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October 2026

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The Spirit of Cooperation

Along with crunching leaves, crisp weather, vampire—and other—costumes, and Halloween candy, October encompasses Co-op Month and the value of community members working together in a spirit of cooperation. We’re all stronger when we work toward common goals. Contact us if you have questions about your cooperative membership or saving energy in your home.

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Co-op To Test LineDefender Reclosers

This fall, Midland Power will begin testing a new defense against power blinks and outages by placing electronic reclosers on historically problematic sections of distribution line.

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Madrid Farmer Grows to Give

For Tracy Blackmer, what started as a simple request to grow a few vegetables for his mother's food pantry soon blossomed into a broader mission to help feed Iowa's hungry.

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Employees Help Improve Historic Camp

For more than 100 years, Camp Mitigwa has welcomed generations of campers. Recently, Midland employees spent a day helping the camp tackle several much-needed maintenance projects during a co-op community service day.

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Watt Plate Did Members Choose?

In the last edition of Smart Choices, we asked members to vote on their favorite custom plate for the co-op’s new Chevrolet Silverado EV.

With 26% of the vote, AMPEDUP was chosen as the winner! A big thanks to all the members who cast their vote.

Remember, you can learn more about electric vehicles on our website or by visiting with a member of our energy services team at 800-833-8876.

 
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National Co-op Month and the Value of Working Together

October is National Co-op Month, and as we continue our series on the Seven Cooperative Principles, we’re highlighting how cooperatives strengthen the people and communities they serve by working together.

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Is Vampire Power Draining your Household Energy Budget?

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

See Where They’re Hiding
 
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Hunter Safety: Keep Deer Stands Away From Utility Poles

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.

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