Neighbors Helping Neighbors | p 2Consider making a donation to help low-in-come families through the ReCare program.

Open House | p 2-3Have you heard? We’re planning a fun event in celebration of our new facility location in St. Ansgar!

Meet Our Summer Help| p 3Heartland has enjoyed having four sets of extra hands on deck this summer.

A L S O I N T H I S I S S U E

A monthly publication for members of Heartland Power Cooperative | July 2019

Thirty-eight high school students representing Iowa’s locally owned electric cooperatives traveled to Washington, D.C., from June 14-20 and joined more than 1,900 other students from across the nation for the 2019 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. Iowa’s electric cooperatives were the first ones to send students to Washington, D.C., back in 1958; this year marks the 61st anniversary of the journey.

Heartland Power was proud to have two great students represent the cooperative this year. Clarissa Huisman, daughter of John and Vanessa Huisman of Osage and Kylie Greenfield, daughter of Blake and Michelle Greenfield of Lake Mills participated in the event.

Students on the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour participated in leadership training, engaged in one-on-one conversations with elected officials, jumpstarted their national peer network, learned about electric cooperatives, and toured the monuments and museums of Washington, D.C.

Know someone who may be interested in Youth Tour?

Sophomores and juniors whose parent(s)/guardian(s) are Heartland Power Cooperative members are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit www.heartlandpower.com/youthtour.

Area Students Represent Co-opAt Annual Youth Tour

Historic View: Kylie Greenfield (left) and Clare Huisman (right) stop for a photo in front of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C.

What do a free meal, virtual reality goggles, bucket truck rides, balloon animals, and an ice cream truck have in common? You’ll find them all at our Open House in St. Ansgar on August 15th!

>More information inside.

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MONTHLYCO-OP QUIZ

$25 Bill Credit WinnerCongratulations to Martha Crail of Osage!

This Month’s QuestionDo you plan to attend our Open House event on August 15th? If so, what are you looking forward to?

Quiz GuidelinesEach member who sends in the correct answer by the 20th of the month will be entered in a drawing for a $25 bill credit.

Mail or energy quiz answers to energy@heartlandpower.com.

ReCare Consumer Authorization FormI want to be a part of members helping members and contribute to ReCare!

Monthly Pledge: _____ $1 _____$2 _____$5 Other ________________(I understand this amount will be automatically added to my monthly electric bill.)

One-time contribution $____________________________________________(Checks should be made out to ReCare, %Heartland Power Cooperative)

Name: __________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________

City: __________________________________ State: _____ Zip: ___________

Billing Number: ___________________________________________________

Please Return To: Heartland Power Heartland Power PO Box 65 PO Box 70 Thompson, IA 50478 St. Ansgar, IA 50472

Neighbors Helping NeighborsReCare provides community action agencies with funds to help low-income families pay their winter heating bills and energy assistance, as well as help our member-consumers with weatherization activities.Through the ReCare Plan, you may make a one-time contribution or a monthly pledge that will automatically be added to your monthly electric bill. If you would like to help, simply fill out the consumer authorization form and return it with your next bill payment.

YOU’RE INVITED!St. Ansgar Open House Event | Thursday, August 15, 4-7 PM

• Bucket Truck Rides: Bring your kids (or grandkids) for a fun bucket truck ride!• Lineman 360 Virtual Reality Experience: Slip on some line gear and VR goggles as you

join “Lineman Scott” in changing out a transformer. Kids will love this new, interactive virtual reality experience!

• Half Pint The Clown: Stop by for animal balloons and face paint!• Supper’s On Us: Enjoy a meal, with hamburgers by the Mitchell County Beef Producers.• Ice Cream Truck: Grab a complimentary sweet treat after the meal. • Health & Blood Pressure Checks: Visit with nurses from Mitchell County Public Health.• Facility Tours, Cooperative Service Information, and More!

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Line Crews Enjoy HelpingHands This SummerSeveral area graduates and students are assisting Heartland Power line crews this summer. Join us in welcoming these young men to the co-op!

Sawyer Dalluge, Grafton: Originally from Grafton, Sawyer received his diploma from Marshalltown Community College for Utility Technician in 2019. He has been hired for a 1,000 hours program through the cooperative.Nick Sabin, Buffalo Center: Nick will be attending line school at Minnesota West Community and Technical College this fall. We’re glad to have Nick helping crews in the Thompson office this summer!Dylan Low, St. Ansgar: Dylan graduates this month from the line program in Sheldon and has been assisting the co-op when available. Brady Pannhoff, St. Ansgar: Brady will graduate from the line program in Sheldon this month and has been been helping co-op line crews when available.

Event Location: 110 East Industrial Park Drive, St. Ansgar

Nick Sabin

Brady Pannhoff (L) Dylan Low (R)

Sawyer Dalluge

Providing members with safe, reliable, affordable electricity and enhancing the quality of life for members and their local communities.

GENERAL INFORMATIONOffice Hours 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. M -F

Thompson 216 Jackson St | P.O. Box 65Thompson, IA 50478

641.584.2251

St. Ansgar 110 Industrial Dr. | P.O. Box 70St. Ansgar, IA 50472

641.713.4965

Outage Reporting Thompson 641.584.2200 St. Ansgar 641.713.4646

System Wide 888.417.3007

Digging & Line Location Call 811

Website www.heartlandpower.comEmail energy@heartlandpower.comFacebook facebook.com/heartlandpower

CEO/GENERAL MANAGER Jon Leerar

BOARD OF DIRECTORSRichard Rosenberg, President 641.736.2378Roger Solomonson, Vice President 641.590.0049Mark Kingland, Treasurer 641.590.4400Larry Tjaden, Secretary 641.220.0114Gary Pearson Asst. Secretary-Treasurer 641.732.9420

Roger Tjarks, DPC Director 515.341.5444Vince Morische, Director 641.732.4076Don Knudtson, Director 641.590.1416

The Trading PlaceAny Heartland Power member or employee may submit ads free of charge.

The members’ name, account number and phone number are required for all ads. Ads will be printed for one month only. We will only accept two ads per member per month. No ads will be taken over the phone. Heartland Power

reserves the right to reject ads.

Please mail your ad to our office or email energy@heartlandpower.com.Deadline is the 20th of the month prior to publication.

For Sale: 1979 Starcraft fishing boat on a 2000 Shorelander trailer with 35 H.P. Evinrude and a spare 35 H.P. Johnson parts motor. $900.00 O.B.O. Call 641-228-7451.Wanted: German Shepherd stud service. 641-381-0677.For Sale: 2009 Wildwood LE 29’ bumper hitch camper, power jack, 2 slide outs, dual entry doors, awning. Sleeps 7, front bedroom with queen size bed, rear room with bunks and couch, new water heater, large amount of storage both inside and out. Excellent condition, has always been stored inside. $11,000. Camping season is just around the corner. Come check it out. 641-220-4028.For Sale: Himalayan bunnies, 5 weeks on the 20th of June, $10 for 1 or 2 for $15. Call 319-936-0272.For Sale: 16-foot flat bottom boat with center console. 25 HP Johnson Motor and trailer. $1,500. Call 641-398-2463.

For Sale: Blue Heeler/Cross puppies. Born May 29th. Shots and wormed. $125. Call 641-228-5397.For Sale: Red pullets 5 months old August 15th. $7/ea. Call David at 641-982-4855.For Sale: 1990 JD 4455 power shift 2wd cab 7007 hrs. New FireStone rears and duals. $39,700. 641-228-2063.Wanted: 5 speed trans for ‘86 Toyota 4WD. 641-732-4531. For Sale: Swisher big mow zero-turn mower. Electric start. New belts. Newer motor. Extra parts mower. $300 OBO. 641-732-4531.For Sale: Blue Heeler-Jack Russel cross puppies. 8 weeks old on July 18th. Call for price. 641-228-4558.For Sale: Hay wagon. Good shape. $400 OBO. Call 641-220-5018.

HIS JOB IS DANGEROUS ENOUGH. The last thing he needs is for you to drive into his utility truck because you ignored the flashing lights, cones and signs. When you see utility crews at work, slow down and move over. You have the power to protect a life.

Reminder: Our summer electric rates are 11.6 cents/kWh during the months of June, July, and August.