[Safety]
Leaf blower basics
Thursday, August 17, 2006
If you’re planning to purchase a leaf blower this fall—or already use one—check out our tips.
Now that your trees' leaves are beginning to turn shades of red, orange and yellow, you may be starting to think about purchasing a leaf blower to help with the cleanup this fall.
Do you need one (or a newer one)?
Using a rake and broom gets the job done, but a leaf blower can make your fall ya...
[Seasonal Topics]
Add color to your garden
Friday, March 25, 2005
Now is the time to plan for a colorful spring, summer, and fall garden.
Ask most gardeners, and they’ll tell you that planning for planting is half the fun. This time of year, they are itching to get into the soil and do away with the gray of winter. It’s time to bring an explosion of color to their yard. Waiting until the threat of frost has passed is wise, advises Yvo...
[Recreation]
A prom for all ages
Saturday, March 26, 2005
Dust off your party duds; it’s party time in Cooper!
They’re dusting off their dancin’ shoes in Cooper, a town south of Jefferson with a population of just 30 enterprising souls. The last prom in Cooper was in 1959, right before the school merged with the Jefferson-Scranton district.
But the gym and cafeteria from the old school—...
[General Information]
Complete our online survey
Friday, March 25, 2005
We want to hear from you!
The staff members at your electric cooperative want to hear from you. Let us know about yourself and your needs, and tell us how we are doing. Each month, a drawing is held from from all respondents in our power supplier's service area and a gift is awarded. January's gift, a Touchstone Energy clock...
[Safety]
Tornado safety
Thursday, March 24, 2005
Protect yourself and your family from the dangers posed by tornadoes during storm season.
As we've discovered from hearing about the multiple storms that have struck in the past few years, tornadoes can be a truly deadly force. We can't prevent a tornado from occurring, but we can protect ourselves and our families from their deadly force.
Did you know:
Tornado winds ...
[Seasonal Topics]
Slow down this spring
Sunday, March 20, 2005
Take it easy and enjoy your family—and your life—this season.
Take heart and remember the words of an old song: “Slow down, you move too fast …” Those words sung years ago by Simon and Garfunkel ring true for Iowa families this time of year. April and May calendars always get chock-full of activities—proms, sports banquets, wedding showers, baseball and soccer...
[Education]
Electric co-ops sponsor Electric Code workshops
Monday, March 28, 2005
Your Touchstone Energy® Cooperative joined others to sponsor training for electricians.
Your rural electric cooperaitve recently joined other Iowa Touchstone Energy Cooperatives to sponsor six workshops across the state about the 2005 National Electric Code. Almost 250 electricians, company electrical employees, local inspectors and electric cooperative personnel attended the sessions....
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