Calhoun County Electric Cooperative Association

06/02/2026

Shine the Light is an an opportunity for member-consumers and employees of Iowa’s locally owned electric cooperatives to nominate someone who has made a positive difference in their community.

05/28/2026

Tristan Blair, CCECA's 2023 Youth Tour delegate, is heading back to Washington, D.C., as a 2026 Iowa Youth Tour Intern! ⚡🇺🇸

After representing Calhoun County Electric Cooperative on the Youth Tour in 2023, Tristan will have the opportunity to return in a leadership role, helping guide and support the next group of Iowa Youth Tour participants.

We are proud to see Tristan continue his involvement with the Youth Tour program and look forward to following his journey as he joins students from across Iowa in our nation's capital once again.

Meet Tristian!

We’re excited to welcome Tristian back to Youth Tour—this time as our Youth Tour Intern. He went on Youth Tour a few years ago and is returning this year in a leadersihp role. Tristian is also a student at Simpson College, bringing great energy and teamwork to the group.

Here’s a little fun get-to-know-you with Tristian:

Youth Tours attended:
This will be his second time on the trip.

Stop he’s most excited for:
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier — beautiful, emotional, and very moving.

Theme song if he entered a room:
“Hey Ya!” by OutKast

First job:
Working for a cow farmer as a farmhand.

Pet peeve he’d make illegal:
People opening a bag of chips (or anything crunchy) in a quiet environment.

Oldest shoes in his closet:
About three years old.

Favorite snack:
Trail mix (for now — it changes all the time).

Most useless talent:
Knowing a lot about wetlands.

One song he could listen to forever:
“Wish You Were Here” by Pink Floyd.

We’re thrilled to have Tristian back with us and can’t wait for an amazing Youth Tour experience.

05/26/2026

5:01 PM - All outages are restored. If you are still experiencing an outage please call 712-297-7112.

We are aware of a substation outage currently affecting our Rinard substation service area, including the Lohrville, Rinard, and Knierim areas. Crews have been dispatched, and we will post updates here as we learn more.

05/26/2026

As of today, Tuesday, May 26th our summer office hours have officially started! Summer hours will take place now through Labor Day.

CCECA Summer Office Hours -
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

In case of an after hours outage or emergency, you can still call 712-297-7112. Our phones will be answered by our after hours call service, and crews will be dispatched if necessary.

For making payments after hours, the dropbox at our office is available 24/7, you can visit our website and click 'Pay My Bill' to use our online payment option, or you can utilize our mobile app.

We hope all of our members have a fun and safe summer!

05/25/2026

Today, and every day, we honor the brave heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We are grateful to the incredible men and women who have served and continue to serve.

Our offices are closed today, to report an outage please call 712-297-7112.

05/22/2026

A member of a neighboring electric cooperative received a suspicious email that was spam or a likely phishing attempt. Please use caution when opening unexpected emails, clicking links or downloading attachments - even if the message appears to come from a trusted source.

If you receive a suspicious email claiming to be from CCECA or a request for personal/financial information, do not respond - instead contact your utility provider immediately.

05/20/2026

Journeyman Lineman Ben Wiederin attended Career on Wheels at South Central Calhoun Elementary School in Rockwell City today! ⚡ Events like this are a great opportunity to introduce students to careers in the electric industry and share more about the important work lineworkers do to keep our communities powered.

05/19/2026

Calhoun County Electric Cooperative Association is currently seeking director candidates in Districts 1, 3, and 5. ⚡ If you live in one of these districts and are interested in serving on the Board of Directors, please contact our office at 712-297-7112.

Due to term limits, District 1 incumbent Jim Miller is not eligible to run for re-election after 18 years of dedicated service on CCECA’s Board of Directors.

Not sure which district you reside in? Give our office a call and we would be happy to help!

05/13/2026

Safety is always a top priority at CCECA. ⚡ During today’s monthly safety meeting, our line crew practiced Mayday procedures, bucket rescue techniques, and climbing competency skills to ensure they are prepared to respond safely and effectively in any situation. The training was led by IAEC Safety Instructor Kyle Kirchner and provided valuable hands-on experience for our crew. Ongoing training like this helps keep our employees safe while continuing to provide reliable service to our members and communities.

05/05/2026

CCECA enjoyed attending Conservation Day at University 40 hosted by Calhoun County Conservation for South Central Calhoun 6th grade students! 🌱⚡

Energy Services Manager Curt Batta and Journeyman Lineman Jared Kuhlers talked with students about energy sources and powerline safety, including a visual demonstration to help bring the concepts to life. We appreciate the opportunity to connect with students and help educate the next generation on staying safe and understanding where their power comes from!