy efforts.

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Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative

Oct 30, 20231 min read

NIPCO Recognizes Service Anniversaries

Twelve NIPCO Employees and one director will be celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2023.

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A Storm is Brewing: Electric Reliability is in Jeopardy

Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative

Oct 30, 20232 min read

A Storm is Brewing: Electric Reliability is in Jeopardy

It’s imperative that policymakers work to prioritize reliability in every energy policy discussion.

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Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative

Jul 31, 20232 min read

Growing Reliability Threats

Today's energy decisions will determine if there are sufficient resources to keep the lights on tomorrow.

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NIPCO Breaks Ground on Denison Outpost Facility

Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative

Jul 31, 20233 min read

NIPCO Breaks Ground on Denison Outpost Facility

Construction broke ground on July 10, and is expected to continue through early 2024.

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Ask an Expert: Household Electricity Use

Smart Choices

Jul 11, 20232 min read

Ask an Expert: Household Electricity Use

How much electricity does the average household use in a year? And are there ways to decrease electricity use?

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Smart Choices

Jun 6, 20232 min read

Enjoy a Safe Fourth of July

There are many Independence Day traditions but perhaps the most popular is fireworks.

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Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative

Apr 26, 20231 min read

NIPCO Celebrates 2023 Spring Grads

NIPCO congratulates our employees' children who will graduate this spring.

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Smart Choices

Mar 22, 20231 min read

Landscaping for Energy Efficiency

A well-designed landscape will add beauty to your home and can help save on heating and cooling costs.

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