Southwest Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative

09/03/2026

**REMINDER**
Our Annual Meeting will be Thursday September 10th, at the Lenox Community Center. We will begin serving rib-eye sandwiches at 5:30 pm.

09/02/2026

We’re excited to welcome Nolan Waterman and Dominic Nicolas to the team as apprentice linemen at our Corning office!
Nolan began his first day on August 17 after graduating from Metropolitan Community College Utility Line School in 2026. Nolan previously gained valuable experience as an intern with Harrison County REC, and we’re glad to have him continue his career with us.
Just one week later, on August 24, Dominic Nicolas joined us as an apprentice lineman. Dominic graduated from Metropolitan Community College Utility Line School in 2025 and previously interned with Southwest Iowa REC during the summer of 2025.
Please join us in giving Nolan and Dominic a warm welcome! We’re excited to have them on board and look forward to watching them grow and contribute to our team.

08/14/2026

We are so proud of our own, Cody Stackhouse of Mount Ayr, for volunteering for this amazing opportunity to help bring electricity to those without.

08/12/2026

At 2:17 p.m. today, we experienced a power disruption with some equipment inside our Bluegrass substation located a few miles west of Corning. This outage impacted approximately 320 meters and power was restored at 4:25 p.m.

07/28/2026

07/03/2026

Our offices are closed on Friday, July 3rd, in observance of Independence Day.
Have a safe and happy 4th of July!
In case of emergency, please call our outage phone number - 888-220-4869

06/29/2026

Carson Boswell of Southwest Valley recently participated in the National Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in Washington, D.C., sponsored by Southwest Iowa REC. He joined 34 other student delegates from Iowa for the trip in June.
For more than 6 decades, electric cooperatives have sponsored high school students for Youth Tour, a leadership development program that helps young people discover their voice, build confidence, and expand their understanding of civic engagement. While in Washington, D.C., students met with elected officials, explored historic landmarks, and even operated their own student-led snack cooperative, gaining hands-on experience in teamwork, responsibility, and leadership.
The Electric Cooperative Youth Tour is a collaborative effort supported by locally owned electric cooperatives like Southwest Iowa REC, statewide trade associations, and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).
Carson described the experience as unforgettable. “The Youth Tour was so amazing,” Boswell said. “It was really cool to meet our elected officials and learn about politics up close. I also made new friends and experienced history firsthand. It made me think about what it means to be an American and showed me that people my age care about this country. You can truly make friends no matter where they are from.” Four Iowa Youth Tour students (two males; two females) are able to participate in the wreath laying ceremony; however all students will all be there to observe it. Carson was honored to be chosen as one of the 4 presenters of the Iowa Youth Tour wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown. (pictured left).
In addition to touring the nation’s capital, 2,100 students from across the country gathered for National Youth Day, hosted by NRECA, where they heard from inspiring speakers and public figures. This year’s program featured Mike Schlappi, a 4-time Paralympic medalist and 2-time world wheelchair basketball champion, who shared a powerful message about perseverance and leadership: “Just because you can’t stand up doesn’t mean you can’t stand out.”
Since 1958, Iowa’s electric cooperatives have sponsored students through Youth Tour with opportunities to meet members of their U.S. congressional delegation, participate in leadership and advocacy sessions, and explore our nation’s capital.
For more information about Youth Tour programvisit www.IowaYouthTour.com. You can also find “Iowa Youth Tour” on Facebook or Instagram to see highlights from the 2026 trip.

06/26/2026

ATTN: We have the following position available at our Corning, Iowa location.

Apprentice/First Class Lineworker

Southwest Iowa REC, an electric distribution cooperative, is seeking qualified applicants for a First Class Lineworker or an Apprentice Lineworker position at its Corning, Iowa facility. Candidates must be able to work on construction and maintenance of overhead and underground distribution utilities with a great emphasis on safety and OSHA regulation knowledge. Candidates must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and CDL and be able to pass a pre-employment medical examination and drug/alcohol screen. Candidates must have the knowledge and experience to operate all necessary equipment associated with powerline construction and maintenance. Candidates that have completed a certified lineworker program are preferred. Southwest Iowa REC offers a competitive wage, commensurate with qualifications and experience, and an excellent benefit package. Please submit a cover letter, resume and application to: Southwest Iowa REC, 2248 Avenue of Industries, Corning, IA 50841 or via email to [email protected]. Applications can be downloaded from our website www.swiarec.coop or picked up at one of our office locations. The position will remain open until filled. Southwest Iowa REC is an equal opportunity employer.

Southwest Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative is a non-profit 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.

06/19/2026

Congratulations to all of our 2026 scholarship winners!