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IUC issues order opening safety investigation into Black Hills Energy

Review of compliance with state, federal pipeline safety regulations follows a 2025 inspection that found more than 100 safety issues among 16 violation areas.

June 29, 2026

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IUC monthly public meeting set for Monday, June 15, 2026

The monthly meeting addresses agency issues and informs the public and utility industry stakeholders about various dockets and functions of the IUC.

June 12, 2026

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IUC issues order approving customer notices for MidAmerican Energy Company proposed rate increase

Four consumer comment meetings will be held to allow MidAmerican customers to learn about the proposed rate increase and temporary rate plan.

June 2, 2026

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IUC monthly public meeting set for May 20

The monthly meeting addresses agency issues and informs the public and utility industry stakeholders about various dockets and functions of the IUC.

May 19, 2026

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IUC Chair Sarah Martz participates in NARUC Federal-State Collaborative meeting

Public utility commissioners discussed how affordability is being addressed at state and regional levels as load growth and transmission expansion accelerate.

February 12, 2026

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IUC issues decision in ITC Midwest electric transmission line docket

Project allows construction of 345 kV and 161 kV electric lines extending through Marshall, Tama, Benton and Linn counties.

December 1, 2025

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Lifeline Program provides affordable phone, broadband service to eligible Iowans

Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week, Sept. 7-13, promotes the importance of staying connected. Eligible Iowans can receive monthly bill discounts.

September 8, 2025

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IUC recognizes 811 Day and importance of safe digging around underground utilities

IUC recognizes 811 Day and the important of safe digging around underground utilities with a proclamation at the Iowa State Fair.

August 8, 2025

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IUC announces agency process improvements

Monthly public Commission meetings will resume in August; other changes to be implemented following Governor's veto of HF 639.

June 12, 2025

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IUC issues decision in Iowa-American Water’s request to increase customer rates

Effective date of the rate increase will be determined after the utility files and IUC approves tariffs that show the new rates and how they were calculated.

May 21, 2025

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IUC requests information from rate-regulated electric utilities on 2025 summer preparedness, grid resilience plans

The order sets a summer preparedness meeting for 9 a.m. June 3, 2025, to allow the utilities to share their plans and answer further questions from the IUC.

April 25, 2025

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IUC supports National Safe Digging Month, protecting underground utilities

April is National Safe Digging Month. The IUC joins NARUC, PHMSA, and Iowa One Call to remind Iowans to always call 811 48 hours in advance of any digging.

April 1, 2025

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IUC encourages customers to seek utility bill assistance before moratorium on service disconnections ends April 1

Customers should seek energy assistance before annual winter moratorium regarding utility service disconnection ends on April 1.

March 31, 2025

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IUC sets public hearing date for ITC Midwest’s proposed electric transmission line

The IUC issued an order establishing the procedural schedule and setting a public hearing date in Docket No. E-22544.

March 7, 2025

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IUC office will be closed Friday, July 3

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IUC issues order opening safety investigation into Black Hills Energy

IUC monthly public meeting set for Monday, June 15, 2026

IUC issues order approving customer notices for MidAmerican Energy Company proposed rate increase

IUC monthly public meeting set for May 20

IUC Chair Sarah Martz participates in NARUC Federal-State Collaborative meeting

IUC issues decision in ITC Midwest electric transmission line docket

Lifeline Program provides affordable phone, broadband service to eligible Iowans

IUC recognizes 811 Day and importance of safe digging around underground utilities

IUC announces agency process improvements

IUC issues decision in Iowa-American Water’s request to increase customer rates

IUC requests information from rate-regulated electric utilities on 2025 summer preparedness, grid resilience plans

IUC supports National Safe Digging Month, protecting underground utilities

IUC encourages customers to seek utility bill assistance before moratorium on service disconnections ends April 1

IUC sets public hearing date for ITC Midwest’s proposed electric transmission line

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