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Community and Economic Development

Nishnabotna Valley REC’s service territory encompasses parts of six counties in southwest Iowa. The importance of economic development in these rural areas directly relates to the growth and preservation of the communities in which we work and live. Nishnabotna Valley REC is a leader in helping area businesses thrive and attracting new businesses to southwest Iowa by partnering with the organizations listed below.

 

Your Cooperative also takes pride in supporting our communities through programs designed to meet the needs of individuals or families that request help. Programs like Operation Round Up and RECare offer our member-owners an avenue to help members of the community with their electric bill or other financial burden until they can get back on their feet. Programs like the Co-op Connections Card are designed to help member-owners save money on items like groceries, prescriptions, and other everyday expenses.

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2022 Volunteer Day at the Cooperative

Nishnabotna Valley REC Employees and Board of Directors spent a cold day in November spreading holiday cheer and getting ready for the Christmas season. They helped the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and The Friends of Harlan Downtown decorate the courthouse lawn in time for the annual tree lighting ceremony.

Your Cooperative Working in Your Community

Nishnabotna Valley REC Revolving Loan Fund

Nishnabotna Valley REC offers small businesses and individuals start up and/or expansion, low-interest loans through our USDA Revolving Loan Program.

Co-op Connections Discount Card and App

The One Card that does it all. Your FREE Co-op Connections Card or mobile app download gets you discounts on local and national products and services. This is just another way of why being a member-owner of an Electric Cooperative makes a difference.

Members Helping Members

NVREC offers several ways our member-owners can reach out and help people in our own community who are going through tough times. Visit this page to find out more about these programs or call us at 712-755-2166 for additional information.

Economic Development Partners

Use one of these links to visit our partners in promoting economic development in our communities.

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Address: 1317 Chatburn Ave • P.O. Box 714, Harlan, IA 51537

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Phone: (712) 755-2166 • (800) 234-5122

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Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 

Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Friday, 7:00-11:00 a.m.

 

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Nishnabotna Valley REC earns this award based on data modeled by the ACSI® in 2026. Award criteria are determined by the ACSI based on customers rating their satisfaction with Midland Power Cooperative in a survey independent of the syndicated ACSI Energy Utility Study. For more about the ACSI, visit https://www.theacsi.org/badges. ACSI and its logo are registered trademarks of the American Customer Satisfaction Index LLC.

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