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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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Our Mission Extends Beyond Simply Supplying Electricity

Monday | July 07, 2025

Rural electric cooperatives like ECI REC play a unique and vital role in the delivery of electric power across the…

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Recapping the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Members

Thursday | June 26, 2025

The 30th Annual Meeting of the Members of East-Central Iowa REC was held virtually via Zoom on June 25!

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Thank You to the 2024/2025 ECI REC Board of Directors!

Tuesday | June 24, 2025

As we gear up for our 2025 Annual Meeting of the Members this week, we want to recognize and thank your Board of…

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Building on the Past to Grow the Future: The Annual Meeting of the Members Is Almost Here!

Friday | May 30, 2025

In 2025, our Annual Meeting of the Members will again be held virtually. Members will have the option to cast their…

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Board Returns $601,038 to Members Through Patronage Dividends

Thursday | May 29, 2025

At its May meeting, the ECI REC Board of Directors approved the retirement of $601,038—100% of ECI REC’s 2010 margins…

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Nominate a Local Volunteer and They Could Win $3,000 for Their Charity!

Monday | May 12, 2025

Guided by our commitment to community, ECI REC is encouraging our members to participate in the statewide Shine the…

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