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Correction In our Wednesday, May 10, 2023 edition of the Informer– we incorrectly placed Spencer Municipal Utilities, City of Ames Electrical Services and  Cedar Falls Utilities in the “Diamond Level” of designations from APPA. These utilities earned P… ift.tt/LM4KD6e

Registration is OPEN for the IAMU Electric Utility System Operation Short Course - July 11-13, 2023 This course will once again be presented by Skip Collier of Professional Training Systems, Inc.  Skip is highly regarded and has an extensive backgro… ift.tt/gn0JHjc

IAMU Secures APPA DEED Funding for Transformer Toolkit Project IAMU has been awarded a research grant by the American Public Power Association’s Demonstration of Energy & Efficiency Developments (DEED) program. IAMU will receive $62,425 in DEED funding… ift.tt/AxR4gBa

Tax Implications of the Inflation Reduction Act for Municipal Utilities Webinar Join us for an exclusive information and Q&A Session on the tax implications of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)! We are thrilled to announce our distinguished speakers: … ift.tt/Dv9GPwq

APPA Utilities Awarded for Outstanding Safety Practices On May 2, 2023 American Public Power Association (APPA) honored 166 utilities their Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2022.  283 utilities from across the country entered t… ift.tt/zQ7KHBh

Public Power Utilities Earn Reliable Public Power Provider Designation from APPA One hundred nine of the nation’s more than 2,000 public power utilities earned the Reliable Public Power Provider designation from the American Public Power Association for… ift.tt/SjGbWhY

Why Ergonomics is Important in the Workplace Article created by EMC Insurance Workplace injuries, such as repetitive strain injuries, back pain and eye strain, can result from poor ergonomics. Help provide your employees with a safe and healthy workp… ift.tt/SvpRfu7

Tax Implications of the Inflation Reduction Act for Municipal Utilities IAMU members – join us for an information and Q&A Session on the tax implications of the Inflation Reduction Act. We’re pleased to welcome Lucas Jenkins (Vice President: Public Fin… ift.tt/ct4lL6w

IAMU Partners with IDHS for FEMA Public Assistance Program Presentation via Zoom IAMU has partnered with IDHS to bring you an important presentation. If disaster strikes your municipality, what are the actions you take? This program will walk you throu… ift.tt/f1g9e2h

IAMU Basic Electric Distribution Workshop Don't miss out on the IAMU Basic Electric Distribution Workshop, taking place May 17-19, 2023! Over the course of three days, you'll gain valuable information and hands-on training in topics like secondary ser… ift.tt/nkhYMKv

Golfing Fore Scholars - Monday, June 26 Looking for a fun way to support education and help aspiring students achieve their dreams? Look no further than IAMU's annual Golfing Fore Scholars event! Join us on Monday, June 26, at the beautiful Indianola C… ift.tt/cG8EtaF

10 Lawn Mower Safety Tips Article created by EMC Insurance Just because grass mowing is a common activity doesn't mean your workers don't need proper training. Keep your workers safe with these lawn mower safety tips.   Read more ift.tt/Zys3UNq

Drug & Alcohol Employee/Supervisor Training Webinar Register now for our Drug & Alcohol Employee/Supervisor Training Webinar on Monday, July 17, 2023. The webinar will address the following: The effects of drugs and alcohol on the body Recognize the… ift.tt/eafUkYL

IAMU Water Distribution Training & Water Leak Detection/Line Location Workshop Attention Water Professionals! Don't miss out on the opportunity to enhance your skills and earn valuable CEU's! The Water Distribution Training & Water Leak Detection/Line … ift.tt/NePbFzC

Expiration of Iowa DNR Operator Certificates Attention All Certified Drinking Water Treatment, Drinking Water Distribution, and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators: The Iowa DNR is notifying all Certified Drinking Water and Wastewater Operators that … ift.tt/sAyHIgP

IDNR Lead Service Line Inventory Workshop Did you miss the Iowa DNR Update and Lead Service Line Inventory Presentations at recent conferences and regional meetings?  Here is your chance to attend the presentations and get the information that was share… ift.tt/vVFLZDY

IAMU Basic Electric Distribution Workshop The IAMU Electric Training Team and the Electric Safety and Training Committee are excited to announce a change to our workshops.  In recent years we have noticed we were getting many attendees with less than 5… ift.tt/7G9p8fP

Drinking Water Week - May 7 - 13, 2023 Drinking Water Week is May 7-13, 2023. It’s an opportunity to recognize the vital role water plays in our daily life, to your community. The American Water Works has a toolbox that you can get graphics from for soc… ift.tt/muokpxR

New Safety Specialist - Shannon Sellers We have a new employee to introduce--Shannon Sellers joins our team as a Safety Specialist.  Shannon received her Bachelors in Occupational Health and Safety – Safety Management from North Carolina A & T State Un… ift.tt/GAFIqix

Tax Implications of the Inflation Reduction Act for Municipal Utilities IAMU members – join us for an information and Q&A Session on the tax implications of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This webinar will be an overview of grants, loans, rebates, a… ift.tt/UfaAgSm