⚡ FALL ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION WORKSHOP
September 9-11, 2026
Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities | 1735 NE 70th Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021

Optional Pole Climbing Training: September 8-9

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This workshop offers valuable classroom and hands-on training for electric utility personnel. Utility workers, instructors, and product presenters will join together to share the latest industry information.

WORKSHOP TOPICS
Participants will rotate through small-group stations covering:
• EzSpotr pole setter operation
• Voltage Regulator fundamentals and operation
• Underground cable preparation and terminations (200/600 amp applications)
• Substation switching/circuit restoration
• Underground system troubleshooting scenarios

APPRENTICESHIP TESTING & EVALUATIONS
Apprentices may take their written year-end exams and hands-on skills evaluations on Wednesday, September 9, starting at 8 a.m. This is limited to the first 6 apprentices who register. Pre-registration is required — contact Meredith Hibbs at mhibbs@iamu.org

OJT HOURS
Apprentices will receive 16 OJT Hours for attendance (OH and URD hours).

POLE CLIMBING TRAINING (Additional Offering)
Tuesday, Sept. 8: 1 - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 9: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
$75 per person | Limited to 10 attendees

​REGISTER NOW → HERE
Shirt size is not guaranteed after August 20.

Questions? Contact Jim Wolfe at 641-330-0150 or jwolfe@iamu.org.

​The Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities holds 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. OSHA’s updated crane standard REQUIRES that operators of lifting equipment be trained, evaluated, and tested in order to obtain re-certification.

Re-certification is required every 5 years. In order to re-certify you must retake and pass both the practical examination and the computerized test with an 80% score for each. NCCER policy prohibits completing the re-certification process more than 180 days before the expiration date of your certification. Check your NCCER account for the expiration date of your certification.
There is no grace period after your certification expires.

DATES:
Sept. 28th-Oct. 2nd NCCER Certification | Registration open! CLICK HERE!
October 20th-22nd Re-Certification  | Registration open! CLICK HERE!

BROCHURE:
To see pricing and additional information please see the NCCER 2026 brochure.
Examination retakes are $200 and may be taken during any scheduled exam date. 

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

QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions in regard to the classes, or requirements, please contact:
Margret Meade, IAMU Safety Outreach Coordinator (mmeade@iamu.org)​

💧 WATER DISTRIBUTION TRAINING WORKSHOP

September 16, 2026
Sponsored by Core & Main
IAMU Training & Office Complex | 1735 NE 70th Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021

This full day of rotating, hands-on sessions covers:
• Fire Hydrant Maintenance
• Water Main Tapping/HydraStop
• Water Main Installation, Repair, and Fittings

The day also includes an Alpha Coupling Demo by Romac and a sponsored lunch courtesy of Core & Main.

💧 WATER LEAK DETECTION/LINE LOCATING WORKSHOP
September 17, 2026
IAMU Training & Office Complex | 1735 NE 70th Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021

This day covers Line Locating Basics followed by rotating hands-on sessions in:
• Water Leak Detection (with various equipment)
• Line Locating
• Trenching and Shoring
• GIS Mapping

CEUs
Water operators will earn .6 Water Distribution CEUs for each day attended.

REGISTRATION DETAILS
• Fee (IAMU Members): $100/day or $180 for both days
• Fee (Non-Members): $120/day or $220 for both days
• Fee includes lunch and CEUs
• Registration Deadline: September 11, 2026

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 

Questions? Contact Steve Marsh at (515) 289-1999 or smarsh@iamu.org.

The Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities holds 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. OSHA’s updated crane standard REQUIRES that operators of lifting equipment be trained, evaluated, and tested in order to obtain re-certification.

Re-certification is required every 5 years. In order to re-certify you must retake and pass both the practical examination and the computerized test with an 80% score for each. NCCER policy prohibits completing the re-certification process more than 180 days before the expiration date of your certification. Check your NCCER account for the expiration date of your certification.
There is no grace period after your certification expires.

DATES:
Sept. 28th-Oct. 2nd NCCER Certification | Registration open! CLICK HERE!
October 20th-22nd Re-Certification  | Registration open! CLICK HERE!

BROCHURE:
To see pricing and additional information please see the NCCER 2026 brochure.
Examination retakes are $200 and may be taken during any scheduled exam date. 

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

QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions in regard to the classes, or requirements, please contact:
Margret Meade, IAMU Safety Outreach Coordinator (mmeade@iamu.org)​

​Join in viewing IAMU’s LIVE Drug & Alcohol Employee/Supervisor Training Webinar taking place on Tuesday, July 21st from 10:00am – 12:00pm.
 
The Drug & Alcohol Webinar will address the following:

• The effects of drugs and alcohol on the body
• Recognize the signs, symptoms, and indicators of substance abuse at the workplace
• Comply with federal DOT regulations requiring 2-hour reasonable suspicion training for supervisors
• 60 minutes will be spent on symptoms of alcohol abuse
• 60 minutes will be spent on symptoms of drug/controlled substance abuse

 
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Employees and supervisors involved with CDLS and gas operations.
 
COST:
IAMU Members - $80; Non-IAMU Members - $100
 
WHEN:
The LIVE webinar will be Tuesday, July 21st from 10:00am-12:00pm.
**The LINK to the LIVE Webinar will be emailed out to registrants on Monday, July 20th (the day before the live webinar). Please join us via the LINK on Tuesday, July 21st from 10:00am-12:00pm for the LIVE Drug & Alcohol Webinar.
 
CERTIFICATES:
After viewing the LIVE webinar, return the record of attendance to abader@iamu.org. A certificate of completion will be emailed to registrants upon confirmation of attendance for the Drug & Alcohol Employee/Supervisor Webinar.
 
REGISTRATION:
For registration and to view the brochure with additional information, please CLICK HERE.
Deadline to register is July 9th, 2026!
 
QUESTIONS:
Contact Joedy Dennis at jdennis@iamu.org or 515-681-7961

⚡ FALL ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION WORKSHOP
September 9-11, 2026
Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities | 1735 NE 70th Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021

Optional Pole Climbing Training: September 8-9

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This workshop offers valuable classroom and hands-on training for electric utility personnel. Utility workers, instructors, and product presenters will join together to share the latest industry information.

WORKSHOP TOPICS
Participants will rotate through small-group stations covering:
• EzSpotr pole setter operation
• Voltage Regulator fundamentals and operation
• Underground cable preparation and terminations (200/600 amp applications)
• Substation switching/circuit restoration
• Underground system troubleshooting scenarios

APPRENTICESHIP TESTING & EVALUATIONS
Apprentices may take their written year-end exams and hands-on skills evaluations on Wednesday, September 9, starting at 8 a.m. This is limited to the first 6 apprentices who register. Pre-registration is required — contact Meredith Hibbs at mhibbs@iamu.org

OJT HOURS
Apprentices will receive 16 OJT Hours for attendance (OH and URD hours).

POLE CLIMBING TRAINING (Additional Offering)
Tuesday, Sept. 8: 1 - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 9: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
$75 per person | Limited to 10 attendees

​REGISTER NOW → HERE
Shirt size is not guaranteed after August 20.

Questions? Contact Jim Wolfe at 641-330-0150 or jwolfe@iamu.org.

​The Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities holds 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. OSHA’s updated crane standard REQUIRES that operators of lifting equipment be trained, evaluated, and tested in order to obtain re-certification.

Re-certification is required every 5 years. In order to re-certify you must retake and pass both the practical examination and the computerized test with an 80% score for each. NCCER policy prohibits completing the re-certification process more than 180 days before the expiration date of your certification. Check your NCCER account for the expiration date of your certification.
There is no grace period after your certification expires.

DATES:
July 13th-17th NCCER Certification | Registration open! CLICK HERE!
Sept. 28th-Oct. 2nd NCCER Certification | Registration open! CLICK HERE!
October 20th-22nd Re-Certification  | Registration open! CLICK HERE!

BROCHURE:
To see pricing and additional information please see the NCCER 2026 brochure.
Examination retakes are $200 and may be taken during any scheduled exam date. 

 
**To be notified for other NCCER class dates please enter your information on the NCCER Placeholder. You will be contacted by IAMU when registration for that class is available.
Examination retakes are $200 and may be taken during any scheduled exam date.


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

QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions in regard to the classes, or requirements, please contact:
Margret Meade, IAMU Safety Outreach Coordinator (mmeade@iamu.org)

​Join in viewing IAMU’s LIVE Drug & Alcohol Employee/Supervisor Training Webinar taking place on Tuesday, July 21st from 10:00am – 12:00pm.
 
The Drug & Alcohol Webinar will address the following:

• The effects of drugs and alcohol on the body
• Recognize the signs, symptoms, and indicators of substance abuse at the workplace
• Comply with federal DOT regulations requiring 2-hour reasonable suspicion training for supervisors
• 60 minutes will be spent on symptoms of alcohol abuse
• 60 minutes will be spent on symptoms of drug/controlled substance abuse

 
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Employees and supervisors involved with CDLS and gas operations.
 
COST:
IAMU Members - $80; Non-IAMU Members - $100
 
WHEN:
The LIVE webinar will be Tuesday, July 21st from 10:00am-12:00pm.
**The LINK to the LIVE Webinar will be emailed out to registrants on Monday, July 20th (the day before the live webinar). Please join us via the LINK on Tuesday, July 21st from 10:00am-12:00pm for the LIVE Drug & Alcohol Webinar.
 
CERTIFICATES:
After viewing the LIVE webinar, return the record of attendance to abader@iamu.org. A certificate of completion will be emailed to registrants upon confirmation of attendance for the Drug & Alcohol Employee/Supervisor Webinar.
 
REGISTRATION:
For registration and to view the brochure with additional information, please CLICK HERE.
Deadline to register is July 9th, 2026!
 
QUESTIONS:
Contact Joedy Dennis at jdennis@iamu.org or 515-681-7961