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Statewide Perspective: Protecting Electric Service Territory is our Top 2025 Legislative Priority
Iowa Statewide Association's Ethan Hohenadel advocates for Iowa's rural electric cooperatives to preserve Iowa's electric service territory.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jan 272 min read
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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.
Angela Catton
Aug 6, 20241 min read
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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...
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Aug 2, 20242 min read
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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...
Rachel Rogers
Jul 31, 20244 min read
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NIPCO Awards 2024 Scholarships
NIPCO is proud to announce the five recipients of our scholarship program for the 2024-2025 academic school year.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
May 1, 20242 min read
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Celebrating May 2024 Graduations
NIPCO employees celebrate the approaching high school and college graduations of their children.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
May 1, 20241 min read
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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,...
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
May 1, 20242 min read
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Clean Up Your Energy Budget This Spring
Spring cleaning is the perfect time to take on energy waste in your home.
Smart Choices
Apr 4, 20242 min read
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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.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jan 24, 20241 min read
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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".
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jan 24, 20243 min read
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Annual Meeting Celebrates Diamond Anniversary
NIPCO will celebrate its diamond anniversary during its 2024 Annual Meeting scheduled for April 2, 2024.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jan 24, 20241 min read
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2023 Matching Donations Help Western Iowa Organizations
NIPCO's Matching Donations Program was developed to support nonprofit organizations in the communities we serve.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jan 24, 20241 min read
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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.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jan 24, 20242 min read
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NIPCO Recognizes Service Anniversaries
Twelve NIPCO Employees and one director will be celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2023.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Oct 30, 20231 min read
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A Storm is Brewing: Electric Reliability is in Jeopardy
It’s imperative that policymakers work to prioritize reliability in every energy policy discussion.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Oct 30, 20232 min read
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Growing Reliability Threats
Today's energy decisions will determine if there are sufficient resources to keep the lights on tomorrow.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jul 31, 20232 min read
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NIPCO Breaks Ground on Denison Outpost Facility
Construction broke ground on July 10, and is expected to continue through early 2024.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jul 31, 20233 min read
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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?
Smart Choices
Jul 11, 20232 min read
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Enjoy a Safe Fourth of July
There are many Independence Day traditions but perhaps the most popular is fireworks.
Smart Choices
Jun 6, 20232 min read
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NIPCO Celebrates 2023 Spring Grads
NIPCO congratulates our employees' children who will graduate this spring.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Apr 26, 20231 min read
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