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This Spring, Don’t Let Ditch Burning Burn You

With the arrival of spring comes the practice of controlled ditch burning. At ECI REC, we understand it’s a common and valuable technique to prepare for planting and manage natural areas. But each year, we experience fire-damaged poles due to mishandled burns. Any scorching of poles causes. . .[more]

Doing the Right Thing Pays Big for One Area Business

Lighting upgrades match the mission of Frontier Cooperative Member-owned since 1976, Frontier Co-op, a wholesaler of natural products headquartered in Norway, Iowa, prides itself on specializing in sustainably sourced and organic ingredients when it comes to. . .[more]

Youth Tour Alumni Scholarship Applications Now Available

Application portals are now open for five scholarships offered by the the Glenn English National Cooperative Leadership Foundation. One $10,000 and four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to students and Youth Tour alumni working on their first undergraduate degree program. The award encourages. . .[more]

Nominating Committee Works Towards 2017 Election

ECI REC’s Nominating Committee met on January 19 to begin the process of choosing ECI REC member-consumers from each Director District to be placed on the ballot as candidates for Board of Director positions to be voted on at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the Members. Each director of ECI REC. . .[more]

Hyland Completes UTS Staking Program

Engineering Design Technician Pat Hyland completed the Utility Training Services, Inc. (UTS) staking program. By completing this 4-step program, Pat earned a UTS Power Line Design & Staking-Certified Professional certification diploma. Pat works out of the Vinton Operations Center and. . .[more]

Five Tips for Space Heater Safety

From NRECA’s Straight Talk As temperatures drop this winter, many will look for supplemental heating sources for their homes. Space heaters can be a good alternative for those who want to warm one area of their home without turning up the thermostat on the central heating system.. . .[more]

Apply By February 24 for Youth Tour!

Would you like to spend a week in Washington, D.C., this summer—for free? Apply to attend the Youth Tour, made possible by ECI REC. From June 9-15, we’ll send two area juniors on this fun-filled trip. During Youth Tour, you’ll meet Iowa’s members of Congress, spend a day. . .[more]

Electric cooperatives discuss important issues at reception

Despite the weather and road conditions, over 150 directors, managers and staff members from Iowa’s electric cooperatives discussed priorities with 100 state legislators on January 10 during the annual Welcome Back Legislative Reception at the State Historical Building in downtown Des Moines.. . .[more]

Members Save More With Energy-Efficiency Rebates in 2017

Whether you’re a residential, agricultural, or commercial member, take advantage of the savings your Cooperative offers through our extensive energy-efficiency rebate program in 2017. For example, you can get a rebate of $60 on a new clothes washer if both your washer and dryer are electric.. . .[more]

Cybersecurity and Your Cooperative

Message From CEO Steve Marlow You've heard the stories about credit and debit card information being stolen while shopping at big-name retailers such as Target and Home Depot. You’ve likely taken steps to protect your data and private information from online hackers or from callers. . .[more]

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