Eastern Iowa REC put a plan in action to protect the health and safety of its mem-bership and employees while ensuring the continuity of electric service to all those served by the Cooperative during this time of increasing concern regarding the COVID-19 virus. In an effort to provide a safe working environment for its employees and keeping key personnel, such as lineworkers and member service represen-tatives, available so that they can continue to provide the excellent service and reliabili-ty you expect from Eastern Iowa REC, several actions have been implemented. The lobbies of all Coopera-tive service centers were closed to the public on March 18. Service centers remain open and members can use the telephone, 1-800-728-1242, or online options through our website, www.easterniowa.com, to pay bills and conduct business. Disconnections and late fees for non-payment have been suspended at this time. Meter readings will continue to be gathered and bills will be calculated during this crisis. The Cooperative does encourage members to contin-ue to make payments toward their energy bills to avoid fac-ing a large past due balance when this situation subsides. Those having difficulties with their bills are urged to contact the Cooperative’s billing department, 1-800-728-1242 or billing@easterniowa.com, to discuss payment plan options. If a Cooperative member is experiencing financial diffi-culty, they may apply for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) financial aid by contacting their local community action agency. The Iowa Department of Human Rights recently extended the LIHEAP applica-

tion period for eligible Iowans until May 31, 2020. Line crews remain on duty, working in two-man units unless emergency repairs require additional personnel. Eastern Iowa REC is com-municating with its staff regarding controlling the spread of illnesses in the work-place and is taking steps through frequent cleaning and sanitizing of surfaces, equip-

ment, and common areas. Additional Cooperative employees are working from home or on reduced in-office schedules as well. 11001105 In addition, all Cooperative employees are encouraged to stay home if they feel sick to reduce the exposure of illness-es to others. Employees are instructed to stay home until they are fever free without medication for 24 hours.

Statewide, electric coopera-tives are coordinating through the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives to pre-pare for and respond to disas-ters or threats to critical infra-structure. This includes sce-narios, such as pandemics that could impact the utility work-force. Through this coordination, electric cooperatives and gov-More COVID-19 see page 3.

By Kerry KoonceCIPCO Manager of

External Affairs In 1969, Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO), Corn Belt Power Cooperative and Iowa Electric Light and Power Company, broke ground on the construction of a 550 MW capacity nuclear power plant--the Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC) in Palo. The con-struction on the nuclear power plant spanned several years, with commercial operation commencing in February 1975. The plant was construct-ed on a 1,000-acre site in Palo adjacent to the Cedar River. Since 1975, DAEC has been a cornerstone of CIPCO’s gen-

eration portfolio, providing safe, reliable and cost-effec-tive energy to our members. As a 20% owner, CIPCO was proud to be part of bringing nuclear energy to the state with the largest single construction project, $168 million, in the history of Iowa at that time. The CIPCO and other stakeholders promoted the nuclear story to groups and classrooms across the state, including providing tours of the construction site in 1970 and 1971. The plant’s consistent and reliable operating strategy, along with $1 billion in addi-tional investments over the years, led to a series of upgrades increasing DAEC’s capacity from 550 MW to 622

MW, today’s generating capac-ity. The plant’s successful operation was never on greater display than in 2008 when it survived the 500-year historic flood. Through thoughtful planning, the plant sits at 20 feet above the Cedar River, providing the protection need-ed from the flood. In 2008, with the river cresting at record levels, DAEC’s operation con-tinued without faltering. In 2005, Iowa Electric Light and Power Company (also known as Alliant Energy), chose to sell its majority share in the plant to Florida Power & Light, a sub-sidiary of NextEra Energy. Alliant Energy continued to purchase 70% of the power from DAEC through a pur-chase power agreement (PPA). Also, in 2008, facility owners submitted the renewal applica-tion to extend DAEC’s operat-ing license to expire in 2014. In 2010, an additional 20-year operating license was granted. With increasing regulations on nuclear plants putting pres-sure on the cost of operations, and enhanced competition from lower cost natural gas-fired generation, in early 2018, NextEra Energy announced a likely end to production at

More DAEC see page 5.

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M.I.B. focuses on energy efficiencyeducation.See page 4.

Cooperative participates

in career day event.

See page 5.Lynch David; NicholsLynch James T; BurlingtonLyon Benjamin; Mt PleasantLyons John; Iowa City

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2020 treasure hunt list

continues.See page 8.

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All completed 2020 Coop-erative scholarship applica-tions have been forwarded to a panel of independent judges.

The winners of the 21 $1,000 scholarships will be announced and profiled in the May 13 issue of the Current

News. 100345000 The 2020 Youth Tour event has been canceled due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Winners will be profiled in the May C-N

Cooperative will shift to summer hours May 26 All Eastern Iowa REC ser-vice centers will shift to a sum-mer schedule starting Tuesday, May 26. At that time, offices will be open from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The summer hour schedule will run until Friday, Sept. 4. Starting Sept. 8, the day after Labor Day, the schedule will shift back to normal working hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Anyone calling to report a power outage should still call 800-728-1242, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Power out-age calls will be answered at all times.

The Duane Arnold Energy Center near Palo, IA, Iowa’s only nuclear generation facility is scheduled to close later this year.

DAEC set to close late in 2020

Cooperative responds to COVID-19 crisis

With many employees working from home or on reduced schedules, the employee parking lot at the Wilton service center was nearly empty. On a normal work day, almost every parking space in this lot is full.

By Abby Berry, NRECA If you’re in the market to upgrade your lawn care equipment, you may want to consider electric or battery-powered options. Electric lawn care equip-ment options are becoming more popular than ever, offer-ing consumers faster charging times, longer battery life and quieter, greener products com-pared to their gas-powered counterparts. Here are three ways you can electrify your lawn care this spring. Electric lawn mowers have come a long way over the last few years. Early models required corded connections, which were tricky to manage--but the cord has been cut. Newer cordless electric mow-ers are certainly more expen-sive than gas-powered mow-ers, but much of the upfront cost can be recovered since electricity is a less expensive fuel than gas, and electric engines generally require less maintenance than gas engines. Cordless electric mowers typi-cally range from $200 to $500. Electric mowers are suit-able for most lawn care needs, with batteries that typically require about one to two hours to fully charge, and most bat-teries can run for a full hour. That said, if you have a large yard (half an acre or larger), a gas-powered option may be best to suit your needs. Cordless electric trimmers are much quieter and easier to use, but most batteries last about 30 to 45 minutes. So, if you have a lot of space to trim, you may want to consider a back-up battery or plan to

work in short bursts. Costs can vary depending on your needs, but you can find a quality ver-sion for about $100. Cordless electric leaf blow-ers are lightweight and easy to maneuver, but they don’t offer quite as much power as gas-powered and corded blow-

ers. If your leaf blowing and clearing needs are minimal, a cordless electric leaf blower can get the job done. Costs for a cordless electric blower vary depending on power and bat-tery quality, but you can pur-chase a dependable model for about $150 and up.

The newest member of the Eastern Iowa REC manage-ment staff is David Zorich, who took over as division manager of accounting last month. A graduate of Muscatine High School and the University of Iowa, Zorich is also a certi-fied public accountant. As the Cooperative’s Division Manager of Accounting, Zorich provides financial and administrative leadership to the organization and is accountable for all aspects of financial reporting. “I’ve always had a propen-sity to work with numbers, which led me to pursue a career in accounting,” Zorich said. 12096702 Zorich started his Cooperative career in the midst of a unique period in the organization’s his-tory.

“In my first weeks on the job, we are in the middle of the COVID-19 event, so I’ve had lots of surprises,” Zorich explained. “What I’ve come to learn in this time is that pro-viding affordable, reliable,

and safe electrical service to our members is more than just a mission statement, it truly drives what we do.” The Cooperative’s focus on those it serves attracted Zorich to the job. “The ability to work for a community-based organiza-tion, that is as member-fo-cused as Eastern Iowa Light and Power, is a great spot to be in,” Zorich noted. “There is a community-like feel to the organization that makes it feel welcoming and a great place to work.” Zorich lives with his wife Jennifer, daughter, Thea, and two sons, Will and George, in Bettendorf. In addition to spending time with his family, he enjoys running and helping coach his sons’ baseball teams. Zorich is also a Chicago Bears and Cubs fan.

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Renewable energy output data is available online

The Skystream 2.4 residential wind turbine and 18-panel solar array were installed during the spring of 2010 at the Cooperative’s DeWitt service center.

Eastern Iowa REC’s wind turbine and solar array pro-duced a combined 457 kilo-watt hours of power during the month of March. For the month, the wind turbine produced 171 kWh while the solar array produced 286 kWh. During the month, the average wind speed in DeWitt was 8.16 mph and the average daily temperature was 40.5°F. The highest wind speed read-ing for the month was 44 mph at noon on March 29. The Cooperative’s wind tur-bine has a rated peak capacity of 2.4 kW. The solar array has a rated peak capacity of 3.1 kW. The weather figures were

gathered from the Iowa Department of Transportation Roadway Weather Information system found online at weath-erview.iowadot.gov. Three readings are taken each day to come up with the monthly average. The output from the wind turbine and solar array is also available on the Cooperative’s website, www.easterniowa. com. The kilowatt hour, kWh, is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 watt hours and is most com-monly known as a billing unit for energy delivered to con-sumers by electric utilities. A heater rated at 1,000 watts, operating for one hour, uses one kilowatt hour.

Enjoy the ease & convenience of an electric grill or smoker!

Great grilled and smoked taste.Easy to use, simply plug in!Costs less to operate.Variety of sizes and options.Priced to fit any budget, starting at just $115.

Electric grills and smokers are available at all Cooperative service centers or call, toll free, 1-800-728-1242.

Renewable energy project forms, tariffs available online Eastern Iowa REC members wishing to install a renewable energy system can now obtain the initial applications, agree-ments and tariffs online through the Cooperative's web-site, www.easterniowa.com. The Renewable Energy tab on the main menu bar is where the appropriate forms can be found. You can also find the Iowa Energy Center publica-

tion "Home Series: Solar PV Energy Guide." It is important to discuss your project with the Coop-erative to ensure the intercon-nection process smoothly moves forward. Contact Cooperative divi-sion manager of member ser-vice Don Roth, 1-800-728-1242 or via email at don.roth@east-erniowa.com.

The Cooperative sells MECO 2-in-1 electric smokers. Photo courtesy MECO

Electric smokers are available at all Cooperative service centers The MECO Americana 2-in-1 Electric Combo Water Smoker’s chimney-like design with a loose-fitting, vented lid and tight-fitting doors creates a constant flow of new smoke for maximum flavor. Smoke flow may be mini-mized, without extinguishing the smoking source, by shut-ting all vents and only allow-ing smoke to vent around the hood perimeter. The slow cooking feature allows for maximum flavor and mois-ture, perfecting a juicy and tender product with less effort. The smoker has 351 square inches of cooking space, two

chrome-plated cooking grids, and a built-in temperature gauge. Flavor channels direct smoke for maximum food fla-voring, and the heavy-duty reinforced steel legs add extra strength and durability. When used as a grill, the reflector pan redirects heat to the cooking surface for thor-ough and even cooking. With its interlocking hood and base, it can be converted into a Lock ‘N Go portable Electric Grill. MECO electric smokers are available for $115, plus tax, at Cooperative service centers in DeWitt, Lone Tree, Wapello and Wilton.

David Zorich

Accounting department under new leadership

Three ways to electrify your lawn care

Chapman Metering, Eastern Iowa REC’s contract meter technicians, plan to work on a meter replacement project in the southern portion of the service territory. This work

will be done mainly in Louisa and Des Moines counties. Due to the COVID-19 cri-sis, technicians will be follow-ing a “no knock” approach to maintain social distancing

protocols. Cooperative mem-bers involved in this project will receive a phone notifica-tion a few days ahead of time and a Chapman employee will call the member. The meter change out will

require a 2-3 minute interrup-tion in power. It is important that the Cooperative has a valid phone number on file. Call 1-800-728-1242 or email billing@easterniowa.com to update or

provide an accurate phone number for your account. Anyone objecting to this project can call in ahead of the replacement. Call 800-728-1242 ext. 7338 if you have questions.

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Cooperative is prepared to meet this new challenge As this issue of the Current News was in production, Eastern Iowa REC, along with our state and nation, was grappling with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. It has changed the way we go about our daily lives. With a new era of “shelter-in-place” and “social dis-tancing,” the Cooperative has adjusted its operations—but rest assured, the lights will stay on and the Cooperative will continue to provide service throughout this crisis. Eastern Iowa REC has disaster and business resumption plans to ensure the organization can continue operation in the face of extraordi-nary circumstances. Now, most times, these plans are used in the wake of major weather events like a tornado or major ice storm. Planning to make certain key operations con-tinue during a crisis is the reason these plans are in place. Our number one priority is mak-ing sure Cooperative members have service. When the COVID-19 crisis arrived, Cooperative management staff held several meetings to discuss options to make certain the health and safety of our members and employ-ees were protected while also making sure there would be no interruption in service. We came up with a series of steps that we think will accomplish both objectives. The first thing we did was close the lobbies of our service centers to the public. While our

service centers remained open, we wanted to limit in-person contact. We encouraged mem-bers to use the telephone or the drop boxes at each location to make bill payments or con-duct business. The online pay-ment portal, SmartHub®, can also be used to make pay-ments, report outages and manage your account. Cooperative line crews remained on the job, but are working under new operational guidelines. Lineworkers are working in two-man crews unless emergency repairs call for more personnel. Crews contact the warehouse by telephone or email to request materials and these are left in staging areas behind the Wilton service center so that crews can limit their access inside the facility. All outage calls will be answered throughout this crisis. The Cooperative is also working with our state association, the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives, to coordinate our reac-tion to this crisis. A mutual aid plan is in place to assist elec-tric cooperatives around the state in times of crisis. Should an organization need additional help, neighboring electric cooperatives stand ready to lend a hand.

This situation has also led to adjustments for the rest of the Cooperative workforce. Employees are working remotely from their homes or are working staggered, rotating shifts in the office. All essential duties are being cov-ered during the crisis. Cooperative business activities are continuing, but are being accom-plished under new and unique circumstances. The Cooperative also recognizes the poten-tial hardships faced by the membership during this crisis. Until May 1, 2020, the Cooperative will be waiving disconnection of service and late fees for non-payment of energy bills. Please understand, meter readings will contin-ue to be collected and bills will be calculated during this time. We encourage all members to pay what they can towards their bill to avoid a large balance when the crisis eases. Members who are facing financial struggles should contact a Cooperative customer service representative to explore bill payment options. The state of Iowa has also extended the appli-cation deadline for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) until May 31, 2020. Contact your local community action agency for details. 13018210 While it may not be business as usual at this time for Eastern Iowa REC, we are continuing with our core mission of keeping the lights on for Cooperative members.

Kirk TredeCEO

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Cooperative bylaws are available In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, copies of the bylaws of Eastern Iowa REC are available to any-one interested, either mem-bers of the Cooperative or the general public, at the reception counter of the headquarters office at Wilton, Iowa, and at the Cooperative's service cen-ters at Wapello, DeWitt, and Lone Tree, Iowa. If you wish for a copy of the Cooperative's bylaws, please ask at any Cooperative office.

Earlier this month, Eastern Iowa REC, along with other electric cooperatives across the country, celebrated Lineworker Appreciation Day on April 13. Some other electric utilities choose to celebrate this occas-sion on April 18. The U.S. Senate declared April 18, 2013, as Lineworker Appreciation Day, but this was a one-time resolution. In 2014,

Good Friday fell on April 18. Because the 2013 designa-tion was a one-time resolution and many electric coopera-tives did not want the date to coincide with Good Friday (or fall on a weekend), the National Rural Electric Cooperative Associa-tion board designated the second Monday of every April as Lineworker Appreciation Day.

Why we recognize April 13

See if you could save money by switching

to an electric heating system.

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COVID-19 from page 1.ernment partners focus on actions and strategies that help protect the energy grid, pre-vent threats that may disrupt electricity service, and develop capabilities that help electric cooperatives quickly respond and recover when major inci-dents impact the grid. Cooperative members are encouraged to use the Cooperative’s online portal, Smarthub®, by visiting our website at www.easterniowa.com to make bill payments. Members can also contact cus-tomer service staff via tele-phone at 1-800-728-1242 for additional assistance. In addition, Eastern Iowa REC reminds its members to be on the lookout for suspicious e-mails, phone calls, or persons impersonating Cooperative em- ployees or charitable organiza-tions. Unfortunately, scammers

take advantage of situations such as these when households are otherwise preoccupied. If you get a call from some-one claiming to represent Eastern Iowa REC and they make threats or demand imme-diate payment, hang up and call the Cooperative at 1-800-728-1242 or your local law enforcement agency. Eastern Iowa REC also encourages members who are looking for resources regard-ing COVID-19 to consult with

their local healthcare provider and to be conscious of expo-sure to others. The Center for Disease Control is the primary resource for all national news and guidance related to coro-navirus/COVID-19: https://w w w. c d c . g o v / c o r o n a v i -rus/2019-ncov/index.html. Members can also refer to The Iowa Department of Public Health for state news and updates at idph.iowa.gov/Emerging-Heal th-Issues/Novel-Coronavirus.

COVID-19 alters Cooperative work activities, but operations will continue

Planned meter change out program will continue under new protocol

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Attention Patronage DepartmentPlease review my Account Number _____________ and make the appropriate changes.

Change name from __________________________ (Name)to __________________ ____________________ (Name) (Social Security Number) Reason for change:

____ Death _______________________________ (Date of Event)

____ Divorce _______________________________ (Date of Event) Address: Phone Number:

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______________________________________ (Date) (Signature of person completing this form.)

Updated records needed for 2020 patronage payments Eastern Iowa REC will be returning patronage this year . The board of directors will be approving the patronage amounts at its April meeting. Current members taking ser-vice during those years approved will receive a credit applied to their electric bill. Previous members who no longer receive service from the Cooperative will receive a check in the mail for their refund. If there has been a change to your joint membership due to death or divorce, the Cooperative would like to correct its records. In the case of divorce, the patronage will be split between both members. If one party maintains an active Cooper-

ative membership, their por-tion of the patronage will be deducted from their bill. The second party will receive their portion in the form of a check that will be mailed to them. If neither party in a divorce maintains an active Coopera-tive membership, both parties will receive a check in the mail for their patronage payment. Please fill out the form print-ed with this article and return it to the Cooperative by June 12. A Cooperative employee will review your account and make any necessary changes. If you have any questions, please contact the Coopera-tive's patronage department. Call, toll free, 1-800-728-1242.

More than 200 building industry professionals and Iowa electric co-op staff attended the 2020 Momentum is Building conference, held Feb. 6-7 in West Des Moines. The annual conference pro-motes residential energy effi-ciency building concepts and provides valuable CEU train-ing for electricians, plumbers and HVAC professionals. This year, 20 vendors and exhibi-tors attended the conference to share new trends and products related to residential energy efficiency. The conference also serves to educate the next generation of professionals as

several construction students from Indian Hills Community College and Iowa Central Community College attended. “The Momentum Is Building conference is a great opportunity to build relation-ships with the contractors that are working with our members and for allowing contractors to learn about the new and exist-ing energy efficient technolo-gies,” Don Roth, Cooperative division manager of member service said. “Eastern Iowa REC encourages contractors to attend MIB and will spon-sor up to 20 individual con-tractors. This is a win-win

opportunity for everyone.” Sandra Adomatis of Adomatis Appraisal Services stressed the importance of prop-erly marketing energy efficient homes in her general session keynote speech to the group. “Promoting energy efficien-cy housing is a group effort that requires support from utilities, builders, lenders, appraisers and realtors,” she noted. The annual conference is managed and organized by Iowa’s generation and trans-mission cooperatives, includ-ing Central Iowa Power Cooperative, which supplies power to Eastern Iowa REC.

Building momentum for energy efficiency

Iowa contractors, HVAC professionals and electric cooperative personnel gathered in Des Moines last month for the annual Momentum is Building conference to learn about the latest in energy efficiency technology.

Eastern Iowa REC mem-bers understand they are billed for the energy they use, but explaining how demand enters into that bill is a bit more dif-ficult. It may help to under-stand how electricity is pro-duced and then delivered to your home and how having that electricity ready when you need it enters into the cal-culations. Electricity for our member-ship is generated by a genera-tion and transmission coopera-tive. Eastern Iowa REC is a member of Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) and purchases the power they generate. Once generated, electricity then travels over high voltage transmission lines to each of the Cooperative’s substations where it is reduced to a lower voltage for distribution. From the substation, the Cooperative’s distribution electric lines travel down your road to your home, farm or business. 14075904 Your electric bill is made up of the cost to generate the electricity, as well as the cost to distribute it, and can be thought of in terms like ‘ener-gy consumption’ and ‘energy demand’. Energy consumption occur-ring over a longer period of

time is measured in kilo-watt-hours (kWh), and is the measurement unit you are billed on. Demand, measured in kilowatts (kW), is the instantaneous need for energy and makes up a significant portion of the Cooperative’s power bill from CIPCO and is incorporated into Eastern Iowa REC’s electric rates. For explanation, we will use 100 watt lightbulbs. Regardless of whether a light-bulb is on for one hour or ten hours, each bulb “demands” the same amount of energy from the generating station producing electricity the entire time it is lit (in this example each bulb demands 100 watts). One lightbulb that is on for ten hours would consume 1 kilowatt-hour of energy and have an associated instanta-neous demand of 100 watts. Ten lightbulbs turned on for only one hour would also con-sume 1 kilowatt-hour of ener-gy, but would have a signifi-cantly higher instantaneous demand of 1,000 watts. During peak usage hours, the cost for the Cooperative to provide the energy needed to serve the ten lightbulbs on for one hour is significantly more than one lightbulb for ten hours due to the higher demand when the ten lightbulbs are

turned on at the same time. Higher demand values require CIPCO to produce more power in a shorter time period in order to meet your energy needs. Eastern Iowa REC purchases kilowatts from CIPCO based on the demand of our members during peak hours. Think of demand as the speedometer reading in your

car. It is the rate at which ener-gy is being consumed. Energy usage is like the miles driven on your car’s odometer. As you understand, through our Time of Use rates, peak demand refers to the time of day when the demand for elec-tricity is the highest and the most costly to produce. For Eastern Iowa REC, that peak time is between 4:00 pm and

9:00 pm and is the reason for the higher $0.16/kilowatt-hour ‘on-peak’ rate that you see on your bill. When you can shift your energy use away from those peak hours, both the Cooperative and you as mem-bers can save on your energy costs with the lower ‘off-peak’ rate of only $0.083/kilo-watt-hour.

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Energy Star® heat pump water heater (stand alone units)Resistance Storage Unit w/ geothermal heat recovery--Desuperheater (40 gal. or larger)Resistance Storage Unit (40 gal. or larger) electric replacementResistance Storage Unit (40 gal. or larger) New Construction or Gas ReplacementResistance Storage Unit (40 gal. or larger) w/ first time Heat Plus RateDrain Water Heater Recovery Pipe (requires electric water heater)

Air Quality/Heat Pumps/Air Conditioning Central air conditioner (min. SEER of 15 & 12.5 EER)

Standard Air Source Heat Pump Standard Hybrid/Add On Heat Pump

Energy Star® Air Source Heat Pump Minimum 1.5 tons (SEER 15/EER 12.5/HSPF 8.5) Geothermal heat pump w/closed loop Geothermal heat pump w/open loop Geothermal Unit Only (existing closed/open loop)

Heat Plus Rate Heat Plus Rate/Meter/ per home Heat Plus Rate/Meter/apartment or shared buildingAppliance Rebates (Must be Energy Star® rated) Clothes washer (w/electric water heater) Clothes dryer Residential Indoor Lighting--Designed Lights Consortium or Energy Star® Rated

Hard Wired LED Fixtures (see rebate form for details) Dusk to Dawn Outdoor Lighting--Designed Lights Consortium or Energy Star® Rated

LED 20-34 Watt Fixture LED 35-49 Watt Fixture LED 50-74 Watt Fixture LED 75-124 Watt Fixture LED 125 Watt Fixture or moreResidential New Home Construction Premier Electric Home Bonus--see rebate form for details All Star Home Bonus--see rebate form for detailsModel Home Model Home--ask for detailsElectric Car Charger Residential Level II Charger

$100$250/ton$350/ton$250/ton

$250 bonus $450/ton$350/ton$150/ton

$100$50

$40$20

$5/fixture

Eastern Iowa REC Residential Rebate Program$650

$250

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$10$20$40$50$60

All rebate forms are available online at: www.easterniowa.com.

Call 1-800-728-1242 for rebates on weatherization, agriculture & commercial equipment and lighting.

$200$500

$5,000

$500*

All rebates are mutually exclusive and

at the discretion of the Cooperative.

All rebates less than $100 will be credited

to the member’s energy bill. Rebates more than $100 will be paid by check as long as the member’s

account is current.

Members must apply for rebates within six

months of the purchase date

(as shown on the member’s invoice).

Past eligibility, however, does not

guarantee that equipment will meet criteria for current

programs.

* Electric Car Charger rebates are

50% of installed costs up to $500.

Clip this item and help others Eastern Iowa REC has always extended a helping hand to those needing it. Now, in response to actions by the Iowa General Assem-bly, your Cooperative has established RECare, a program of members helping members. RECare will provide funds to be distributed by local community action agencies to help pay winter heating bills and to assist in the weatherization of homes of low-income consumers. You may make a one-time contribution or you may make a monthly pledge. Even a dollar a month pledge will help others! You care, we care, RECare. YES, I want to be part of members helping members and contribute to RECare.

_____ I will make a one-time contribution to RECare. My check is enclosed. _____ I will contribute $_____ per month to RECare. I understand this amount will be my monthly RECare pledge.NAME __________________________________________________ADDRESS _______________________________________________CITY _____________________ STATE _______ ZIP _____________ACCOUNT NUMBER ______________________________________Please mail to: RECare Eastern Iowa REC P.O. Box 3003 Wilton, IA 52778-3003

DAEC from page 1.DAEC in 2025 when Alliant Energy’s PPA agreement ended, despite its 2034 operat-ing license. Ultimately, NextEra Energy released Alliant Energy from the PPA early. NextEra Energy, as the majority owner, made another announcement in September 2018 that the plant would cease operations on its next scheduled refueling date in October 2020. DAEC currently provides 35% of CIPCO’s energy port-folio and is a key source of emission-free, reliable and safe energy. 15006106 “While DAEC has been a valuable baseload and econom-ic engine in Iowa for over 40 years, we recognize that eco-

nomics drove the decision for earlier than planned retire-ment,” said CIPCO Executive Vice President and CEO Bill Cherrier. “Our top concern has been navigating potential finan-cial impacts on our member cooperatives and municipalities due to decommissioning costs.” After NextEra’s 2018 announcement, CIPCO began making strategic investments in cost-effective, diverse ener-gy sources to replace both the energy and capacity into CIPCO’s generation portfolio caused by the loss of DAEC. New generation projects announced since that time are the 103.5 MW Heartland Divide Wind Energy Center located in Audubon and Guthrie counties, and com-

pleted at the end of 2018; an $85 million project to repower the Summit Lake Generation Station with efficient, gas-fired reciprocating engines scheduled to be complete late in 2020; and the 100 MW Wapello Solar facility, Iowa’s largest solar project, also slat-ed for completion later this year. CIPCO purchases 100 percent of the energy produced by Heartland Divide as it will from Wapello Solar. “DAEC has been a valuable economic engine in this state for over 40 years,” said Cherrier. “As we look to the near-term and long-term future, we have been fortunate to quickly source cost-effec-tive wind and solar energy generation, which we believe

will serve our members and their communities well into the future.” CIPCO is the generation and transmission electric cooperative which serves Eastern Iowa REC. With a balanced, 24/7 energy portfo-lio, CIPCO is committed to

providing cost-effective, safe, and reliable energy. CIPCO and its 13 members serve over 300,000 Iowans in 58 Iowa counties. CIPCO’s offices are located in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Creston, and Wilton, Iowa. For more information visit www.cipco.net.

Construction began in 1969 on the Duane Arnold Energy Center near Palo, IA and the nuclear plant went into com-mercial operation in 1975.

CIPCO is preparing to adjust power portfolio

LEFT--Austin Anderson, Cooperative journeyman lineman, helps a student try on the rubber sleeves and gloves used by lineworkers during a career day event at the Wilton Com-munity Center March 5. ABOVE--Aaron Healy, Cooperative energy advisor, was on hand to answers questions from the students about the Cooperative’s all-electric vehicle.

Promoting Cooperative careers Cooperative employees including Michelle Walker, division manager of adminis-trative services; Erin DeLong, executive assistant; Aaron Healy, energy advisor; and Austin Anderson, journeyman lineman represented Eastern Iowa REC at a careeer day event for Wilton and Durant high school students March 5 at the Wilton Community Center. Approximately 400 stu-dents took part in the career day activity.

Members may place personal ads in Current News at no cost, up to 25 words per ad, and only one ad per issue. Business ads from members cannot be accept-ed unless the business is served by the Cooperative, or upon pay-ment in advance at 10 cents per word. Only ads with member’s name and account number will be accepted. Only telephone numbers will be listed unless oth-erwise requested. Members may send their ads to Eastern Iowa REC, Attn: Market Place, P.O. Box 3003, Wilton, Iowa 52778. The Current News or the Cooperative will not be responsi-ble for damages resulting from any errors in copy. Members are advised to check ads prior to transactions. Acceptance of advertising by the Current News does not imply endorsement by Eastern Iowa REC of the product or service advertised. Advertisers are screened by the editor and every effort is made to protect the subscriber, but the Current News and Eastern Iowa REC are not responsible for the performance of the product or service adver-tised.

- ANIMALS/ANIMAL RELATED –

FREE- Free rabbit cage w/good solid bottom. Phone Muscatine 563-260-3456.

FOR SALE- Minnows for pond stocking. Phone Morning Sun 319-572-2929.

FOR SALE- Six roosters that need homes, 8-months-old, have too many, $1 each. Phone Muscatine 563-260-3456.

FOR SALE- 16-year-old white buckskin mare pony; 16-year-old quarter horse, profes-sionally trained; beautiful pair of trail horses. Phone Iowa City 319-683-3200.

FOR SALE- Registered Black Angus Yearling & two-year-old bulls, performance and carcass scan information avail-able, call early for best choice, Wishing Well Angus. Phone Columbus Junction 319-461-6554.

FOR SALE- PB Angus Yearling & 2-year-old bulls from Ro-Sie View Farms, Columbus Jct., genetics heavily influenced from Schaff Angus Valley includ-ing this year’s offering sired by Raindance, Sensation & Voltage, buy now & take delivery later. Phone Columbus Junction 319-631-1707.

FOR SALE- 2-year-old & yearling bulls, half-blood to pure-bred Simmental; NEW Apache-Palco livestock equipment: corral panels, feeder wagons, creep feeders, feed bunks, tubs, chutes. Phone Atalissa 319-631-3565.

FOR SALE- Round bale hay feeder, 8’ Sioux, $60; five 16’x52” cattle panels, $15 each. Phone Muscatine 563-260-5445.

FOR SALE- Aquariums, fil-ters, heaters, used, sizes 5, 10, 20, 29, 40, 55 & 125 gallons, $7 & up, must sell. Phone Clinton 563-249-0628.

SHEEP SHEARING- Sheep shearing done. Phone Muscatine 563-299-4013.

MARSHALL’S PET SHOP- Specializing in feeder mice & rats, 2426 Echo Ave., Letts. Phone Troy & Amanda Marshall 563-607-2095.

- VEHICLES/BOATS/MOTOR HOMES/ETC. –

WANTED- Collector buying vintage bicycles from 1930’s through 1950’s w/horn tanks, headlights, etc., all makes includ-ing Schwinn, Elgin, Monark, Hawthorne, Huffman, Columbia, Shelby, Firestone, Rollfast, Colson, etc., or any deluxe or unusual old bicycles, will pick up anywhere. Phone 309-645-4623.

WANTED- Cash paid for antique Harley Davidson, Indian or other American made motor-cycles from 1920’s through 1960’s, any condition, Illinois collector will pick up anywhere. Phone 309-645-4623.

WANTED- Old running/non running dirt bikes, 4 wheelers, 3 wheelers, etc., cash buyer. Phone Lone Tree 563-299-4570.

WANTED- Vintage car/mus-cle car that is sitting around, cash buyer. Phone Lone Tree 563-299-4570.

WANTED- Older snowmo-biles, snow suits, helmets, any-thing snow related, prefer shed-ded machines but will consider others, give me a call w/what you have. Phone Riverside 319-648-2070 or 319-321-1989.

WANTED- 3 wheelers, dirt bikes & Honda mini-bikes, any condition, willing to pay up to $600 depending on condition; also ’68-’72 Blazer/Jimmy, whole or parts, especially top-pers. Phone Durant 563-508-3781.

FOR SALE- ’96 Ford Ranger, 4WD, $1500 as is. Phone after-noons, Muscatine 563-260-5397.

FOR SALE- ’49 3-ton Inter-national pickup truck, bright red body in very good condition, 6-cylinder engine & other inter-nal parts need assembling, asking $8000. Phone Muscatine 563-320-7469.

FOR SALE- ’97 Jeep Wrangler, newer performance motor, new tires, winch & many add on accessories, clean, sharp & quick. Phone Ainsworth 319-461-3813.

FOR SALE-Honda Goldwing trike, excellent condition, low mileage. Phone Tipton 563-886-2253.

FOR SALE- ’85 HD FXRT black w/fairing, lowers, saddle-bags & trunk. Tires, suspension, belt, pulleys & motor done in last 4000 miles, $8000 cash. Phone Nichols 319-723-4479.

FOR SALE- Tires 1 set (4) of all-terrain 275/55R20 Hankook Dynapro ATM 6 ply, 7800 miles, removed from new F150, perfect condition, $400 set or reasonable offer. Phone Muscatine 563-262-8332.

FOR SALE- Two ’60 T-Bird doors, solid not rusted out, $200 or trade for model A parts. Phone Moscow 319-480-3120.

FOR SALE- 16’ Sea Nymph & trailer w/40HP Yamaha motor, make offer. Phone Clinton 706-573-9546.

FOR SALE-Quachita 12’ Jon Boat w/4HP Johnson & trailer; 15HP Johnson, needs work. $750 obo for all. Phone West Liberty 319-627-4993.

FOR SALE- ’07 Crossroads Paradise Pointe fifth wheel camp-er, 4 slides, new refrigerator & microwave, always stored inside, excellent condition. Phone Lone Tree 319-430-3441.

FOR SALE- Blue ox tow bar for Jeep ’15 Wrangler, two years old, cash only, $300. Phone Muscatine 563-299-0490.

FOR SALE- ’13 Ford F450SD, V10 Automatic, approx. 183,000 miles, stake bed w/rack on top, nice work truck, $12,900. Phone or text Davenport 563-340-1679.

FOR SALE- ’13 Zimmerman tandem-axle car trailer, 18’x2’ 10,000 GVWR axles, wood floor, alum deck plate fenders, 83” wide, pull-out ramps, chain box, LED lights, electric brakes, 225/75 R15 tires, $2200. Phone Burlington 319-985-2303.

FOR SALE- ’05 Buick Terraza mini-van, nice shape but needs brake work & other smaller issues, 175k miles, $1000 firm. Phone Morning Sun 319-931-2951.

- FARM/MACHINERY/MOWERS –

WANTED- Old hay for gar-den beds, will pick up, prefer small bales. Phone New Liberty 563-499-1563.

FOR SALE- 6’ Dearborn sickle mower, $300; 2-bottom Dearborn plow, $300; Woods Cadet 6’ mower, $675; all obo. Phone Wapello 563-299-8029.

FOR SALE- ’76 1486 IH tractor w/duals; ’78 1586 IH trac-tor w/duals; ’88 MF 550 com-bine, grain table & corn head; IH 900 8-row semi-mounted planter w/conveyer loader; ’74 Ford 700 D grain truck w/Parker gravity flow wagon box. Phone Wapello 319-523-3211.

FOR SALE- 8-N Ford tractor w/blade, in good condition, good tires, some new parts, ran when put away in shed, $2750. Phone Wapello 563-299-8029.

FOR SALE- JD 4-row culti-vator, rear mounted; JD 415 rota-ry hoe. Phone Lone Tree 319-325-9080.

FOR SALE- JD 4400 com-bine parts/restoration, $600; silage wagon, $200; Kewanee Roller Mill 450; 5 bottom AC plow, $350. Phone Oakville 815-382-2586.

FOR SALE- 5’ rotary mower, 3 pt.; 3 bottom plow, 3 pt.; 4-row JD planter M494 w/cylinder; hayrack; 6’ blade, 3 pt.; 3 pt. hay fork; other miscellaneous items. Phone Muscatine 563-299-2962.

FOR SALE-Sanborn air com-pressor, 5HP, 220-volt, 60 gal., seller will help purchaser load, $175. Phone Rochester 563-946-2023.

FOR SALE- Kubota G5200 lawn tractor, 44” deck, w/48” snowblower, $1500. Phone Durant 563-529-3707.

FOR SALE- Lawn trailer, 2 ½’W x 4’L w/32” metal side-walls, pneumatic tires, pin style hitch, originally Agri Fab vacu-um leaf pickup trailer, $65. Phone Wapello 563-506-3466.

FOR SALE- Big round bales, grass hay stored inside. Phone Riverside 319-330-6336.

FOR SALE- JD 15’ disc/har-row; IH 400 6-row 30” planter; field cultivator 16’ w/harrow; 300 gal. sprayer w/PTO pump, priced to sell. Phone Calamus 563-246-2134.

FOR SALE- JD 12-row 7000 planter, precision corn units, bean meters, 20/20 precision monitor, $7250. Phone Yarmouth 319-931-2951.

FOR SALE- 9’ Kewanee blade w/3 pt. hitch, $500 obo. Phone Muscatine 563-949-5004.

FOR SALE- New Idea 2-row picker, $500; Gravity Wagon, $250; Gehl Grinder Mixer, $2500; JD 4020 duals, $200; IH 1086 duals & weights, $200. Phone Muscatine 563-320-3276.

FOR SALE- International 800 Cyclo Air Planter, 6-row, w/monitor, excellent condition, always stored inside, $3400. Phone Camanche 563-777-0185.

FOR SALE- Misc. shafts, brackets, sprockets, 2 ground drive transmission units, 12 insecticide boxes, 12 platforms for insecticide boxes, parts are from a ’13 8222 12R30 White Planter, make offer. Phone Muscatine 563-260-8882.

- HOME FURNISHINGS/APPLIANCES –

WANTED- Someone who will work on mantel clocks. Phone Wapello 319-766-2571, leave message.

FOR SALE- Sears Kenmore gas range, white, $100. Phone Durant 563-785-6432.

FOR SALE- Lopi Revere fireplace wood-insert w/blower, $350. Phone Tipton 319-480-3142.

- MISC. OR MULTIPLE –

COUNTRY HUMOR- Send your first-person country humor items to the Current News. When printed, the author receives $25. The C-N editor serves as the judge. Mail country humor items to Eastern Iowa REC, P.O. Box 3003, Wilton, IA 52778.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST- Annual Hills Fire Department pancake breakfast at Hills Community Center, Sunday May 3 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WANTED- Buying old gui-tars & amplifiers, the older the better, broken or not working okay, acoustic & electric, even organs & drums will be consid-ered, call w/what you have, cash paid. Phone Riverside 319-321-2335 or 319-648-2070.

WANTED- Old fishing lures/plugs, old reels & related fishing items. Phone Muscatine 563-264-1703.

FOR SALE- Trackless train w/trailer, great for carnivals, parades, advertising, business promotional & other fun events, will haul kids or adults, semi self-loading trailer. Phone Wapello 563-299-8029.

FOR SALE- Nice 6-person hot tub, $300 obo. Phone Wapello 563-299-8029.

FOR SALE- Buffalo meat, all cuts. Phone Winter Bison, Blue Grass 563-381-3671.

Phoenix Services--Has the weather ruined Your Driveway, Road, Farm yard? Steel making slag aggregates are very strong, durable materials that perform better than natural aggregates. Great for Access Roads, Parking lots, Driveways, Pathways, Lay-down Areas, Feed lots and pens, Erosion Control. Sizes available: 1” x 0” @ $3.35/ton3” x 0” @ $3.00/ton5” x 3” @ $2.00/tonAll prices FOB, DELIVERY available call Ted Skowron. For delivery pricing up to 75 miles from Wilton. Phoenix is located inside Gerdau Steel – Gate B @ 1500 W 3rd St – Wilton.219-246-0038 (Skowron) 563-732-4010 (Scale)Open 7a- 3p; Monday -Friday. For more information visit www.phxslag.com.

FOR SALE- Good used snowblowers; 55-gallon plastic barrels w/removable lids; used lawnmowers. Phone Muscatine 563-299-7903.

FOR SALE- 17’ Michi-Craft heat treated aluminum canoe, double end, has side mount for motor; Blacksmith anvils & misc. Phone Lisbon 319-455-2305.

FOR SALE- Walls bib over-alls, new, never worn, extra-large size 42-44, $40. Phone Tipton 563-357-4425.

FOR SALE- Stihl chainsaw MS250, 18” bar, good condition, $150; everything you need to raise bees, except the bees, $500; beaver-tail dual axle car hauler trailer, $700. Phone Clinton 563-249-9110.

FOR SALE- 1940’s RCA upright console radio, works, $50; nice looking Wurlitzer, 120 button, bass accordion, keys & buttons work like they should but needs some internal work to play in tune, $50. Phone Baldwin 563-212-0895.

FOR SALE- Street Demon 4-barrel 625cfm carburetor, used very little, $175; portable sand base basketball pole & back-board, free you haul away. Phone Tipton 563-459-8077.

FOR SALE- New Apollo brass ball valves ½”-2 ½” sweat & threaded, some three-way, some steam, 25 pieces total, over $1000 purchased new, asking $200 obo. Phone Rochester 563-946-2023.

MOVING SALE- IH 460, wide front end, good cond., $4000 obo; 5’ bush hog, used once, great shape & cuts well; $400; 4’ box blade, $75 obo; 2600 sq. ft. ranch style house on 7.5 acres, 70’x120’ barn/riding arena/machine building, email for pictures & details, $315,000 obo. Email mmbacres@yahoo.com or Phone West Liberty 319-640-8738.

The Market Place

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The Market Place KitchenKuisine

Country HumorGrandpa creates a long-lasting memory for his grandchild

By Jean Larimer As a three or four year old child, I was visiting my grand-parents. It was fall and the leaves had been falling off the trees covering the ground. Grandpa announced he was going to the chicken coop to prepare a chicken for supper. I decided to go see what Grandpa was doing. 16022305 Within minutes and with much excitement, I ran back into the house shouting, “Grandma come quick, Grandpa’s taking the leaves off the chicken!” After seventy years, I can still feel the excitement of that day and the warmth of my grandparents love.

***** Send your first person country humor items to the Current News. When print-ed, the author receives a $25 bill credit. The C-N editor serves as the judge.

FOR SALE- JD 820 diesel, loader on front, blade on back, $8000; tractor weights; LB white heater; grapple hooks; various pitch forks & tools; gas grill; smoker; metal glider; old set of scales; pull behind yard sprayer. Phone Atalissa 563-649-2256.

FOR SALE- GE air condi-tioner, used 5 weeks; six 8’x6” brace post; two angle iron, new. Phone Bennett 563-340-7104.

FOR SALE- Amish box type & courting buggies w/steel wheel rims, stored in barn, needing light restoration; Amish horse cart w/rubber wheel rims, nearly new. Phone New London 319-750-3493.

- HOUSE/PROPERTY –

FOR SALE- House & build-ings on 3+ acres. Phone New Liberty 563-843-2446.

FOR SALE- House for sale, for salvage or can be moved, many nice windows, furnace, air, etc. Phone Tipton 563-886-2057, leave message.

FOR SALE- Rare business investment opportunity for per-sons interested in the hospitality and/or restaurant environment, on-site living available in this historical building, listed in National Register of Historical Places, if this sounds interesting please call to set up an appoint-ment to discuss in person. Phone Wapello 563-299-8029.

FOR SALE- Large lot at Cedar View homeowners associ-ation, 24’x24’ three season build-ing, has sandpoint well & elec-tricity, quiet area close to Muscatine, IA, private boat ramp, low taxes & low yearly dues, for more information call Dave at 563-260-3891, leave message & will call back ASAP.

- SERVICES –

WANTED- Scrap iron of all kinds: iron, tractors, wire, tin, appliances; free pick up. Phone Wilton 563-260-3355.

WANTED- Scrap metal & appliances. Phone Muscatine 563-554-6788, 563-607-0236 or 563-554-7674.

Custom Baling- R & L Farms custom baling, round & small squares, cover edge net wrap, hay, straw & stalks, price depend-ing on location & amount. Phone Riverside/Lone Tree 319-325-5073.

A-OK Sanitation Service- Septic tank cleaning, installation, repair, licensed & insured, state certified inspector, 50 years’ experience, serving east central Iowa area. Phone 563-299-2228, 563-724-3458 or 563-299-2459.

19th Century Limestone Building Restoration- Call John for quality old world craftsman-ship, certified in historic resto-ration, basements, barns & com-mercial. Phone DeWitt 563-659-3476.

Iowa Maintenance- Painting, repair work, new construction & more. Phone Iowa City 319-631-1937.

Current Electric Inc.- Free estimates, residential/commer-cial, State of Iowa licensed. Phone Jeff, Blue Grass 563-381-4500.

Gerhardt Construction & Remodeling- Licensed & insured general contractor & electrician, providing professional results for all of your commercial & resi-dential needs, call for a free esti-mate. Phone 563-210-5711.

Marshall Handyman Services- Can do almost any-thing; also looking for old appli-ances. Phone Letts 563-607-2095.

PABEERS Handyman Services- Able to complete most all home repair projects, com-plete repair shop, registered con-tractor C126123. Phone or text Alan, Ainsworth 319-330-4378.

Howard Forest & Prairie- Professional tree service & natu-ral resource management. Phone Bart for a free estimate 563-299-4847 or email bh.howardfp@gmail.com.

Iowa River Tree Service- Tree trimming, removal & stump removal services, snow removal & landscaping services. Locally owned out of Columbus Junction, IA and serving all surrounding areas. For free estimates call 319-212-0201 or email joseley-va312@gmail.com.

Entenmoor Habitat Im- provement- Food plot prepara-tion/planting, brush mowing & stump grinding. Phone Jeff 563-277-0059 or entenmoor@gmail.com for an estimate or to sched-ule work.

Skid Steer Work- Tree pull-ing, hauling & leveling rock, dirt, etc., clean up CRP fields, trees must go w/my tree puller, can pull up to 7”-diameter trees. Phone Bill, Muscatine 563-506-9848 for details.

Mills Paranormal Re- search Society- Is your home or business haunted? Do you need answers? Call the professionals. No fees. Will travel. Phone 563-607-1988 or email j_mills_18@live.com. Facebook@MillsParanormal Research Society & Instagram @millsparanormal.

Tammi’s House Cleaning- Muscatine area. Phone 563-506-3151.

Sparkle & Shine- We clean when you don’t have the time: thorough cleaning, free consulta-tion, bonded & insured, reliable service. Phone Davenport 563-370-1844 or 563-449-6671.

Lou’s Cleaning- 16 years’ experience in residential & com-mercial cleaning, flexible sched-uling; also house sitting & dog sitting. Phone Muscatine 563-260-3472.

Bison Ridge Kennels- Boarding & grooming. Phone Blue Grass 563-381-3671.

Starlite Academy- Dog train-ing by certified trainer, 20 years’ experience, puppy development classes offered (age 6-14 weeks old), our K-9 country club is your dog’s home away from home for 1 day or many. Phone Bennett 563-893-2460 or www.starlite-academy.net.

Dot’s Groom & Board- We care when you can’t be there, dog walking, transportation, in-home care, boarding & grooming. Phone Calamus 563-246-2020 or www.dotsgroomandboard.com.

Pet Sitting Service- Call Genise for your pet care needs today, Muscatine & surrounding areas, 563-554-9555.

Pet Sitting- Experienced in-home pet sitting service, provid-ed by a trustworthy, loving cat-mom, providing peace of mind & creature comfort, clean-up, meal & check-up. Phone Davenport 563-210-5337, please leave message.

House & Pet Sitting; Horses too- An animal lover, retired state employee, quality care, Quad-City area. Phone 563-210-0877.

Homestead Baskets & Chair Caning- Chair caning, Kalona, IA, pressed cane & hole to hole, free pick up & delivery in local area. Phone 319-653-1689.

Caning- Specializing in chair caning, furniture repairs & cus-tom-made furniture. Phone Donahue 563-843-2644.

Roofer- Asphalt, steel or mobile home, free estimates in Louisa & Muscatine counties. Phone or text Muscatine 563-316-9060.

J & M Seamless Gutters- 20-years’ experience in Muscatine County & surrounding area; gut-ters, clean-outs, repairs, covers, soffit & fascia. Phone 563-260-3352, free estimate.

S&K Stump Removal- Free estimates, discounts for seniors & veterans, Scott McConnaha owner/operator. Phone Scott 563-260-3769 or Kathy 563-260-4769.

Fisher Stump Grinding LLC- Free estimates, multi stump discount, low impact machine, cleanup available. Phone Riverside 319-631-4700.

CRP Field Clean Up- Trees must go w/my tree puller, can pull trees up to 7”-diameter, fast & reliable. Phone Bill, Muscatine 563-506-9848 for details.

Jerry’s Painting- Specializing in painting houses & barns, inside & out, Historic Preservation Commission Award Winner, 29 years’ experience. Phone West Branch 319-643-2425.

Total Nuisance Wildlife Removal Services- Specializing in animal removal from your home or business, licensed & insured. Phone David, Tipton 563-886-4378.

JG’s Small Engine Repair- Looking for maintenance, rebuilds, service, as simple as a tune up on all small engines (lawn equipment, motorcycles, utvs, all small engines), call Jordan. Phone Wilton 515-313-3105.

Night Owl High Speed Internet- Proudly serving the areas surrounding Walcott, Blue Grass, Durant, Stockton, Plainview, Maysville, Montpelier & Fairport. Phone 563-447-0177.

Allworth Contracting, Wapello- Excavating, septic sys-tems, sewer repair, brush/timber clearing, pond building, terrace & tiling, site-prep, basement dig-ging, road building, trucking, rock hauling, demolition. Phone Roger 319-750-0993.

Revolving Loan Fund- East-ern Iowa REC has a limited revolving loan fund available for new or expanding businesses. Contact Dave Mohr, 1-800-728-1242 for details.

March Lucky Number Winners Seven account numbers are randomly selected each month and hidden in the Current News. If you spot your account number, you could earn $25. Your account number can be found on your monthly energy bill. Due to printing irregulari-ties, the number on the Current News label is not always your full account number. If you spot your lucky num-ber, contact the information department before the next issue is mailed. Anyone who finds their lucky number will receive a $25 credit on their next energy bill.

Call, toll free, 1-800-728-1242 if you find your lucky number.

Dennis & Melanie Hinman of Letts

Leftover Ham Recipes(Courtesy Delish.com)

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3/4 lb)1 Tsp. dried oregano1/2 Tsp. garlic powderKosher saltFreshly ground black pepper3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided8 medium flour tortillas

1/4 C. dijon mustard8 slices deli ham1 1/2 C. shredded Swiss cheese1 C. shredded mozzarellaGrated Parmesan, for garnish (optional)Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

Chicken Cordon Bleu Quesadillas

Cook chicken: Season chicken all over with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 8 minutes per side. Let rest 10 min-utes, then slice into strips. Assemble quesadillas: Spread mustard onto 4 tortillas, then top each tortilla with 2 slices ham, sliced chicken, Swiss cheese, and mozzarella. Place remaining 4 tor-tillas on top. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Working one at a time, cook quesadillas until both tortillas are golden and cheese is melty, about 3 minutes per side. While quesadillas are still warm, sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley before slicing into wedges.

Ham & Cheese Brunch Bake10 large eggs1 1/2 C. milk2 Tsp. dijon mustard2 Tsp. fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish1 Tsp. garlic powder

Kosher saltFreshly ground black pepper4 C. cubed French bread or baguette1/2 lb. ham, chopped1 1/2 C. shredded white cheddar

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, mustard, thyme, and garlic powder and season generously with salt and pepper. Butter a 9”-x-13” baking dish. Add bread and top with ham and cheddar. Pour over egg mixture. Bake until eggs are cooked through and ham is golden, 45 to 55 minutes. (To make ahead, cover baking dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to overnight, then bake as directed.) Garnish with more thyme before serving.

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Patronage treasure hunt continues this month The Cooperative is trying to locate the following people and firms who have outstand-ing patronage refunds, depos-its and or uncashed checks. If you know any of these people or firms, have them contact the patronage department of Eastern Iowa REC, at 1-800-728-1242. Included with the names are the last known addresses the Cooperative has for these people and firms. All income above that needed to provide electric ser-vice is returned to Cooperative members as patronage. A por-tion of the funds are deferred and returned at a later date. This time lapse causes some problems for members who move off Cooperative lines and don’t leave forwarding addresses. If you see a familiar name among those listed, have the person contact the Coopera-tive. The list will continue in the May issue of the Current News.

--L--Lane Curtis; Mc CauslandLang Rosemary; Ruskin FLLang-Smith Mary E; West Des MoinesLange Michael S; Iowa CityLange Robert C; W. BurlingtonLanham Kelly; MuscatineLara Raul; TiptonLarge Ricky L; DavenportLarpenter Barbara; Lone TreeLassiter Terrance; Des MoinesLast Andrew; Flagstaff AZLathrop Paul K; West LibertyLauber Teresa K; Moline ILLaw Todd R; Albany ILLawrence Brian; no valid addressLawrence Steven J; MuscatineLayman Michelle; PrincetonLayton Curtis; ClintonLazarenko Russell E; WalcottLeaf Robin M; LettsLeake Artie J; Monmouth ILLeclere Mark; TiptonLedoux Elaine; CamancheLee Michael T; MuscatineLeffler Lynn A; MuscatineLeffler Terry D; Des MoinesLeibold Leann; DavenportLeisinger Cary; Iowa CityLeisinger Lisa; Mount VernonLejeune Ronald; Wisconsin Rapids WILematty Timmy R; Ft. MadisonLenz John; Grand View WILeonard Kristin; SwisherLeonard Terry; SwisherLerma Israel; Columbus Jct.Leroy Andrew; Stamford NYLeroy Andrew Z; Iowa CityLeuch Sandra L; Tarpon Springs FLLevit Gary R; Sugar Grove ILLewis Amelia E; BurlingtonLewis Jean; Geneseo ILLewis Judy A; WashingtonLewis Marilyn L; MuscatineLewis Roger E; MuscatineLewis Sharon K; MuscatineLeyva Irene R; Columbus JctLeza Brenda; WiltonLeza Santos; MuscatineLick Lanny D; MuscatineLick Mark; MuscatineLieferman Mike; Blue GrassLihs Judy; East Moline ILLilleholm Dale; ColfaxLillie Debra; MediapolisLimoges Jaime; Port Lucie FLLincoln Esther; HillsLincoln Mary A; BurlingtonLincoln Zak; Centennial COLind Patrick A; WinfieldLindler Carol; MuscatineLindner John; MuscatineLinnell Todd; Iowa CityLittle Rick; ClintonLittle Sarah; Blue GrassLively Jennifer; Iowa City

Lloyd James H; Decatur ILLobdell Duane; Blue GrassLockner Marilyn J; Ft. DodgeLogue James O; Elkhorn NELohmann Grace E; BurlingtonLong Alta; Goose LakeLong Bryan W; DanvilleLong Christine M; De WittLong Jerry L; DewittLong Mark S; Burlingame KSLong Robert; MuscatineLoomis Alan; Cedar RapidsLopez Alejandra; MuscatineLopez Emanuel L; Davenport Lopshire Viola; DonahueLoreto Oralia I; OttumwaLove Richard; Lancaster SCLoving John; MuscatineLoving Kelly; West LibertyLowe Kevin; MuscatineLowe Enterprises; MuscatineLowry Debbie; Bakersfield CALuckenbihl Steve; Rock Island ILLuers Deborah S; BurlingtonLuttenegger Helen; BurlingtonLuttrull Harry E; WinfieldLynch David; NicholsLynch James T; BurlingtonLyon Benjamin; Mt PleasantLyons John; Iowa City

--M--Maas Donald; West LibertyMacans Marie M; W. BurlingtonMace Becky; DavenportMace Bruce; DelmarMace Carol A; LettsMace Torin; Long GroveMace Traci S; WeverMaciel-Mendoza Jaqueline; MuscatineMacy Gerald; Teeds GroveMaddocks Steve; DanvilleMadsen Paige; Blue GrassMagellan Terminals Holdings; Tulsa OKMaher Felicia; MuscatineMaiden Delmar; Mission TXMaier Ray; Blue GrassMakoben Rick; West BranchMalhoit Bette L; ClintonMalloy Alyssa L; WapelloManard Gary; MuscatineManderscheid June; ClintonMangels Mike; DavenportManikowski Rob; ClintonManjoine Rosemary; MuscatineMann Steve; WellmanManning Gary; BaldwinManning Jerry; Cedar RapidsMar Car Co; ConesvilleMarin Jaime; Iowa CityMarolf Jeffery A; Columbus Jct.Marshall June A; Oquawka ILMarten Carol J; WalcottMartensen David; CoralvilleMarti Elmer; San Diego CAMartin Alan P; MuscatineMartin Bruce; CoralvilleMartin Don; MuscatineMartin Paul E; WashingtonMartin Todd; ConesvilleMartinez Reynaldo; Columbus Jct.Martino Mark; Ballwin MOMartzahn Lorraine; EldridgeMarx Gerald; MuscatineMarxen Wayne R; Blue GrassMashek Elizabeth; BerwickMashek Tom; GrandviewMassingill William E; Columbus JctMast Kim; KalonaMasterhan Todd A; Sherman ILMatejcek Charles J; DavenportMathes Phyllis; MuscatineMathes Timothy W; MuscatineMatlock Gloria A; Muscatine Matthess Mary C; TiptonMatthews Timothy W; Oquawka ILMauer Frank H; Morning SunMauer Pete; WapelloMauseth Mildred; Indianola MSMaxwell Joseph L; DavenportMaxwell Michael R; Muscatine

May Tina; DavenportMayabb Cindy; CharlotteMayberry Gerald; CamancheMaycroft Darrell; BurlingtonMcAleer David; De WittMcAllister Chad; DavenportMcArtor Jon; North LibertyMcAtee Brian; Niota ILMcCafferty David M; Reno NVMcCandless Monte L; W. BurlingtonMcCane Campbell; W. BurlingtonMcCarthy Robin; BettendorfMcCauley Kevin V; MuscatineMcClanahan Gary; DavenportMcCleary Gary; MuscatineMcClure Charles; MuscatineMcCluskey Thomas; West Palm Beach FLMcCormick Harold E; TiptonMcCoy D Mark; DavenportMcCreight Brian; Blue GrassMcCune William; De WittMcDaniel Jamie; MuscatineMcDermott Marcella; CharlotteMcDole Dorthea M; WashingtonMcDonnell Terry; Oxford Jct.McDonough Thomas; Rock Island ILMcFarland Phillip; Grove City MNMcFedries John; DavenportMcFee Wendy; Blue GrassMcGill Scott; Lost NationMcGinley Ann M; Iowa CityMcGinnity Brad; Aurora COMcGowan Marge; OakvilleMcGowan Ronda L; NicholsMcGraw Cory L; BurlingtonMcGregor Nicholas; DavenportMcIntosh Lisa; Geneseo ILMcKahan Michael; DavenportMcKee Donald; Seaside ORMcKillip Joshua; West BranchMcLaughlin James F; MediapolisMcLaughlin Robert L; FruitlandMcMahon Rachel; Hardy AKMcNabb Kim; Iowa CityMcNichols William ; Prior Lake MNMcNurlen Angela; RiversideMcPartzin David M; W. BurlingtonMcQuillen Richard; MoscowMead Carl; Sussex NJMead Doris; MuscatineMead Jason J; Mason CityMeade Tim; Aledo ILMeade Real Estate; North LibertyMedina Wanda; MuscatineMeerdink John; Long GroveMehaffy Steven D; BurlingtonMehlert Marty; Iowa CityMeier Bruce; DavenportMeier Darrell; Aberdeen SDMeier Paul; MechanicsvilleMelton Rick A; Moline ILMelvin Jennifer; De WittMenes Duane; BettendorfMesser Lon; LettsMetcalf David; MuscatineMetcalf Jane; Cedar RapidsMetcalf-Conte Stephen; MuscatineMetz Lee; Bountiful UTMetzger Shane; Macon ILMeyer Karen; MaquoketaMeyer Kent; TiptonMeyer Lloyd E; TiptonMeyer Mark W; Eden Prairie MNMeyerhoff William L; Long GroveMichel David; SigourneyMichel Robin R; North LibertyMichels Charles; De WittMiddents Jennifer R; MuscatineMier Gregory W; FruitlandMikkelsen Steve; BettendorfMiles Gerald; CamancheMiles Kasey; Dwight ILMiller Brad; What CheerMiller Bradley E; Chattanooga TNMiller Cheryl K; MuscatineMiller Dennis; MuscatineMiller Donald E; Wyoming

Miller Duane; MaquoketaMiller Jarrell; Eureka MTMiller John T; TiptonMiller Karla; Iowa CityMiller Larry; DavenportMiller Leslie I; Guthrie CenterMiller Lisa A; Mt. PleasantMiller Lonnie; KalonaMiller Nancy J; WapelloMiller Regi; Fort Wayne INMiller Rick D; BettendorfMiller Royce D; Sarasota FLMiller Scott; Cannon Falls MNMiller Sharon K; ClintonMiller Susan E; CamancheMilner Todd; Cordova TNMinteer Mike; WheatlandMoehle Neff Vicky; Russellville MO Moeller Dave; Blue GrassMoffett Ray; Mountain Home ARMohnssen Kevin D; AnkenyMoldt Richard; DavenportMolly Jay M; Byrnes Mill MOMommsen Beverly; DurantMontchal Bill; West BranchMontgomery Mark; Moline ILMontgomery Scott; DonahueMonyhan David; Colorado Springs COMoore Curtis; MuscatineMoore Jesse M; Doniphan MOMoreno Juan; MarshalltownMorford Rebecca; DavenportMorgan Patrick W; ParkersburgMorgan Ramona Sue; MuscatineMorlan George A; ConroyMorley Aaron T; Danville KYMorris Michael; CoralvilleMorris Richard E; BurlingtonMorris Theresa; Long GroveMorrow Rebecca; Englewood FLMortensen Mildred; DurantMosher Lynn L; Solomon KSMosher Richard H; BurlingtonMosier Gladys; MuscatineMoss Buffy; DavenportMott Laird J; Omaha NEMousavinasab Ashkan; Henderson NVMousel Charles; KalonaMulder Thomas J; MuscatineMulherin Tony; West BranchMullahy Amy L; W. BurlingtonMullen Billie L; DavenportMuller Stephen P; Arken SCMullet Gary; Raymore MOMullins James; DavenportMunoz Denise; W. BurlingtonMunoz John ; Saginaw TXMurphy Adrian L; BurlingtonMurphy Donald F; ClintonMurphy Mike; GrandviewMurry Betty; BurlingtonMyers Michael; DavenportMyers Rodney D; Mediapolis

--N--Naeckel Charles; BettendorfNaranjo Pam; BooneNarby Homes; DavenportNash Lena; AinsworthNaughton Aldace ; UdellNauman Steve ; Goose LakeNeal Joseph; ClintonNebel Lynda; LisbonNeels Michael L; LeclaireNees Caroline; Marietta GANees Jamie L; Cedar RapidsNeiswonger Robert; LettsNejedly Goldie; KalonaNell Cheryl; McCauslandNelson Dan ; DavenportNelson Jason R; Columbus Jct.Nelson Richard; KalonaNesham Darell C; MuscatineNeu-Wright Laurel; Winnetka ILNeuser Ted W; BurlingtonNevills Jim; EldridgeNew Path Communications; Des MoinesNewberry Bradley; Roswell GANewberry James W; Blue GrassNewcomb Robert L; MuscatineNewell Thomas; CorydonNichols Gay; DavenportNielsen Nic; MuscatineNielsen Walter; Donahue

Niffen Angela D; KalonaNiles Tom; AtalissaNord Eric R; Owatonna MNNorris Jim; Pearland TXNorthwest Bible Baptist Church; LettsNortman Charles ; West LibertyNorton Eric; Iowa CityNorton Paul; Bella Vista ARNorton William B; LowdenNorwood Stephanie K; MuscatineNoss Marcella; MediapolisNott James R; MuscatineNovak Larry J; DavenportNunez Oscar; WapelloNyweide Farm Partners; Muscatine

--O/P--Oak Carol L; MuscatineOberly Elizabeth; Thousand Oaks CAObermann Frances; EddyvilleObrien June L; Iowa CityOdeen Chase J; BurlingtonOehler Robert W; W. BurlingtonOelrich Michael; Santa Rosa Beach FLOetken David; OakvilleOladele-Ajose Olufemi; Iowa CityOlerich Dennis; Dodge Center MNOlguin Juan; MuscatineOllinger Mildred; Iowa CityOloughlin Clara A; MuscatineOlthafer Tom; Cuba City WIOnken Jane; Rock Island ILOrth Dillon; BurlingtonOrth Dillon A; W. BurlingtonOrtiz Frank; MuscatineOrtscheid Pearl C; Belvidere ILOsborn Keron; Warner Robins GAOshiro Donald; Provo UTOsterholt Deborah K; Mccook Lake SDOtto James W; WaylandOttum Peter; DonahueOwen Don; DavenportOwens Julie E; MuscatinePacha Joseph; Long GrovePagemart; Salt Lake City UTPaget Ronn G; Blue GrassPaget Tami; Blue GrassPalmer Brian; CoralvillePalmer Kelly; New LibertyPalucki Anthony; Oak Lawn ILPanther Phil; Long GrovePapke Jeremiah S; North LibertyParis Jason; WapelloPark Stephen; BooneParks Rick; Carman ILParradee Elizabeth; Independence MOParrott Merle W; W. BurlingtonParsons Pataricia A; WapelloPatrick Larry B; DavenportPatterson Karen; MccauslandPaul Jeffrey A; CoralvillePaul Jeremy D; MuscatinePaul Tina; MuscatinePauls Bonnie; MechanicsvillePaulsen Cynthia; MaquoketaPaulsen Robert; DavenportPaulson Ivan W; AmesPayne Cindy; Iowa CityPayne Sean; MechanicsvillePaz Jose; Columbus JunctionPcr Scherer; Long GrovePcs Nitrogen Inc; Collierville TNPeck Richard L; MontpelierPeck Roxanne; BurlingtonPeck Sharon; KalonaPeer Larry L; New HamptonPeet Anthony; Long GrovePeevler Cole M; RiversidePeirce Tim ; WiltonPence G A; BurlingtonPendleton Carrie ; WapelloPenn David ; Manchester MO

Dale Penrose of Winfield

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Current News.