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National Co-op Month and the Value of Working Together
Cooperative partnerships benefit co-op members and the communities they serve. For National Co-op Month, we celebrate the power of working together.
Smart Choices
Sep 132 min read


Hunter Safety: Keep Deer Stands Away From Utility Poles
Choose your deer stand with safety in mind. This article explains why hunters should stay clear of utility poles and power lines when scouting the right location.
Smart Choices
Sep 131 min read


Is Vampire Power Draining your Household Energy Budget?
Are energy vampires draining your budget? See where these diabolical devices are hiding in your home.
Smart Choices
Sep 131 min read


HCREC Members Experience the Energy Trail Tour
More than 120 electric cooperative member-owners from western and north-central Iowa participated in this year’s Energy Trail Tour, a three-day educational experience exploring how electricity is generated and delivered.
Harrison County REC
Aug 282 min read


HCREC Member Shines the Light on Dunlap StoryWalk
HCREC Member nominates Dunlap Storywalk in Shine the Light contest
Harrison County REC
Aug 283 min read


Cooperative Principle 5: Education, Training, and Information
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.
Smart Choices
Aug 132 min read


Harvest Safety Starts with Electrical Awareness
Harvest season brings long hours and large equipment into the field, making electrical safety especially important. Prevent injuries, outages, and accidents by staying aware of power lines, maintaining safe clearance, and knowing what to do if equipment comes into contact with power lines.
Smart Choices
Aug 132 min read


Storm Safety Tips: How to Prepare and Stay Safe
It’s easy to become complacent about the weather, but severe weather claims hundreds of lives each year. Prepare and be aware to keep you and your family safe.
Smart Choices
Aug 132 min read


Understanding Your Electric Bill By: Kert Barnum, Director of Member Services and Economic Development
August is typically one of the warmest months of the year, and that means air conditioners across our community are working overtime to keep homes comfortable. During periods of extreme heat, many members may see an increase in their electric bill and wonder what factors contribute to the cost of electricity. At Harrison County REC, we believe understanding your electric bill is an important part of being an informed member. While the total amount due may seem like a single n
Harrison County REC
Jul 313 min read


How the Fourth Cooperative Principle is Powered by You
Explore how local control helps your cooperative stay focused on community needs while making investments that strengthen reliability for the future.
Smart Choices
Jul 111 min read


Back to School Means Back to Energy Savings
Back-to-school routines can also be energy-saving routines, as simple habits like adjusting the thermostat, turning off lights and devices, and sealing air leaks help families cut waste and lower household costs.
Smart Choices
Jul 112 min read


August is Safe Digging Month: Call Before You Dig
Damaging underground utility lines can cause service interruptions, injuries, and even death. Call 811 before digging or excavating.
Smart Choices
Jul 111 min read


WINR Center Grand Opening
HCREC is excited for the grand opening of the WINR Center. The WINR Center converts organic byproducts from food processors and livestock operations into engineered natural fertilizer through controlled aerated composting.
Harrison County REC
Jun 291 min read


HCREC Welcomes New Faces to the Employee Team!
HCREC welcomes new employees, including a Member Services summer intern and a full-time executive assistant
Harrison County REC
Jun 291 min read


Join us at HCREC For Lunch and Learn Opportunities
Please join us July 14th and July 21st for these lunch-and-learn sessions. They are designed to help our members stay informed and connected.
Harrison County REC
Jun 291 min read


Did you make improvements this year? You may qualify for an energy efficiency rebate!
Spot your account number in our newsletter and call us!
Harrison County REC
Jun 291 min read


HCREC Thanks Rep. Feenstra for Ongoing Support of FEMA Disaster Recovery Funding in Western Iowa
Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative (HCREC) extends its sincere appreciation to Congressman Randy Feenstra for his continued advocacy and support of federal disaster assistance for communities across Western Iowa. Recently, Rep. Feenstra announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $15.2 million in disaster recovery funding to Northwest Iowa communities following severe weather events. These funds help support critical infrastruct
Harrison County REC
Jun 192 min read


Cooperative Principle 3: The Power of Your Investment
In July, Smart Choices focuses on the third Cooperative Principle: Members’ Economic Participation.
Smart Choices
Jun 131 min read


Beat the Heat, Not Your Budget This Independence Day
This Independence Day, declare your freedom from energy-wasters that may be draining your wallet!
Smart Choices
Jun 132 min read


Beware of a Hidden Swimming Danger: Electric Shock Drowning
Recognize the signs of a hidden danger that could be lurking in lakes and other water sources: electric shock drowning (ESD).
Smart Choices
Jun 133 min read
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