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Help Us Find These Former Members

Wednesday | October 22, 2025

In May, the Board of Directors of East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative voted to retire $601,038 in patronage…

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East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative Celebrates 30 Years

Tuesday | September 30, 2025

East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative became a reality in 1995, born from two independent county electric…

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RECare Supports Members in Need

Monday | September 15, 2025

Contributing to RECare is an easy way to help your fellow members! This program distributes funds to low-income energy…

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Two Ways You Can Help Make Rural Voices Heard

Monday | September 15, 2025

You can contribute to conversations about energy policies that impact co-op services and the communities we call home.

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Meet ECI REC’s 2025 Shine the Light Nominees

Tuesday | September 09, 2025

Driven by their commitment to community, the Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives of Iowa held their fifth annual Shine the…

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State Releases 2025–2026 LIHEAP Requirements

Monday | September 08, 2025

The 2025–2026 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and…

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Looking Ahead: Strategic Planning and Budgeting for a Brighter Future

Wednesday | August 27, 2025

The 2025–2026 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and…

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Local Teen Attends National Youth Tour Program in Washington, D.C.

Monday | August 11, 2025

Ranger Reed of Independence recently participated in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. Sponsored by…

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