Southwest Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative

Southwest Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative Southwest Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative is a non-profit member-owned electric utility.

Southwest Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative is a non-profit member-owned electric utility located in Corning, Mt. Ayr, and Stanton - servicing member-owners in 11 counties: Adams, Adair, Cass, Decatur, Fremont, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Ringgold, Taylor, and Union.

Reminder: Southwest Iowa REC will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.We pause to remember and honor...
05/25/2026

Reminder: Southwest Iowa REC will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.

We pause to remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation. 🇺🇸

For outages, please call 888-220-4869.
Wishing everyone a safe holiday weekend!

Friest Cutting and Spraying is moving equipment into the area, and is hoping to begin work tomorrow (4-24)The tree cutti...
04/23/2026

Friest Cutting and Spraying is moving equipment into the area, and is hoping to begin work tomorrow (4-24)
The tree cutting crew will be in Union County in the following townships: Union, Pleasant, Sand Creek, Grant, & Highland.

The spraying crew will be in Ringgold & Taylor Counties in the following townships: Ringgold County - Lincoln & Grant
Taylor County - Platte, Marshall, Grant, Clayton, & Gay

Friest Tree Experts will be in the area around April 20th. The work will be done in Union County, south of Afton, and the surrounding areas of Aripse. They will be doing tree clearing, trimming, chipping, and tree grinding

Administrative professional’s day is April 22ndThanks to Southwest Iowa REC’s Customer Service Representatives, Accounta...
04/22/2026

Administrative professional’s day is April 22nd
Thanks to Southwest Iowa REC’s Customer Service Representatives, Accountant, and Director of Finance. Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do!
Thank you to Chelsea Armstrong, Kylee Fleharty, Erin Freilinger, Sarah Newton, & Suzy Olson.

Friest Tree Experts will be in the area around April 20th. The work will be done in Union County, south of Afton, and th...
04/15/2026

Friest Tree Experts will be in the area around April 20th. The work will be done in Union County, south of Afton, and the surrounding areas of Aripse. They will be doing tree clearing, trimming, chipping, and tree grinding

This Monday, April 13th, we take a moment to appreciate the incredible people who keep the lights on and the power flowi...
04/13/2026

This Monday, April 13th, we take a moment to appreciate the incredible people who keep the lights on and the power flowing—our dedicated line workers. On Lineworker Appreciation Day, we salute their unwavering commitment and hard work, often under the harshest conditions.
Whether it’s the biting cold of winter blizzards or the blazing heat of summer, these heroes show up every day, ready to face the elements and the challenges of working high above the ground. While most of us are bundled up inside during winter storms or lounging in the air conditioning during a summer heatwave, linemen are scaling poles, repairing downed wires, and ensuring that electricity continues to power our homes and businesses.
The job is physically demanding and dangerous. Linemen navigate high-voltage wires with precision and care, facing risks that would deter most. They perform with skill and bravery, often unrecognized, showing up daily to provide the energy we need, regardless of weather or risks.
We might not always notice them, but the hard work of our linemen and women is so important! Whether they’re fixing power lines in a snowstorm or restoring power after a tornado, they are truly our heroes. Let’s take a moment on April 13th to give a big shout-out and show our appreciation for all they do. Your dedication and bravery mean the world to us—thank you!

Pictured left to right: Brayden Daly, Steven Grace, Ross Christie, Brycen Wallace, Tanner Rinehart, Shayne Larson, Luke Brockshus, Lucas Dalton, Connor Giles, Les Helvie, Nathan Weeda, Cody Stackhouse, Dustin Smith, Waylen Butler, and Justin Murphy.

Our power supplier, CIPCO, provides us with a diversified mix of energy resources to power our members.
04/02/2026

Our power supplier, CIPCO, provides us with a diversified mix of energy resources to power our members.

When it comes to keeping your energy cost-effective, it’s important to have options. While Wind and solar are important parts of CIPCO’s energy mix, other resources are essential to filling in the gaps during extreme weather events. That’s when natural gas and coal generation step up to provide fast, dependable power when demand spikes and conditions are at their toughest.

By taking an all-of-the-above approach, CIPCO can assure our Member-owners that we will be the power behind their power, no matter the weather.

Southwest Iowa REC was proud to have some of our Board of Directors and Management Staff at the Iowa Capitol for REC Day...
03/19/2026

Southwest Iowa REC was proud to have some of our Board of Directors and Management Staff at the Iowa Capitol for REC Day on the Hill on Tuesday! ⚡
Can you spot them in the group photo?
Alongside Central Iowa Power Cooperative and nearly 200 cooperative leaders and elected officials, they helped advocate for reliable rural power, community growth, and safety across Iowa.
We’re grateful for their leadership and commitment to representing our members and making sure the voices of our communities are heard.

Green was the dominant color at the Iowa State Capitol on March 17, but it wasn’t only for St. Patrick’s Day! Nearly 200 advocates were wearing green in support of Iowa’s rural electric cooperatives during our 2026 “REC Day on the Hill” advocacy event. Special thanks to the legislators who took time to meet with us on Tuesday to learn more about issues that impact safety, fairness and affordability for the member-consumers we serve.

03/15/2026

We believe everyone’s power should be restored so if you are still without power please call it in. We apologize for all of the blinks this afternoon as we restored power.

03/15/2026

Our Essex substation is back online.

03/15/2026

We are currently experiencing outages due to the weather which is impacting members served from the Essex substation and a circuit out of the Stanton substation also impacting the City of Stanton. Our crews are working to restore power as safely and quickly as possible. Stay tuned for further updates.

Address

2248 Avenue Of Industries
Corning, IA
50841

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+18882204869

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