01/23/2026
Thank you Southwest Iowa Egg Southwest Iowa Egg Coop for your generosity to all the fire departments!
SWIE is grateful that we have never had to make an emergency call to the fire department. Still, we certainly sleep better at night knowing we have great fire and rescue departments within minutes of our production sites. Fire protection and emergency response teams are critical to the welfare of every community. We can’t say thanks enough to the local fire departments. Many of them consist of volunteers who respond to calls regardless of the time of day or the weather conditions.
It was our pleasure to host representatives from 12 fire departments at our first ever “giving event.”
SWIE has facilities in both the Anita and Massena fire protection jurisdictions. Alisa Kool and Rick Wheatley of the Massena Iowa Volunteer Fire & Rescue accepted a check from Randy Dreher, SWIE Board President. Eric Steffensen, Anita Fire Chief, was also on hand.
To show support and appreciation for the mutual aid assistance that exists between area departments, the following departments were also recognized and presented with a cash donation: Adair, Atlantic, Bridgewater, Casey, Corning, Cumberland, Fontanelle, Griswold , Greenfield, Prescott and Villisca.
With great gratitude, Mike Kennon. Cass County Emergency Management Coordinator, was recognized for his role in providing proactive leadership when it comes to preparing for and responding to emergencies.
Thank you, thank you. Fire Fighters. Please know you are appreciated.