IAMU, along with Koons Gas Measurement & Nelson Technologies, would like to provide an opportunity for natural gas personnel to expand their knowledge on a variety of topics and products throughout their entire natural gas system. Experts from Koons Gas Measurement, Nelson Technologies and Honeywell will cover a variety of topics including:
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• Odorization and Odorizers
• Catalytic heaters
• Measurement and Regulation
• Service Line Installations from Main to Riser

Training will include in-depth presentations and discussion, demonstration of products and services as well as numerous opportunities for “hands-on” training for topics and products being covered.

For more information visit our website HERE. 

Registration is now open for the IAMU Energy Conference!

Join other municipal energy professionals for the annual IAMU Energy Conference on February 18-20, 2025, at the Courtyard by Marriott,  2405 SE Creekview Dr. Ankeny, Iowa  50021

Learn more about the latest happenings in the industry and network with others during this much anticipated yearly event.

The Annual Legislative Reception is also planned for this time, taking place on Feb 19 at Ken’s – a not so speakeasy, in Des Moines’ East Village.  

View the full agenda and register here.

The Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities will be holding both initial certification and re-certification classes for mobile crane operators at our location. This journey-level certification is granted through the National Center for Construction Education and Research. IAMU is an accredited assessment center.

Re-certification for crane operators is required every 5 years. In order to certify or re-certify you must pass both the practical examination and the computerized test with an 80% score for each. There is no grace period after your certification expires.

To see pricing and the full list of class dates go to https://members.iamu.org/page/NCCER.

• To get signed up for the 3/24/2025 to 3/28/2025 Certified Mobile Crane Operator - Telescoping Boom class, please CLICK HERE.

To save your seat for the April 22 – 24, June 16 – 20, July 22 – 24, August 25 – 29 or October 7 – 9, classes please click here and enter your information on the NCCER Class Placeholder list. You will be contacted by IAMU when registration for that class is available.

Additional Notes:

• There is a maximum of 10 participants per class session
• Lunch will be provided Monday through Thursday (for full NCCER Certification course)
• All participants will attend classroom days. Exams will take place on the Wednesday of each class session. Depending on the number of participants, Wednesday evening and Friday may also be used for practical exams
• Each participant will need to bring their PPE for the practical exam: High Viz clothing, hardhat, safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes, and long pants
• Additional fees for written re-tests and practical re-exams, retakes are $139 and may be taken during any scheduled exam date.   
• NCCER policy prohibits completing the re-certification process more than 180 days before the expiration date or your certification.

Questions?
If you have any questions in regards to the classes, or requirements, please contact:
Margret Meade, IAMU Safety Outreach Coordinator ([email protected])
Phone:  515.210.6617
 

Make plans to attend IAMU’s Trenching and Shoring Workshop on March 20. This workshop is an excellent opportunity to become qualified as a competent person (or stay current with the responsibilities). The competent person is required to evaluate site safety and resolve existing and potential hazards. 

The DNR has approved 0.4 CEUs for WD and WW only.

Who Should Attend:
This workshop is designed for city and utility employees and outside contractors employed by a city, or anyone working in a trenching and shoring situation. The training received will cover the overall requirements of the law, including:

•  Employee safety
•  Dealing with traffic
•  Soil identification
•  Emergency equipment
•  Determining if shoring is needed
•  Proper methods of trenching and shoring

Contact the contractors who work for your city/utility and encourage them to register and attend. 

Cost:
IAMU Members - $182; Non-IAMU Members - $248

​Location:
IAMU Training and Office Complex
1735 NE 70th Avenue
Ankeny, IA  50021
Registration:
For registration and additional info, please click here 

Registration is open for the Complete Watt-Hour Metering Workshop! January 27 – 31, 2025

Mistakes, tampering, and improper operation can turn your watt-hour meters into a large source of revenue loss! Gain valuable information on how to keep your meters humming with this workshop.

This workshop will be conducted by Larry Chapman of Chapman Metering Consultants. Mr. Chapman is a highly regarded expert on watt-hour meters, and is a strong supporter of IAMU and Iowa’s municipal utilities.
 
Learn how to keep your meters “in the black” with this workshop. A solid review of the Basics, combined with in-depth study of installation, troubleshooting, and tampering.

* Participants should bring their laptop computers to take full advantage of this opportunity *
 
For additional information about the workshop, including full agenda and registration, please CLICK HERE!
 
Questions?
Contact Jared Masker at 515-289-5223 or [email protected]

Asbestos can typically be found in all buildings constructed before 1980. This webinar will highlight building materials that usually contain asbestos as a component, how it becomes airborne and whether or not it should be removed. Also discussed are the differences between the OSHA and the EPA’s asbestos regulations and how it pertains to municipalities. Also included is a review of the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing’s Asbestos webpage where you can find information about demolition or removal and a list of licensed contractors.
This 30 minute webinar should be viewed by management staff or those who are charged with making decisions about project budgeting or scheduling.  If you have any questions, please contact Margret Meade at [email protected] or 515.210.6617.
Link to Webinar 
Passcode: ?q%?F6vz

The IAMU Utility Leadership Conference - formerly known as "Superintendent & Foreman’s Meetings" will be held January 15-17, 2025.  This event will be held at the Holiday Inn Express Des Moines in Ankeny.
Find more information and register here. 

Some of the topics in this conference are:
Iowa DNR--
RICE, 2024 Amendments, 
Permitting, Recordkeeping

Rate Studies
DGR

Tech Talk—New Technology 
in the Industry 
Various Representatives

Lessons Learned 
Greenfield Municipal Utilities and 
Spencer Municipal Utilities

Operating A Small Utility 
Troy Dejoode, IAMU

De-Escalation 
Iowa State Patrol,
Trooper Krull

Certified water and wastewater operator certificates expire every two years on June 30th of
​odd-numbered years. Applications for renewal are mailed to operators 60 days before the expiration date.
 
To be eligible for renewal, operators must have earned the required number of Continuing Education training Units (CEUs) during two-year periods ending March 31 of odd-numbered years.
 
You can view your CEUs at: 
https://programs.iowadnr.gov/opcertweb/pages/opmenu.aspx              
 
If you still need CEUs, check out the IAMU calendar to view upcoming CEU-eligible workshops.