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CEO’s Report // August 4, 2026

CEO’s Report: The power of connection

Customer Spotlight // July 28, 2026

New businesses bring fresh energy to Estelline

Heartland Headlines // July 20, 2026

Lifetime of baseball memories comes full circle at Fenway Park

Industry Update // July 15, 2026

Small Cities Initiative helps hometown utilities tackle complex projects

Heartland Headlines

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CEO’s Report: The power of connection

Celebrating our 20th year, the Heartland Summer Conference brought together people in an environment designed for learning and collaboration.

August 4, 2026 // < 1 min read

Heartland Headlines

CEO’s Report: Moving Sioux Falls forward

Spotlight from Sioux Falls.Business on how Heartland helps power the growth of South Dakota’s largest city.

July 21, 2026 // < 1 min read

Heartland Headlines

Lifetime of baseball memories comes full circle at Fenway Park

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

July 20, 2026 // < 1 min read

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

CEO’s Report

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.

April 21, 2026 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report

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CEO’s Report: The power of connection

Celebrating our 20th year, the Heartland Summer Conference brought together people in an environment designed for learning and collaboration.

August 4, 2026 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report

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.

May 26, 2026 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report

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.

April 21, 2026 // < 1 min read

Customer Spotlight

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New businesses bring fresh energy to Estelline

Lakeside Coffee Co. and Hitching Post Motel–each family-owned–add new amenities to the community to serve locals and visitors alike.

July 28, 2026 // < 1 min read

Customer Spotlight

Akron earns regional honors

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

July 7, 2026 // < 1 min read

Customer Spotlight

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.

June 25, 2026 // < 1 min read

Cybersecurity

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Cybersecurity

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.

July 8, 2026 // < 1 min read

Cybersecurity

Public Wi-Fi: Connect with caution

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

June 9, 2026 // < 1 min read

Cybersecurity

Is your utility prepared for the next cyber threat?

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

May 12, 2026 // < 1 min read

Industry Update

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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.

July 15, 2026 // < 1 min read

Industry Update

Free APPA safety videos

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

June 17, 2026 // < 1 min read

Industry Update

Sharpen your financial expertise

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

June 4, 2026 // < 1 min read

Power Forward

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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

Customer Spotlight

Community investment gets kids moving

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

January 22, 2026 // < 1 min read

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

CEO’s Report

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

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

March 3, 2026 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report

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.

February 12, 2026 // < 1 min read

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CEO’s Report: The power of connection

Celebrating our 20th year, the Heartland Summer Conference brought together people in an environment designed for learning and collaboration.

August 4, 2026 // < 1 min read

Customer Spotlight

New businesses bring fresh energy to Estelline

Lakeside Coffee Co. and Hitching Post Motel–each family-owned–add new amenities to the community to serve locals and visitors alike.

July 28, 2026 // < 1 min read

Heartland Headlines

CEO’s Report: Moving Sioux Falls forward

Spotlight from Sioux Falls.Business on how Heartland helps power the growth of South Dakota’s largest city.

July 21, 2026 // < 1 min read

Newsroom

CEO’s Report: The power of connection

New businesses bring fresh energy to Estelline

Lifetime of baseball memories comes full circle at Fenway Park

Small Cities Initiative helps hometown utilities tackle complex projects

Heartland Headlines

CEO’s Report: The power of connection

CEO’s Report: Moving Sioux Falls forward

Lifetime of baseball memories comes full circle at Fenway Park

Economic Development

USDA rural business development grants available

Double the spark in Volga

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

CEO’s Report

CEO’s Report: The power of connection

CEO’s Report: The importance of continuing education

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

Customer Spotlight

New businesses bring fresh energy to Estelline

Akron earns regional honors

Groton graduates return home to join city electric department

Cybersecurity

Get ready for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Public Wi-Fi: Connect with caution

Is your utility prepared for the next cyber threat?

Industry Update

Small Cities Initiative helps hometown utilities tackle complex projects

Free APPA safety videos

Sharpen your financial expertise

Power Forward

Community partnerships fuel lighting upgrade

Community investment gets kids moving

The new energy consumer

Legislative & Regulatory

Website accessibility: Now is the time to prepare

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

CEO’s Report: Public power on Capitol Hill

CEO’s Report: The power of connection

New businesses bring fresh energy to Estelline

CEO’s Report: Moving Sioux Falls forward

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