The fifth cooperative principle: Education, Training, and Information, highlights how ongoing learning and clear communication help strengthen the cooperative and keep members informed, engaged, and connected.

Explore how local control helps your cooperative stay focused on community needs while making investments that strengthen reliability for the future.

In July, Smart Choices focuses on the third Cooperative Principle: Members’ Economic Participation.

Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative (NIPCO) experienced a transmission‑level outage at 16:45 on May 4 after the NIPCO Control Center was immediately alerted to the event by NIPCO’s internal protection system of any outage on the L3 to Sioux City transmission line. This line includes several electric transmission substations that serve members of North West REC. In response, NIPCO’s electric system operated as designed, automatically opening the line.

Iowa REC representatives gather at the Iowa State Capitol for the 2026 "REC Day on the Hill" advocacy event on March 17 in Des Moines, Iowa.

NIPCO is proud to announce the recipients of our scholarship program for the 2025-2026 academic school year.

NIPCO employees celebrate the approaching high school and college graduations of their children.

Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative (NIPCO) is proud to introduce a refreshed corporate logo that reflects the cooperative’s continued commitment to delivering reliable, cost-effective power to rural Iowa while preparing for the future of energy generation and transmission.

NIPCO held its 2026 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 7, at Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center in Sioux City, Iowa. The event focused on the theme of “Weathering Change,” highlighting how the cooperative’s directors and staff have managed the evolving challenges brought by weather.

Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative (NIPCO) introduces a new logo reflecting its commitment to reliable power, cooperative values, and the future of energy in rural Iowa. Download logos and brand guidelines.

In April, we take time to pause and recognize the brave men and women who make that possible every single day—our lineworkers.

The second Cooperative Principle is Democratic Member Control. Your vote. Your voice. Your power. That's the cooperative way.

In November 2025, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) released its 2025/2026 Winter Reliability Assessment. In that report, Southwest Power Pool (SPP)—our regional transmission operator (RTO)—projects to have sufficient generation capacity to meet expected demand under normal winter conditions.

NIPCO's annual Joint Legislative Meeting provided an outstanding opportunity to educate state and federal lawmakers on the cooperative industry and the issues vital to serving members in western Iowa.

Check out NIPCO's annual Matching Donations Program projects for 2025 supporting worthwhile civic and charitable projects and organizations making an impact in the communities we serve.

The Momentum is Building Conference offers contractors opportunities to earn CEUs and network with fellow trades professionals and industry experts.

Your electric cooperative helps to power the moments you love and the connections that matter. Reliable energy isn’t just power; it’s what connects us.

The Seven Cooperative Principles guide every decision we make in our mission to serve our members. In January, we look at the first principle: Voluntary and Open Membership.

Registration is now open for the 2026 Momentum is Building Conference, offering opportunities for contractors to earn CEUS and to network with fellow trades pros and industry experts.

This National Cooperative Month, we challenge you to discover everything your cooperative membership offers.