[Commitment to the Community]
From Katrina to Clarion
Friday, November 25, 2005
One community bands together to welcome Katrina refugees to Iowa.
It took Daniel Marsh and Annmarie Vermeulen several weeks to find their way to Iowa after Katrina wiped out their home and jobs in the New Orleans area, but it only took four days to find jobs once they arrived in Clarion. Leaving Braithwaite, Louisiana, with only a couple of suitcases, the couple g...
[Commitment to the Community]
Show you care: Donate through RECare
Friday, November 25, 2005
A small donation helps those in need this heating season.
For the past 25 years, electric cooperatives (RECs) in north central Iowa have offered a program for helping out the less fortunate in our local communities. The program, called RECare, is a voluntary contribution plan to assist REC members in need of heating and energy assistance, as well as help m...
[What is a Cooperative?]
Why cooperatives are the “Smart Choice”
Friday, November 11, 2005
Find out what area young people say about cooperatives.
During Cooperative Month, several area young people submitted essays on “Why Cooperatives are the “Smart Choice.” Here are some of their responses. Sheyenne Kuchenreuther Thor, IA The cooperative employees always and continue to show their commitment to all of the communities by teaching children wh...
[Energy Efficiency]
Electric heating options
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Our expert Jack Schoon weighs in on heating options that may help you save on energy costs.
Last month, Jack Schoon, energy advisor at Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative, provided tips on saving energy dollars. See Save on Heating Costs . This month, he discusses electric heating options.
Q: What are some good electric heating options homeowners may want to consider?
A: There are severa...
[Energy Efficiency]
Gifts to warm the toes and the heart
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
These gifts will help recipients stay warm and toasty ... and may help save energy, too
As you think about holiday gifts for family and friends, perhaps you want to give some thought to gifts that warm the spirit and the soul. Some of them may help you cut energy costs, too.
Remember when you were little? Along with a toy or two, there would always be some so-called practical gifts ...
[Holidays]
Oh Christmas tree
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Take a trip to your local Christmas tree farm, and carry home the spirit of Christmas.
Christmas trees, with their wonderful piney scent, are the epitome of the holiday season. A home just isn’t decorated for the holidays without one—or more—decorated and topped off with pretty packages beneath it. While many people opt to put up artificial trees for convenience, there’s nothing like ...
[Holidays]
Green-thumb giving
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
An Iowa garden doctor recommends long-lasting garden-theme gifts.
Forget fruitcake this holiday season and give garden-theme gifts that will last long after the final strand of garland is packed away. From fragrant plants to decorative pots, avid gardeners and first-time enthusiasts both will benefit from punchy plants and practical garden supplies.
“Gardening i...
[Holidays]
’Tis the season for cookies
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
A cookie exchange is a fun—and practical—reason to party.
There’s something strange about December: It seems that there aren’t enough minutes, hours or days to get everything done that you feel compelled to do for the holidays. That’s why it’s a good idea to find ways to combine a bit of work with a lot of fun. A cookie exchange party is one holiday event ...
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