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Don Jennings Retires After 17 Years at NIPCO
After nearly 17 years of dedicated service, NIPCO’s Senior SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Technician, Don Jennings, is preparing to retire from NIPCO to pursue the passions that have guided his life both on and off the job.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jan 293 min read


2025 Service Anniversaries
In November, NIPCO recognized seven employees and two Directors who celebrated service anniversaries with the NIPCO organization in 2025.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jan 291 min read


NIPCO Members Advocate for Reliability, Service Area Protection
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.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jan 292 min read


2025 NIPCO Matching Donation Program
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.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jan 291 min read


Weathering Change: 2026 NIPCO Annual Meeting – Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, as NIPCO hosts its annual meeting at the Stoney Creek Hotel Rivers Bend Conference Center in Sioux City, Iowa. As we embark on our 77th year, this event is more than a tradition—it’s a chance to connect, reflect, and look ahead together as we “Weather Change” in our industry.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jan 281 min read


NIPCO 2025 Matching Donation Program
NIPCO offers an annual Matching Donation Program to support employees and directors of NIPCO and its Class A Members in making a positive impact in the communities they serve.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Nov 3, 20252 min read


NIPCO Hosts 2025 Annual Member Golf Invitational
NIPCO's annual golf event celebrates the strong relationships within the cooperative community and promotes economic partnerships across rural western Iowa.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Nov 3, 20251 min read


Communities Gather for NIPCO Touch-a-Truck Events
NIPCO staff engage with community members at two Touch-a-Truck events held in August and September within the NIPCO service territory.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Nov 3, 20253 min read


Navigating a Rate Change: NIPCO's Path Forward
NIPCO provides details surrounding a rate change impacting its 2026 rates and how the generation and transmission power cooperative is working with its member cooperatives to provide resources and communications during this time of change.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Nov 3, 20254 min read


The Cooperative Advantage: How NIPCO Continues to Deliver Value Amid Rising Costs
What value does the cooperative advantage hold to the member at the end of the line? A long-dedicated wholesale power provider to seven member cooperatives in western Iowa, NIPCO continues to provide safe, reliable, sustainable power at competitive prices and ensuring value to the member at the end of the line.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Aug 5, 20253 min read


NIPCO Announces Employee Promotions
Discover the latest employee promotions at NIPCO as two team members advance to key management roles, driving our mission in western Iowa.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Aug 1, 20251 min read


Iowa’s Touchstone Energy Co-ops at the 2025 Iowa State Fair
Visit the Iowa State Fair 2025 and stop by the Touchstone Energy Co-ops booth in the 4-H Exhibits Building for fun activities and cool giveaways!
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Aug 1, 20251 min read


NIPCO and North West REC Support Expansion of Life Skills Training Center in Le Mars
Discover how NIPCO and North West REC are empowering adults with disabilities through the Life Skills Training Center expansion in Le Mars. Learn more now!
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Aug 1, 20252 min read


Iowa Co-op Members Experience Power Generation Firsthand on 36th Annual Energy Trail Tour
Explore the journey of power generation on Iowa Co-op's 36th Energy Trail Tour. Discover firsthand how power generation impacts your community.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Aug 1, 20252 min read


NIPCO Bids Farewell to Jeff Persinger After 17 Years of Service
NIPCO's Jeff Persinger retires after nearly two decades of dedicated service. Since joining the NIPCO family in 2008, Jeff has been instrumental in NIPCO's growth and technological advancement.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Apr 29, 20253 min read


2025 Scholarship Recipients
NIPCO's annual scholarship program is proud to announce the recipients of its scholarship program for the 2025-2026 academic school year.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Apr 29, 20252 min read


2025 Graduates
NIPCO employees celebrate the approaching college graduations of their children.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Apr 29, 20251 min read


Forward Focus: NIPCO Looks to the Future During Strategic Planning Session
Class A Managers, executive staff, and Board of Directors for a comprehensive strategic planning session, facilitated by National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation representatives.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Apr 29, 20251 min read


Winter Storm Nyla Whips Western Iowa in March; Cooperative Spirit Restores Power, Hope
Winter Storm Nyla affected many structures in the NIPCO service territory. Learn more about how NIPCO and mutual aid assistance from fellow transmission cooperatives restored power and communications efforts during the almost 84-hour outage.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Apr 29, 20254 min read


NIPCO Hosts 2025 Annual Meeting
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative held its 2025 Annual Meeting on April 1 at Stoney Creek Hotel in Sioux City, Iowa. Members, directors, and staff gathered to reflect on the past year’s progress and discuss future plans focused on reliability, sustainability, and innovation in energy service. NIPCO has been "Working for Western Iowa" for over 75 years.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Apr 29, 20253 min read
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