After three weeks in the heat, humidity, and altitude in the rural mountains of Guatemala, Jeremy Jochims is back home from the Energy Trails Project where he, alongside a team of 18 linemen from Iowa, Oklahoma, and Colorado, worked to provide over 90 families in the rural villages of El Estucal and Montenegro with electricity for the first time. Gratitude doesn’t even begin to cover the feeling for Jeremy, Foreman at Harrison County REC. When reflecting on his time in Guatem

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.

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.

Lineworker Appreciation Day is April 14, a moment to reflect on the essential role lineworkers play in our daily lives.

Follow two simple rules to save lives, avoid receiving a traffic ticket, and prevent the potential loss of your driver’s license.

On April 8, 2024, we celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day to honor the men and women who power life.

We look forward to connecting with our cooperative members at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 10-20.