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Harringa Hangs Up Hard Hat after 17 Years
NIPCO Transmission Superintendent Steve Harringa will hang up his hard hat after a 28-year career as a line worker, the last 17 of them with
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Nov 3, 20222 min read
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Deceptive Sales Pitches Have NIPCO Member Co-ops Seeing "Red"
Electric co-ops help to educate members to protect them against exaggerated, misleading, or false sales claims.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Nov 3, 20222 min read
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Cybersecurity Awareness - Not Just a Month at NIPCO
NIPCO is committed year 'round to advancing cybersecurity defenses to keep our systems secure.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Nov 3, 20223 min read
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Energy-Savings Tips for Autumn
If you haven’t already, make time to prep your home now to save energy this winter.
Smart Choices
Oct 17, 20222 min read
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Thanksgiving Day = “Fire-Danger Day”
Keep safe from fires on Thanksgiving Day by following these safety suggestions.
Smart Choices
Oct 17, 20222 min read
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Test Your GFCI Outlets
This essential outlet feature needs to be checked once a month.
Smart Choices
Oct 17, 20221 min read
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Copper Theft: Still a Threat
This commonly used metal is a valuable part of getting electricity to our members. Copper theft threatens lives and our electric supply.
Smart Choices
Sep 30, 20222 min read
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Don’t Electrify Your Hunting Experience
Along with traditional hunter safety rules, follow these electrical safety tips for safer hunting this fall.
Smart Choices
Sep 30, 20221 min read
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"Fall" for Slow Cookers Again this Autumn
Fall is a time for comfort foods. And what could provide more comfort than dinner slowly simmering in a trusty slow cooker?
Smart Choices
Sep 29, 20222 min read
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Harvest Safety
Harvesting crops poses especially high risk for farmers. Follow these suggestions for taking care of yourself and others working with you.
Smart Choices
Aug 31, 20223 min read
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Summer Reliability Outlook in Western Iowa
In response to a recent reliability assessment, NIPCO reassures members that their energy supply is secure.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jul 28, 20223 min read
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Spring Burning Impacts NIPCO Infrastructure
When spring approaches, it is common in our area to see the smoke that prescribed burning (controlled burning) brings. Controlled burning...
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Apr 28, 20222 min read
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NIPCO, Corn Belt Power Drive EV Programs Forward
Nearly 50 cooperative staff members from NIPCO and Corn Belt Power gathered to learn more about the programs and benefits of affiliation...
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Apr 28, 20222 min read
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NIPCO 2022 Annual Meeting Looks to Future of Service
"Charging Forward" was the theme for NIPCO's 2022 Annual Meeting, as 2021 operations provided a springboard for the cooperative's future...
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Apr 8, 20222 min read
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Ice and Wind Can Lead to Galloping Lines
How the perfect winter conditions of ice and wind can cause power lines to move beyond their limit posing serious danger.
Smart Choices
Dec 16, 20211 min read
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2021 Grid Emergency: Powering Through; Lessons Learned
The February 2021 Grid Emergency impacted electric co-ops across the US. What we learned at NIPCO.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Apr 16, 20214 min read
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