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Your Home: Making Room for Electrical Safety
Electricity can be hazardous if not treated properly. Take these steps to protect your home and family.
Smart Choices
Mar 11, 20242 min read


Use Metallic Balloons Safely at Outdoor Celebrations
Know the potential dangers of metallic balloons so that you and your loved ones can safely enjoy outdoor celebrations.
Smart Choices
Jan 13, 20241 min read


Downed Power Line Safety - Always Assume Downed Lines Are Live
Knowing what to do if you encounter utility poles or wires can be a matter of life and death.
Smart Choices
Dec 28, 20231 min read


Ask an Expert: Is it Dangerous to Overload a Circuit?
Wires in an electrical system or circuit have a maximum amount of current they can safely carry. How much is too much?
Smart Choices
Oct 16, 20233 min read


Portable Space Heaters: Protect Yourself from These Common Hazards
Electric heaters can make your home cozy, but they come with risks. Learn how to stay safe and warm.
Smart Choices
Oct 16, 20232 min read


In the Kitchen: Storing Holiday Leftovers
You work hard preparing tasty holiday meals. Make the most of them by safely storing the leftovers.
Smart Choices
Oct 11, 20231 min read


Ask an Expert: Changing Furnace Filters
Perform this routine task for better indoor air quality and for HVAC efficiency.
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Sep 4, 20232 min read


Stay Safe During Harvest
Harvest time is a dangerous time. Follow these tips around electrical lines and equipment, and be careful of possible entanglements or falls
Smart Choices
Aug 10, 20233 min read


Touchstone Energy Co-ops Host Booth at Iowa State Fair
The sponsorship provides a valuable opportunity for Iowa co-ops to connect with cooperative members at the Iowa State Fair.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jul 31, 20231 min read


NIPCO Breaks Ground on Denison Outpost Facility
Construction broke ground on July 10, and is expected to continue through early 2024.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jul 31, 20233 min read


Connect with Us at the Iowa State Fair
We look forward to connecting with our cooperative members at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 10-20
Smart Choices
Jul 13, 20231 min read


Enjoy a Safe Fourth of July
There are many Independence Day traditions but perhaps the most popular is fireworks.
Smart Choices
Jun 6, 20232 min read


Ask an Expert: Grill it Safe This Summer
Stay safe this summer with grilling safety tips from the U.S. Fire Administration.
Smart Choices
Jun 2, 20231 min read


National Electrical Safety Month
Get safety tips for the workplace DIY projects, EVs and charging and your home’s electrical system.
Smart Choices
Apr 17, 20231 min read


Ask an Expert: LEDs in Enclosed Fixtures
Can you use LED bulbs in enclosed light fixtures?
Smart Choices
Mar 16, 20231 min read


The Right Connection: Generator Safety Tips
Portable generators can provide back-up power in case of outages. Follow these tips to operate it safely.
Smart Choices
Jan 10, 20232 min read


12 Holiday Safety Tips
To keep your holiday season merry instead of disastrous, follow these electrical safety precautions.
Smart Choices
Nov 19, 20222 min read


Thanksgiving Day = “Fire-Danger Day”
Keep safe from fires on Thanksgiving Day by following these safety suggestions.
Smart Choices
Oct 17, 20222 min read


Copper Theft: Still a Threat
This commonly used metal is a valuable part of getting electricity to our members. Copper theft threatens lives and our electric supply.
Smart Choices
Sep 30, 20222 min read


Don’t Electrify Your Hunting Experience
Along with traditional hunter safety rules, follow these electrical safety tips for safer hunting this fall.
Smart Choices
Sep 30, 20221 min read
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