Central Iowa Power Cooperative

CIPCO safely provides affordable, reliable, and responsible electric service to our members and creates partnerships to enhance the communities we serve.

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As a sponsor of this annual event, we're proud to support Iowa's rural economy and businesses during the 2026 @IowaABI Taking Care of Business Conference!

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Futurist, economist, and best-selling author Dr. Shawn DuBravac brought a powerful look at what’s ahead for business and industry during today’s mainstage session at #ABICON26. 

Drawing on global trends in technology, data, and economics, he challenged attendees to think differently about the future and how emerging shifts will reshape work, markets, and opportunity.

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Meet Graeme, our IT Support and Business Intelligence Intern this summer!

Graeme is studying Cybersecurity Engineering at ISU.

During the summer, Graeme will provide helpdesk support, assist with business intelligence initiatives, and contribute to network support projects.

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Last week, CIPCO staff joined more than 300 energy professionals at the ACES Members Conference in Indianapolis!

Kendra, CIPCO’s VP of Portfolio Strategy & Planning, joined the G&T Data Center panel to discuss rising power demand, reliability, and future infrastructure needs.

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Before equipment hits the road, a lot goes into making sure it gets there safely.

During May safety meetings, CIPCO crews heard from the Iowa Department of Transportation, which shared guidance on load securement, roadside inspections, and load transfer permitting requirements.

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Meet Lance, our new Power Engineering Intern in Cedar Rapids!

Lance is currently a Junior at Iowa State University pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering.

During his summer at CIPCO, Lance will be assisting the engineering team with a variety of projects.

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RECare is a voluntary program that allows REC member-consumers to add a donation to their energy bill to support neighbors in need.

In 2025, Iowa REC members contributed $150,000+ through RECare, helping 340 low-income households catch up on energy bills and access assistance.

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Adding power to the grid means nothing if there isn’t a way to get it where it needs to go. But building new transmission can be a complex process.

In a time when we’re using more electricity than ever before, our transmission system must be reliable to serve our Member-owners.

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Our Summit Lake crew conducted scheduled maintenance and system upgrades recently during a 10-day outage. Staff calibrated equipment, tested fire and gas safety systems, replaced worn parts, and checked for leaks.

Since the plant was not generating, hard hats are not required.

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“Action Today. Impact Tomorrow.”

That theme guides CIPCO’s 2025 Annual Report, reflecting investments in our system, efforts to meet growing demand, and the work happening across CIPCO and our Member-owners to keep reliability top priority.

Full report: https://t.co/Ia75IkGOU1

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CIPCO is currently seeking a fleet mechanic to join our Travel Construction Crew!

The fleet mechanic will work on all cooperative vehicles and equipment, including inspections, repairs, upgrades, and maintenance.

Ready to join the team? Apply here: https://t.co/hkP1nSQ37Q

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Kevin, Director of Public Affairs, is in Washington, D.C. this month advocating for policies that help co-ops keep the lights on for rural Iowa.

They’re meeting with lawmakers to promote policies that help us rebuild faster, strengthen our grid, and invest in our communities.

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Here’s a closer look at Prairie High School’s Electric Car Club!

We caught up with students to hear about their experience in the program and what they’re learning along the way.

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CIPCO is proud to invest in future engineers and innovators with a $2,500 donation to the Prairie High School Electric Car Team. The program prepares students for careers in engineering and manufacturing as they work as a team to design, build and race their own electric vehicle.

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Our team doesn’t just show up for work; they show up for their communities.

This week, we’re calling out some of our employees who put in the work outside of work to make a difference where it matters most. #VolunteerWeek

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From 2013 to 2023, the number of work zone related incidents increased 50%, according to the 2025 Work Zone Awareness Survey.

Please help keep our utility workers safe by remembering to #MoveOverAndSlowDown when you drive by a work zone.

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CIPCO staff attended the ribbon-cutting for a new training center developed by NextEra Energy to support the planned 2029 reopening of the Duane Arnold Energy Center.

The facility’s control room simulator will help train future operators and strengthen Iowa’s energy workforce.

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Each day, our administrative professionals help keep CIPCO organized, efficient, and moving forward. Today, we celebrate the faces behind the scenes who bring a helpful smile and a winning attitude.

Thank you to our admin pros for helping keep CIPCO shining bright!

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CIPCO’s Travel Crew is working in Dixon on a near 4-mile line rebuild as part of our 2026 NTRO program. The project includes rebuilding transmission and distribution infrastructure and installing new structures to support system reliability for our member-owners in eastern Iowa.

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What does it take to keep the lights on? Iowa students got a firsthand look yesterday!

CIPCO staff helped more than 7,000 students explore utility careers at the Build My Future event.

Many visited our booth to try VR goggles and experience what it’s like to be a lineworker!

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CIPCO is currently seeking linemen to join our Travel Construction Crew!

This crew supports transmission line construction, storm restoration, and maintenance projects across CIPCO’s service territory.

Ready to join the team? Apply here: https://t.co/hkP1nSQ37Q