Central Iowa Power Cooperative

“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: cipco.net/annual-report

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: cipco.net/open-positions

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.

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. youtube.com/shorts/3ydJ8yP…

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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: cipco.net/open-positions

Lineworkers are ready when it matters most. On Lineworker Appreciation Day, we take a moment to recognize the 22 dedicated CIPCO linemen, along with the 10+ former linemen who now serve CIPCO in other roles. Thank you for all you do to keep our communities powered.

We’re celebrating anniversary milestones at CIPCO! The commitment and contributions of these employees help shape the heart of our cooperative, and we are lucky to have them.

As electricity demand grows, transmission is more important than ever. A recent article from NRECA highlights how electric cooperatives are investing in transmission to support new generation, meet rising demand, and maintain reliable power. Read more: ow.ly/f0cf50YBTWv

At CIPCO, our mission starts with our people. Across all four locations, we celebrated our employees by recognizing service anniversaries, sharing a meal, and enjoying team games together. Thank you to our employees for their continued commitment to serving our Member-owners!

Keeping energy cost-effective means having options. Wind and solar are key, but natural gas and coal provide fast, reliable power during extreme weather. CIPCO’s all-of-the-above approach ensures our Member-owners have dependable power, no matter the conditions.

Craig Culver, co-founder of Culver’s, told attendees at the 38th Annual Celebration of Agriculture that supporting Midwest farmers is good for business and the planet. CIPCO is proud to sponsor this event and honor farmers and agribusiness leaders, the backbone of Iowa’s economy.

CIPCO’s 79th Annual Meeting sparked important conversations about the future of power generation and reliability. Thank you to keynote speakers Andy Whitesitt (ACES) and Michael Loenen (NRCO) for sharing insights on energy trends and helping make this year’s meeting a success.

CIPCO’s commitment to reliable power began in 1950 with the 20 MW coal-fired Prairie Creek Station. Today, our capacity has grown to ~870 MW through owned and contracted resources. For 80 years, CIPCO has focused on reliability, innovation, and serving our Member-owners’ needs.