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.

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.

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.

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

In July, Smart Choices focuses on the third Cooperative Principle: Members’ Economic Participation.

HCREC is proud to recognize Clay Kuhlman, who recently completed his apprenticeship program and is now a licensed Journeyman Electrician. “Clay has proven himself to be a dedicated and dependable part of our team, consistently doing quality work for the co-op and our members. This is a big milestone and we’re excited to see what the future holds for him at HCREC.” States Clay's supervisor, Kert Barnum who serves as the Director of Member Services for HCREC. Clay’s accompl

Harrison County REC is pleased to recognize the 2026 winners for both our “Light the Way to Your Future” scholarship program, and our National Youth Tour trip to Washington D.C. These students' achievements reflect both academic dedication as well as a strong connection to our community. In alignment with the cooperative principles of commitment to community and education for our members, these recipients are an investment in the future of rural Western Iowa. We congratulate

HCREC Foreman, Jeremy Jochims, continues to prepare for his trip to Guatemala in September where a group of linemen from Iowa, Oklahoma, and Colorado will bring electricity to the remote villages of Montenegro and El Estocal (located near the town of Gastatoya which is three hours from Guatemala City). Working with Jeremy is Kane Thompson, Executive Director at the CREW Center in Woodbine. Together, they are helping Jeremy build strength and endurance needed to work in the st

Mark your calendars for this year’s 90th celebration of Harrison County REC during our Membership Appreciation event! We’re excited to invite members on Tuesday, August 18th to join us at our headquarters for an evening of connection, community and fun as we celebrate the people who make our cooperative strong. With the theme of “Rooted in our Past. Ready to Power our Future” we are excited to honor the strong foundation that Harrison County REC was built upon while looking

Iowa’s electric cooperatives encourage members to participate in the statewide Shine the Light contest in June to celebrate and recognize local volunteers.

A safety message from Director of Operations, Robert Wakehouse Robert Wakehouse, Director of Operations At Harrison County REC, we hate it when the power goes out just as much as our members do. When there is an outage, our line crew works hard to resume service as quickly and safely as possible. Many times, the reasons for outages are beyond our control. Here are the main reasons the power goes out: STORMS — Conditions brought on by storms such as high winds, ice, and li

2026 Planning Committee from IAEC, OAEC, CREA, and NRECA International. In March, the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperative’s (IAEC) Safety Director Scott Meinecke traveled to Guatemala for a project planning trip with representatives from the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives (OAEC), the Colorado Rural Electric Association (CREA) and NRECA International. IAEC is joining forces with OAEC and CREA to form a team of lineworkers for an NRECA International projec

While poles, wires, and substations make up the system that delivers electricity across our countryside, the real power behind our cooperative is our dedicated team of employees who show up every day ready to serve our members.

Harrison County REC is now hiring for an Executive Assistant to provide high‑level administrative, organizational, and communications support to the CEO and leadership team of the cooperative.

In April, we pause to honor our lineworkers—the ones who answer the call when the lights go out and whose dedication powers our lives every day, especially when it matters most.

The second Cooperative Principle is Democratic Member Control. Your vote. Your voice. Your power. That's the cooperative way.