Midland Power Cooperative

05/29/2026

🫶 Midland Power Cooperative is proud to support local families and the providers who care for them!

Recently, a new washer was delivered to Childcare Junction in Boone, helping make the day-to-day operations just a little easier for their dedicated team. From keeping laundry clean to ensuring a healthy environment for kids, this addition will make a meaningful difference.

📸 Midland Power Cooperative District 1 Director Kim Rinker with Childcare Junction Director Brittany Johnson.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to invest in organizations like Childcare Junction that help our communities grow and thrive. 💙

05/27/2026

⚡A huge thank you to everyone who joined us Saturday for the Central Iowa EV Car Show at Central Iowa Expo! From longtime EV owners to those simply curious about electric vehicles, it was great to see so many people come out to explore, ask questions, and test-drive the more than two dozen vehicles on display. 🔌🚗

05/25/2026

❤️🤍💙 The Midland Power offices will be closed today for Memorial Day, so employees can spend time with their loved ones.

As always, we will continue to monitor our systems and be available to respond to outages, should they occur.

🌞⌚ As a reminder, our summer hours begin tomorrow! Offices will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Fridays, through Labor Day.

05/23/2026

Cars, breakfast burritos, and live music? Sounds like a pretty great Saturday morning. 🌯🎶⚡

Join us at the Central Iowa EV Car Show this morning from 8–11 a.m. at Central Iowa Expo in Boone! Explore EVs and PHEVs, talk with owners, enjoy live music from Ryan Baade, and grab breakfast from Borrachos mexican tacos LLC.

Free admission. Free breakfast for Midland members. Family friendly. Test drives available.

Learn more: MidlandPower.coop/EVCarShow

05/22/2026

❤️🤍💙 The Midland Power offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day, so employees can spend time with their loved ones.

As always, we will continue to monitor our systems and be available to respond to outages, should they occur.

🌞⌚ As a reminder, our summer hours begin on Tuesday, May 26. Offices will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Fridays, through Labor Day.

05/21/2026

⛈️When severe weather moves through the area, preparation and awareness can make a major difference.🌪️

Midland Power Cooperative encourages members to review emergency plans, charge devices ahead of storms, and use caution around damaged electrical equipment after storms pass.

If you encounter downed utility lines or damaged poles, keep your distance and contact emergency services immediately.

Stay informed and prioritize safety during changing weather conditions.

05/20/2026

With rising gas prices, more members are asking: At what point does an EV start to make financial sense? 🤔

We crunched the numbers!

🚗 Typical rural driver traveling 14,000 miles per year
⚡ EV efficiency: 3.0 miles per kWh
⚡ Midland’s current electricity cost: 11.3¢/kWh
⛽ Average new gas vehicle fuel economy: 27.2 mpg

Based on current national vehicle pricing, the average new EV costs about $6,200 more upfront than the average new gas-powered vehicle.

When financed over a typical 60-month auto loan, EVs charged at home begin to become more economical to drive than gas vehicles when gasoline prices exceed about $3.07 per gallon. This estimate factors in both fuel and average annual maintenance savings.

Want to explore EV ownership for yourself? Try Midland Power’s EV calculator at MidlandPower.coop/EV.

Or better yet, stop by our Central Iowa EV Car Show on Saturday from 8–11 a.m. at the Central Iowa Expo in Boone.

Learn more at MidlandPower.coop/EVCarShow.

05/19/2026

We’re excited to welcome Zip-N-Zoom to the Central Iowa EV Car Show on Saturday! ⚡

Stop by to check out the latest in electric mobility, including e-bikes, scooters, and low-speed electric vehicles. Whether you're EV-curious or already electric, Zip-N-Zoom will have something fun to explore. 🚲🛴🔋

📍 8–11 a.m. | Central Iowa Expo
🌯 FREE breakfast burritos from Borrachos mexican tacos LLC for Midland Power members and vehicle exhibitors.

EzipNzoom is Des Moines’ certified dealer for Yamaha golf carts, Evolution & Kandi street-legal LSVs, and is a Mokwheel flagship store selling premium E-bikes. Explore new & used inventory, custom builds, on-site test rides, full-service shop, and easy financing for fun, road-ready electric transp...

05/11/2026

⚡ Midland Power was proud to take part in the second Central Iowa Middle School Expo in Boone, helping introduce seventh-grade students to careers in the skilled trades.

Foreman Scott Benz and apprentice linemen Cole Snyder, Layne Borkowski, and Gavin Njos shared hands-on demonstrations focused on electrical safety, power line awareness, proper safety gear, and the precision required in utility linework.

More than 700 students from Boone, Nevada, Ogden, Madrid, Ames, and surrounding schools attended the event, which connected students with nearly 50 local businesses and career pathways.

We appreciate the opportunity to help educate and inspire the next generation of skilled workers and community leaders.