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Join us for Heartland’s Lunch & Learns

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

March 4, 2026 // < 1 min read

Heartland Headlines

Valentine extends partnership with Heartland Energy

Nebraska city selects Heartland after competitive review, extending full-requirements electric service through 2037.

January 14, 2026 // < 1 min read

Heartland Headlines

FR store is open

In its third year, Heartland’s FR clothing program continues to equip and protect employees of Heartland customer municipalities.

January 13, 2026 // < 1 min read

Economic Development

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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

Economic Development

Big idea, big impact

City of White, SD conducts Mayor’s Big Vision Contest with Heartland support, names Small Town Soda as winner.

February 19, 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

CEO’s Report

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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

CEO’s Report

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.

January 29, 2026 // < 1 min read

Customer Spotlight

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Customer Spotlight

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 20, 2026 // < 1 min read

Customer Spotlight

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.

March 17, 2026 // < 1 min read

Customer Spotlight

New look, familiar place

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

February 17, 2026 // < 1 min read

Cybersecurity

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Cybersecurity

Use a safe word

This simple tip can protect your team and family from video and voice deepfakes as well as other AI-powered scams.

April 13, 2026 // < 1 min read

Cybersecurity

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.

March 24, 2026 // < 1 min read

Cybersecurity

Your cyber survival guide

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

February 3, 2026 // < 1 min read

Industry Update

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Industry Update

You don’t know what you’ve got…’til it’s gone

MMUA’s Karleen Kos uses a familiar lyric to underscore the value of keeping power local and residents protecting what they have.

April 15, 2026 // < 1 min read

Industry Update

Public power works

American Public Power Association President & CEO Scott Corwin details benefits of community-owned electricity in guest column.

April 8, 2026 // < 1 min read

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