You Could Win an Amazon Echo| p 2Save time with Automatic Bill Payments AND with an Amazon Echo! See how you could win.

Director ElectionComing Up| p 3Take advantage of your cooperative membership in our upcoming director election.

Sophomores & Juniors: Apply for a free trip to Washington, D.C.| p 2Heartland Power will be sponsoring 2 students to attend Youth Tour in 2018!

A L S O I N T H I S I S S U E

A monthly publication for members of Heartland Power Cooperative | February 2018

Do I need to be present during the meter changeout?No, you do not need to make arrangements to be present.

What if I have a separate heat meter in my home?Nobody will enter your home without consent. If you are home when a meter technician arrives, it may be replaced at that ti me. If you are not home, we will contact you to make other arrangements.

Will my power go out during the meter installati on?A short, several-second disrupti on of power may be required during the meter change.

Who will be changing the meters?Chapman Metering will be installing the meters. Technicians will arrive in a marked Chapman vehicle.

WHAT TO EXPECTAll Heartland Power Cooperati ve members will have their meter replaced in early 2018. Some members in the western porti on of our service territory have already seen their meter replaced. It is expected that the changeout will be complete by spring.

Residenti al members will not receive noti ce prior to installati on. For updates on where technicians are working, visit our website or contact our offi ce. Please contact us with any questi ons or concerns.

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www.heartlandpower.com | 641-373-3523 | 641-584-2251

You’re InvitedHEARTLAND POWERANNUAL MEETING

Tuesday, March 27 | St. Ansgar

Meal & Registration 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.Entertainment by Chris Miller 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.Business Meeting 6:30 p.m.

This Year’s Entertainment: Chris Miller has taken stage for dozens of clients including Carnival Cruises, Alaska Airlines, Diamond Jo Casino, and even the Iowa State Fair!

$25 Bill Credit WinnerCongratulations to Diane Lair of Lake Mills!

Last Month’s AnswerDistricts 1, 3, and 6 will be holding director elections this year.

This Month’s QuestionWhat do members need to be signed up for by February 28th to be entered to win an Amazon Echo?

Quiz GuidelinesEach member who sends in the correct answer by the 20th of the month will be entered in a drawing for a $25 bill credit.

Mail or email quiz answers toenergy@heartlandpower.com.

2 | NEWS AND VIEWS: FEBRUARY 2018

Take TheCo-op Quiz

We are giving away an Amazon Echo smart speaker to two lucky automatic bill payment (ACH/bankdraft) users! All members signed up for auto pay by February 28th will be entered into the drawing. If you already use bill pay, you will automatically be entered into the drawing.

Not currently utilizing auto pay? No problem! To sign up, complete and return our ACH form. Forms can be found online at www.heartlandpower.com/autopay or by contacting our office via phone or email.

YOU COULD WIN AN

Don’t forget, the deadline to win is February 28th!

WHO: Two area sophomores or juniors whose parent(s)/ guardian(s) are Heartland Power Cooperative membersWHAT: Week-long, all-expense-paid trip, sponsored by Heartland PowerWHERE: Our nation’s capital: Washington, D.C.WHEN: June 8-15, 2018WHY: Experience our nation’s capitol and make friendships and memories

SOPHOMORES & JUNIORSAPPLY FOR AN ALL-EXPENSE-PAID TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C.

HEARTLAND POWER COOPERATIVE | 3energy@heartlandpower.com | www.heartlandpower.com | www.facebook.com/heartlandpower

Ollendieck NamedLead Lineman

Over 150 advocates of Iowa’s electric cooperatives discussed priorities with state legislators and policy makers on January 9 during the annual Welcome Back Legislative Reception at the State Historical Building in downtown Des Moines. Other guests of honor included: Governor Kim Reynolds, Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg, Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey, Auditor of State Mary Mosiman, Attorney General Tom Miller, Iowa Utilities Board Member Nick Wagner, and Iowa Department of Economic Development Director Debi Durham.

In the coming months, the Iowa General Assembly will be addressing a multitude of issues, including items central to Iowa’s rural economy. Throughout session we will again be advocates for a balanced approach in addressing energy issues allowing Iowa’s member-owned electric cooperatives to continue providing safe, reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible power to more than 650,000 Iowans.

Electric Cooperatives Discuss Important Issues At Legislative Reception

Alex Ollendieck was recently named a Lead Lineman in our St. Ansgar line crew.

Thank you, Alex, for your 10 years of dedicated service and congratulations on your new position!

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discrimi-nating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, in-come derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs).Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape , American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202)720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800)877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_ fil-ing_cust.html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

Mail: U.S. Department of AgricultureOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, D.C. 20250-9410;

Fax: (202) 690-7442; or

Email: program.intake@usda.gov

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Members of the Nominating Committee of Heartland Power Cooperative met Tuesday, January 16th in Thompson to set director candidates from District 1, District 3, and District 6. The Nomination Report will be posted in our office on February 9, 2018. Watch your mailbox for your ballot and annual meeting registration card in early March.

Board of Directors Nominations

Watch for your ballot and registration card in early March!

The Trading PlaceAny Heartland Power member or employee may submit ads free of charge.

The members’ name, account number and phone number are required for all ads. Ads will be printed for one month only. We will only accept two ads per member per month. No ads will be taken over the phone. Heartland Power reserves the right to reject ads. Please mail your ad to our office or email energy@heartlandpower.com.

Deadline is the 20th of the month prior to publication.

Providing members with safe, reliable, affordable electricity and enhancing the quality of life for members and their local communities.

GENERAL INFORMATIONOffice Hours 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. M - F

Thompson 216 Jackson St | P.O. Box 65Thompson, IA 50478

641.584.2251

St. Ansgar 605 East 4th St. | P.O. Box 70St. Ansgar, IA 50472

641.713.4965

Outage Reporting Thompson 641.584.2200 St. Ansgar 641.713.4646

System Wide 888.417.3007

Digging & Line Location Call 811

Website www.heartlandpower.comEmail energy@heartlandpower.comFacebook facebook.com/heartlandpower

CEO/GENERAL MANAGER Jon Leerar

BOARD OF DIRECTORSRichard Rosenberg, President 641.736.2378Roger Solomonson, Vice President 641.590.0049Mark Kingland, Treasurer 641.590.4400Larry Tjaden, Secretary 641.220.0114Gary Pearson Asst. Secretary-Treasurer 641.420.2990

Roger Tjarks, DPC Director 515.341.5444Vince Morische, Director 641.732.4076Don Knudtson, Director 641.590.1416

For Sale: Women’s motor-cycle jacket, large, worn twice, $295. For more info and a picture go to www.foxcreekleather.com/wom-ens-fitted-classic-motorcy-cle-jacket/ Call Marilyn at 507-582-3260 after 7 pm.

For Sale: DeWalt Radial arm saw 10”, 2 hp with stand $200.00. Call: 641-330-8046

For Sale: Sears Cutting torch with gauges. 25’ hose. $50.00. Call: 641-330-8046

For Sale: J&M Torsion Flex Soil Conditioner, Model TF 212, 26 feet wide, double rolling baskets, light kid, leveling bar. $12,000. 641-220-1580.

For Sale: 2013 like new Hawk 2 horse straight load pumper pull. Removable divider, chest/butt bars pad-ded. Rubber floor, dressing room, saddle racks, bridle hooks, walk thru front stalls 2/ escape doors on both sides. Aluminum wheels/running boards. Spring assist fold up ramp. Silver 2/ custom paint. Black graph-ics. $11,000. Pics on South-ern Minn/North Iowa Buy, Trade, Sell. (No phone num-ber listed – if this is your ad, or if you are interested in this ad, please contact our office.)

For Sale: Like new, never used New Billy Cook west-ern saddle #1777 pecan color with waffle pattern. 16.5” seat w/ matching breast collar. $1,250. Pics on Northern Iowa/Southern Minn. Buy, Sell, and Trade. (No phone number listed – if this is your ad, or if you are interested in this ad, please contact our office.)

For Sale: Acreage, 4-bed-room ranch house, 1.5 baths up with utility room, partial-ly finished basement with 1 bath, lots of storage, central air, 2 large decks with 1 facing wildlife reserve area. 2 stall oversized attached garage. Also barn and pas-ture on hard surface road. ½ mile from Lake Mills, a must see to appreciate. $169,000. 641-592-0852.

For Sale: Boston Terrier mix puppies. Cute, friendly, vaccinated, ready-to-go. 8 weeks old on February 4th. 641-228-3183.

For Sale: Pure bred, AKC registered, Golden Retriever puppies! Males and females, born Dec. 21, 2017. Ready to go first of February. Will have all shots and wormer, vet exams, etc. We have some light goldens and also some darker- auburn colored. $1000 each. Text or call 641-229-7171.

For Sale: Walnut bedroom set. 2 marble-top dressers. High back head board. $950. 641-228-7481.

For Sale: XL Cabela’s sleep-ing bag, 20-degree rating – and folding cot 85”x40”. Never used. For Big and Tall. $200. 515-293-2512. Or 641-584-2512.

For Sale: 2-rear belting wheels. 64” high x 16” wide. Fit on J.D. 60 thru 730 trac-tors. $1,200 OBO. 641-228-3305.

For Sale: Estate sale items. 1985 Chrysler Fifth Avenue 4-door sedan with 82,000 miles. 2-swivel rockers and 1-swivel recliner set. 4-piece bedroom set. Roll-top desk and chair. Lighted China Hutch. All items in good condition. 641-220-2036.

For Sale: 2 1000-gal fuel tanks, and 1 electric pump. 1979 2-70 white tractor. 180 Bu gravity box with 10 horsepower hydraulic pump. New canvas, 16 ft rubber elevator for seed. 641-420-0070.

Winter Energy-Saving Tips

Open curtains on your south-facing windows during the day to allow sunlight to naturally heat your home.

Cover your window screens or tape a heavy, plastic sheet to the inside of your window frames to reduce drafts.