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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.

CEO’s Report

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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.

January 29, 2026 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report: Public power pays

Public power offers local control, community focus and affordability, backed by data found in APPA’s 2025 Public Power Statistical Report.

Customer Spotlight

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March 20, 2026 // < 1 min read

Elmwood Golf Course celebrates new facility

Century-old golf course in Sioux Falls, SD celebrates its new 10,000 square-foot facility with an open house and ribbon cutting.

March 17, 2026 // < 1 min read

Miles Antonen named Student of the Month

Arlington, SD senior honored by Heartland and KJAM Radio for his character, high academic standards and extra-curricular activities.

February 17, 2026 // < 1 min read

New look, familiar place

Heartland’s 2026 Summer Conference will return to Elmwood Golf Course in Sioux Falls, SD and enjoy newly constructed facilities.

Cybersecurity

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March 24, 2026 // < 1 min read

Launching April 1: AI Fools

A campaign and free toolkit from the National Cybersecurity Alliance helps people and organizations be aware of–and prepare for–AI scams.

February 3, 2026 // < 1 min read

Your cyber survival guide

Free resource offers clear, practical guidance to help you feel more prepared and more informed for stressful online situations.

January 27, 2026 // < 1 min read

Take control of your privacy settings

Understand and manage settings on popular apps and devices in order to protect your information during Data Privacy Week.

Industry Update

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Industry Update

Strengthen your skills, strengthen your community

Upcoming webinars, workshops and conferences offer training and practical guidance for municipal, utility and city leaders.

January 5, 2026 // < 1 min read

Industry Update

Public meetings that work

Supporting public input in local government through open meetings protocols, including clear agendas, records and more.

December 18, 2025 // < 1 min read

Industry Update

Unlocking the value of your APPA membership

Heartland Energy customers can expand their teams’ capabilities with support from APPA–plus, their membership is covered.

November 17, 2025 // < 1 min read

Power Forward

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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

Power Forward

Back to school means back to saving energy

8 easy, practical tips and habits to help families save money and energy during the back-to-school season.

August 13, 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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Economic Development

EmBe Education opens in Madison

Community celebrates long-awaited childcare and preschool center with ribbon cutting and open house.

April 7, 2026 // < 1 min read

March 24, 2026 // < 1 min read

Launching April 1: AI Fools

A campaign and free toolkit from the National Cybersecurity Alliance helps people and organizations be aware of–and prepare for–AI scams.