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Committee Now Taking Nominations for 2026 Board Elections

Friday | January 02, 2026

Two Board positions are up for election; click here to learn more.

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We Are Thankful for You!

Wednesday | October 29, 2025

As November arrives and the season of gratitude is upon us, all of us at East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative…

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Celebrating 31 Years of Dedicated Service

Monday | October 27, 2025

Member Service Electrical Technician John Tegler is hanging up his hard hat and retiring after more than three decades…

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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…