Iowa Lakes Electric

Winter weather in Iowa can change fast. Snow, strong winds and bitter cold can quickly impact travel and power reliability. Ryan Craig of @IowaLakesElectr shares storm safety tips in a recent interview. Listen here: iowaagribusinessradionetwork.com/iowa-electric-…

A huge thank you to all the road & electric crews who are out working on Christmas and in this weather. This picture was taken around 11:30 this morning 9 mi west of Milford. Crews from Iowa Lakes Electric Coop are seen here assessing the situation. (Photo by the Dickinson Co SO)

NOW HIRING! Due to an upcoming retirement, we're seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Customer Care and Billing Representative. To learn more, visit: ilec.coop/careers

We're looking for the next generation of rural Iowa leaders! Sign up for our Iowa Youth Leadership Academy zoom sessions in October for a chance to win AirPods and a $1,000 scholarship. Register by Oct. 1 and we'll send a cool box of swag. Learn more at IowaYouthTour.com

We're celebrating our cooperative commitment to community with our Shine the Light contest. There is still time to nominate a community volunteer who's making a difference by June 30! Learn more at IowaShineTheLight.com. #IowaShineTheLight

Governor Reynolds declared October as Co-op Month in Iowa! Learn more about the cooperative advantages of local ownership and rural economic development at IowaCooperatives.com

Happy #ValentinesDay! We ♥ powering your life!

Today is National Voter Registration Day! Take 30 seconds @CoopsVote to register to vote or check your registration status. #NationalVoterRegistrationDay #VoteReady

Are you #VoteReady? Make sure you are by getting registered on #NationalVoterRegistrationDay with @CoopsVote in 5 days on Sept. 28! Learn more about registering to vote by visiting vote.coop.

Congratulations to Shine the Light winner Marlene Walthart! Thank you to Marlene for your countless volunteer hours and making a positive difference in our community. The Touchstone Energy Cooperatives of Iowa made a $1,500 to the Emmet County Animal Shelter in her honor.

Electric co-ops work to protect your power supply from cybercriminals. Here's how you can help. bit.ly/2SQOeNQ

Tips to keep your electric bill low when summer temps rise. ilec.coop/news-and-event…

This Lightning Safety Awareness Week, we hope you'll keep these #StormSafety tips in mind.

As the temperature continues to rise, here are three ways to beat the heat and save energy! #energyefficiency

Do you know a community volunteer who deserves to be recognized? Member-owners can nominate them for the new Shine the Light contest in June and they could win $1,500 for their charity! Learn more at IowaShineTheLight.com #IowaShineTheLight

Join us TODAY for our Relay for Life Drive-Thru Pork Burger Luncheon! Serving from 11 AM to 1:30 PM. Cost $8. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Raffle tickets will be available for this hand-made burnt wood flag. Size 59.5” x 32”. 1 ticket $1 or 6 tickets $5

If equipment comes in contact with power lines, stay in the cab and call 9-1-1. Warn others to stay away. ilec.coop/safety/farm-sa…

Iowa renters: Need assistance with utility payments due to COVID? Starting on Monday, the Iowa Rent and Utility Assistance Program will begin accepting applications to help eligible renters impacted by COVID-19 with rent and utility bills. Learn more at iowafinance.com/iowa-rent-and-…

Here's a holiday lighting tip to help you #saveenergy!

October is National #CoopMonth! As a co-op, we are shaped and led by the local communities we serve. That's the cooperative difference! #PowerOn