October is National Co-op Month, and we want to share the views from your camera to our calendars for our annual photo contest! Members can submit up to five photos to be considered in the contest. Two winners will be featured in our 2027 HCREC Calendars and will also receive a $50 bill credit on their electric bill. To participate, members should email their entries (no more than five photos) to Kristi Travis at harrisoninfo@hcrec.coop. All entries must be received by end of

Shadon Blum is the CEO for Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative When it comes to electricity, we rarely think twice when we flip on a light switch, brew coffee in the morning, charge our phones or adjust the thermostat. We simply expect the power to be there. That’s how it should be because you are a member of Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative (REC), and reliably powering your life is our mission. Unlike many businesses that answer to outside investors or share

Harrison County REC is seeking members interested in serving their cooperative for the upcoming 2027 Director Election. Members can serve in a variety of ways including serving on the nominating committee, counting ballots on election day or evening running for a director position to serve on the board. Members interested in serving in any of these capacities can reach out to Kristi Travis by calling our office at 712-647-2727 or by email at harrisoninfo@hcrec.coop. This ye

Kristi Travis is the Director of Communications and IT for Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative. As the leaves begin to change and we settle into the routines of fall, it’s a good time to take stock of a few things around the house like preparing for cooler weather, checking our heating systems and getting ready for the months ahead. It’s also a good time to refresh our cybersecurity habits. October, along with being National Co-op Month, is also National Cybersecurity

Cooperative partnerships benefit co-op members and the communities they serve. For National Co-op Month, we celebrate the power of working together.

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.

Are energy vampires draining your budget? See where these diabolical devices are hiding in your home.

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.

HCREC Member nominates Dunlap Storywalk in Shine the Light contest

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Damaging underground utility lines can cause service interruptions, injuries, and even death. Call 811 before digging or excavating.

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.

HCREC welcomes new employees, including a Member Services summer intern and a full-time executive assistant

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.

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