Southwest Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative

10/21/2026

Embrace the cooperative spirit during National Co-op Month! It's the driving force behind your electric cooperative, founded by and for your community.

10/20/2026

Ever wonder how electricity gets from the power plant to homes and businesses?

It takes a coordinated effort.

The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) acts like an air traffic controller for the electric grid, coordinating electricity flow across the region and helping ensure power is available where and when it’s needed. From there, CIPCO generates and transmits power to our 13 Member-owned rural electric cooperatives and associations, moving electricity across nearly 2,000 miles of transmission lines. Finally, our Members distribute that power to the homes, farms and businesses they serve.

Different roles, one connected system: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSDoG4KPB_M

10/16/2026

📢 SBS POLE CHECKERS WILL BE IN THE AREA STARTING NEXT WEEK!
October 19th, 2026

Attention, members! Please help us spread the word! Our SBS pole checkers will begin working in the Corning region and continue east toward Mount Ayr starting next week.

📍 The following counties and townships are scheduled to be checked:

🔹 Fremont County
Walnut Township
🔹 Page County
Douglas Township
🔹 Montgomery County
Washington Township
🔹 Adams County
Douglas Township
🔹 Taylor County
Marshall Township
Clayton Township
Gay Township
🔹 Ringgold County
Grant Township
Washington Township
Lincoln Township
Benton Township

📌 Additional areas that may be included: Depending on available time and the number of poles to be checked, crews may also reach (In Ringgold County):
Rice Township
Poe Township
The schedule and coverage may vary depending on progress.

09/28/2026

Southwest Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative is seeking a qualified and experienced leader to serve as its next CEO/General Manager following the retirement of its longtime CEO. Please visit https://swiarec.coop/employment-opportunities for the complete job listing and the application.

**Please note that this application differs from our standard application. Applications are due by 10/25/26

Thank you for your interest in an employment opportunity with Southwest Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative. Southwest Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Southwest Iowa REC's CEO/General Manager

09/25/2026

We’ve had the opportunity to catch up with Cody and hear about his experience working alongside lineworkers from Iowa, Oklahoma, and Colorado to bring electricity to at least 80 homes, a school, and a health clinic in rural Guatemala. On his lunch break, he stepped away from a soccer game with the local children to call and give us an update.

What has impacted him most is the people. He says they are incredibly welcoming and grateful, even though many have so little. A local man named Rudy has helped the linemen carry equipment, shared fresh papaya from his garden, and even played soccer with the team and local kids. The community has welcomed them with open arms, and they've been cooking amazing meals for the linemen!

For Cody, the hardest part personally has been being away from family for so long. But when he looks at the progress they’ve made and the excitement in the people's smiles, it makes the long days and difficult terrain worth it.

Through it all, Cody says the most rewarding part has been seeing the progress. They started with a simple staking sheet, and now the project is becoming reality.
He’s especially looking forward to the moment the lights come on and seeing the reaction of the families and communities. He said bringing them electricity will allow them so many opportunities to grow.
We’re so proud of Cody and this incredible team. Keep up the great work and stay safe!❤️
Electricity isn’t just about lights — it brings opportunity, growth, and hope.

09/25/2026

Seven Iowans are volunteering in Guatemala to connect rural families to electricity, including powering a school to improve access to food and education. FULL STORY⬇️

09/18/2026

HEY! We know him!
Southwest Iowa REC Lineman, Cody Stackhouse (right). This is a great view of the terrain and conditions the Guatemala team is working through. No bucket trucks, just Linemen power!

09/17/2026

The work has begun in Guatemala! Keep an eye out for Cody Stackhouse and check back for more updates on their progress.