Unfortunately, ticks are out and searching for human and animal hosts this time of year. Find the latest on diseases spread by ticks, how to remove ticks safely and how to avoid them in the first place.

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Even if you were lucky enough to avoid flooding this spring, it’s likely you’ll have some wet, soggy areas in your yard or basement. Remember that water and electricity don’t mix.

Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative (NIPCO) recently received recognition in the 2019 Spotlight on Excellence Awards program, nationally, for its work on "Lineman 360", a Virtual Reality experience to showcase the kind of work involved in keeping the lights on. (Photo courtesy of North West REC)

More than 200 employees and directors, representing 36 of Iowa’s rural electric cooperatives (RECs), traveled to the Iowa State Capitol on March 20 to advocate for important issues during its annual “REC Day on the Hill” event.

Find out whether duct cleaning is recommended and how to avoid getting fooled by a scammer.

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Besides spring cleaning and getting your garden ready for planting, there are some additional tasks you might want to take care of this spring to ensure your family’s safety and to save energy.

This updated energy saver publication provides a plethora of information about how you can enjoy home energy savings.

Safely install and maintain this valuable appliance.