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July 20, 2026 // < 1 min read

Lifetime of basebll memories comes full circle at Fenway Park

APPA National Conference facilitates longtime baseball dream for Heartland Energy Board Member Jeff Heinemeyer.

May 20, 2026 // < 1 min read

Honoring service, celebrating impact

Three Heartland employees marked milestones in May, combining for 50 years of service to the company and our customers.

March 4, 2026 // < 1 min read

Join us for Heartland’s Lunch & Learns

Spring community gatherings will foster conversation, connection and meaningful discussion among Heartland and customers.

Economic Development

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Economic Development

USDA rural business development grants available

Apply by June 30 for Rural Business Development Grants to support business development, training, technical assistance.

June 1, 2026 // < 1 min read

Economic Development

Double the spark in Volga

Community Spark Award honors two business–Kate’s House of Hounds and Back Alley Meats–built through innovation and community partnerships.

May 7, 2026 // < 1 min read

April 21, 2026 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report: Economic development is building strong communities for the long term

Economic development is achieved through steady, sustained progress; Heartland Energy is your long-term partner in local success.

CEO’s Report

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May 26, 2026 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report: The importance of continuing education

APPA and state associations offer an abundance of conferences, trainings, courses and more to strengthen utilities and their workforces.

April 21, 2026 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report: Economic development is building strong communities for the long term

Economic development is achieved through steady, sustained progress; Heartland Energy is your long-term partner in local success.

March 3, 2026 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report: Advocating for public power, witnessing history

Discussing grid reliability, local control, infrastructure investments, and federal policies at the 2026 Legislative Rally.

Customer Spotlight

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July 7, 2026 // < 1 min read

Akron earns regional honors

Community and city administrator recognized for progress and service in 2026 by regional development group, SIMPCO.

June 25, 2026 // < 1 min read

Groton graduates return home to join city electric department

Teylor Diegel and Korbin Kucker complete training at Mitchell Tech and return to work for hometown municipality.

May 13, 2026 // < 1 min read

Maguire Studer named Student of the Month

Madison High School senior and fine arts standout earns award from Heartland Energy and KJAM Radio for outstanding achievements.

Cybersecurity

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July 8, 2026 // < 1 min read

Get ready for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Sign up now as a cyber awareness Champion with National Cybersecurity Alliance to access free resources to share in October.

June 9, 2026 // < 1 min read

Public Wi-Fi: Connect with caution

Smart choices and simple precautions help keep personal information secure while staying connected on the go.

May 12, 2026 // < 1 min read

Is your utility prepared for the next cyber threat?

The Cybersecurity Accelerator Program from American Public Power Association strengthens utilities’ existing cybersecurity efforts.

Industry Update

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July 15, 2026 // < 1 min read

Small Cities Initiative helps hometown utilities tackle complex projects

New program from Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association helps small public power towns like Hecla, SD meet local challenges.

June 17, 2026 // < 1 min read

Free APPA safety videos

APPA offers a growing library of safety training materials available to member utilities-including Heartland customers-at no cost.

June 4, 2026 // < 1 min read

Sharpen your financial expertise

Develop the knowledge and tools needed to support sound financial decisions and long-term utility success with APPA education series.

Power Forward

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Power Forward

Community partnerships fuel lighting upgrade

Madison, SD baseball field upgrades to LED with help from Heartland Energy Power Forward grants and local organizations.

June 10, 2026 // < 1 min read

January 22, 2026 // < 1 min read

Community investment gets kids moving

New indoor playground opens in Lake Crystal, MN with support from Heartland Energy economic development and Power Forward grants.

Power Forward

The new energy consumer

More households are motivated by cost AND the environment when making energy decisions. Power Forward can help.

September 9, 2025 // < 1 min read

Legislative & Regulatory

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Legislative & Regulatory

Website accessibility: Now is the time to prepare

The clock is ticking on a new federal rule mandating all state and local governments websites be ADA compliant.

March 9, 2026 // < 1 min read

March 3, 2026 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report: Advocating for public power, witnessing history

Discussing grid reliability, local control, infrastructure investments, and federal policies at the 2026 Legislative Rally.

February 12, 2026 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report: Public power on Capitol Hill

Heartland will share key messages of electric reliability, energy permit reform, and cybersecurity during the 2026 Legislative Rally.

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July 20, 2026 // < 1 min read

Lifetime of basebll memories comes full circle at Fenway Park

APPA National Conference facilitates longtime baseball dream for Heartland Energy Board Member Jeff Heinemeyer.

July 15, 2026 // < 1 min read

Small Cities Initiative helps hometown utilities tackle complex projects

New program from Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association helps small public power towns like Hecla, SD meet local challenges.