Don’t miss your chance to attend IAMU’s Advanced Water Workshops, coming up March 11–12, 2026 in Ankeny! This popular training event delivers high-value education, real-world solutions, networking with peers, and .5 CEUs each day.

Whether your focus is treatment, distribution, or both, this two-day workshop lineup is packed with practical, advanced-level training you can take back and apply immediately in your utility.

Why Attend?
• Earn valuable CEUs
• Learn from industry experts
• Get real, applicable solutions to today’s challenges
• Network with other Iowa water professionals
• Lunch included both days
Event Details

📅 March 11 – Advanced Water Treatment (.5 CEUs)
📅 March 12 – Advanced Water Distribution (.5 CEUs)
📍 IAMU | 1735 NE 70th Ave, Ankeny, IA
Registration is Open Now!
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Registration Deadline: February 27, 2026
👉 Secure your spot and register today: REGISTER HERE

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Questions about the workshop? Contact Steve Marsh at (515) 289-1999 or [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you there!

Make plans to attend IAMU’s Trenching and Shoring Workshop on Thursday, March 19th, 2026. OSHA requires a competent person to be on-site at every excavation. 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 - $187; Non-IAMU Members - $255
 
TIME:
Registration begins at 8:30a.m. The workshop will be from 9:00a.m.-1:30p.m.
 
LOCATION:
IAMU Training and Office Complex
1735 NE 70th Avenue
Ankeny, IA  50021
 
REGISTRATION:
For registration and additional information, please CLICK HERE.
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​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. 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:
April 13th-17th              NCCER Certification
May 26th-28th              Re-Certification
July 13th-17th               NCCER Certification
Sept. 28th-Oct. 2nd       NCCER Certification
October 20th-22nd        Re-Certification
 
BROCHURE:
To see pricing and additional information please see the NCCER 2026 brochure.
 
REGISTRATION:
Registration is NOW open for the first Certified Mobile Crane Operator – Telescoping Boom class April 13th-17th, CLICK HERE
 
**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 $139 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 ([email protected])

​IAMU publishes a Membership Directory every other year, and we are preparing our next updated edition for 2026. We want every member organization to be accurately represented, and to do that, we need your help.

To ensure we have the most current and complete information for your utility, please review your member profile and submit any updates as soon as possible. Accurate information helps us better serve you and ensures the directory remains a valuable resource for all IAMU members.

You can update your information at any time by visiting www.iamu.org and clicking “Sign In” at the top of the page. If you need your utility’s username or password, please follow the prompts on the sign-in page or contact Grant at [email protected]. Once logged in, select “Manage Profile” on the right-hand side to edit your information.
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We appreciate your prompt attention to this important update and thank you for helping us keep our records current.

This four-day, hands-on workshop is designed for beginning and experienced gas distribution system welders working for municipal utilities or welding contractors. Participants will have the opportunity to practice and qualify on one or more pipeline welding procedures included in the IAMU procedures manual, with instruction provided throughout the workshop on current welding techniques.

Workshop Highlights:

• Perform and qualify on multiple welding procedures (one at a time)
• Instruction, practice sessions, coupon preparation, testing, and records included
• Annual requalification opportunity to meet Office of Pipeline Safety requirements
• One price covers both instruction and testing
  
  

Workshop Details:
📍 Location: Iowa Lakes Community College – Emmetsburg Campus
📅 Dates: March 16–19, 2026
⏰ Schedule:

• Monday: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
• Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – Noon
  
  

Registration Information:

• IAMU Members: $950 per person
• Non-Members: $1,050 per person
• Registration Deadline: March 13, 2026
• Attendance is limited to 20 participants
  
  

Participants must supply their own helmet, gloves, protective clothing, pipe and welding electrodes/rods, hand grinders, and a note identifying the grade and type of pipe being used for testing.
Online registration is preferred and payment must be made by credit card or ACH. If you need to pay by check, a mail-in option is available.
For questions or additional information, please contact Nick Vandegriff at [email protected] or (515) 289-1999.
We encourage you to register early to secure your spot.

REGISTER HERE

​IAMU is pleased to offer Gas Bootcamp – Phase 1: Training & Operator Qualification, taking place March 31 – April 2, 2026, at the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities in Ankeny.

Dates & Times

• Tuesday, March 31: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 1: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Thursday, April 2: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location:
Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities
1735 NE 70th Ave
Ankeny, IA 50021
Important Requirements
To attend this workshop, participants must:

• Have an active OnBoard LMS username and password
• Complete and pass all required online training and testing prior to attending
• Bring a valid photo ID
• Bring proper PPE (coat, hat, hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, safety toe shoes, etc.)

Additional recommended items:

• Most recent IAMU Operations & Maintenance Plan
• Notepad and pen
• Personal equipment (CGI, locating equipment, odorator, etc.), if available

🍽 Lunch and materials are provided by IAMU each day.
Registration Details

• Registration Deadline: March 24, 2026
• Attendance is limited to 15 participants
  • The first 15 registrations will be accepted
  • A waitlist will be created if capacity is exceeded

Fees (per person):

• IAMU Members: $850
• Non-Members: $1,000

👉 Online registration is preferred. REGISTER HERE
Payment must be made by credit card or ACH (the “Bill Me” option is no longer accepted).
If you need assistance with:

• LMS access: Nick Vandegriff – [email protected]
• Member login credentials: Grant Hatterman – [email protected]

Questions?
Please contact Nick Vandegriff at [email protected].
We encourage you to register early to secure a spot in this essential training opportunity.

Gas Bootcamp – Phase 2
Training & Operator Qualification
📍 IAMU | Ankeny, Iowa
📅 April 15–17, 2026

IAMU is pleased to offer Gas Bootcamp – Phase 2, an advanced training designed for natural gas professionals ready to take the next step in the Operator Qualification (OQ) process.
This hands-on, in-depth course is ideal for individuals with one or more years of experience in the natural gas industry or those who have successfully completed Bootcamp Phase 1. Training will follow procedures outlined in the IAMU Operations & Maintenance Plan – Written Procedures Manual and includes both classroom instruction and field-based evaluations.

Schedule at a Glance
​Wednesday, April 15
Registration: 12:30 p.m. | Class: 1:00–4:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 16
Class: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (Lunch provided)
Friday, April 17
Class: 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (Lunch provided)
Important Details• Attendance is limited to 15 participants
• Registration deadline: April 8, 2026
• First 15 paid registrations will secure a spot
• A waiting list will be started once capacity is reached
Cost (lunch & materials included):
IAMU Members: $850
Non-Members: $1,000


Participants must bring:
• A valid photo ID
• Proper PPE (FR clothing, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, etc.)
• The most current IAMU O&M and Emergency Plan

👉 Register today to secure your spot:
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

​Questions?
Contact Nick Vandegriff at [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you in Ankeny this April!

NFPA 70B Pre-Recorded Webinar
 
We know it is tough for our smaller members to break away for a day and come down to IAMU for our workshops.  The 70B information is important and we want to share with all our members, so we created this pre-recorded webinar.
 
Available NOW for viewing again is our NFPA 70B Pre-Recorded Webinar. Please see the brochure for more information and CLICK HERE to register now for the webinar event.
 
Safety is dependent on properly maintained overcurrent protective devices and electrical equipment. Improperly maintained equipment has a higher chance of failure, increasing incident energy, which could increase the risk of injury or death to workers. This is where NFPA 70B, Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance, applies. With the 2023 update, NFPA 70B became a recognized standard instead of a recommended practice, meaning it is now enforceable.
 
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) defines NFPA 70B as a standard that describes preventive maintenance procedures for electrical, electronic, and communication systems and equipment -- such as those used in industrial plants, power plants, institutional and commercial buildings, and large multi-family residential complexes -- to prevent equipment failures and worker injuries.
 
This workshop will cover the 5 main elements of NFPA 70B:
 

• Maintenance scheduling

 

• Equipment condition assessment

 

• Electrical maintenance programs

 

• Preventive maintenance procedures

 

• System study intervals

 
CLICK HERE to get registered for the NFPA 70B Pre-Recorded Webinar today!
 
**Once registered, the Pre-Recorded Webinar will be emailed to you along with a record of attendance.
After completing the webinar, return the record of attendance to [email protected] and you will be sent your certificate of completion for the NFPA 70B.

IAMU Offers Two Scholarship Programs
 
The Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities is pleased to offer two scholarship programs this year – a scholarship program for students pursuing a post-secondary program with a utility focus and a general scholarship program for children or grandchildren of IAMU member employees.
 
“IAMU is pleased to have two scholarship offerings again this year,” said Troy DeJoode, IAMU executive director. “Last year, we awarded four scholarships to students pursuing educations in utility-related fields to help the next generation of professionals to get the education and training that they need. Again this year, we are offering another scholarship to the children and grandchildren of IAMU members. This is a general scholarship, and the recipients do not need to be pursuing a utility-related certification or degree.”
 
Utility-Focused Scholarship
Each $2,000 scholarship will be distributed to the educational institution. To apply, candidates must fill out and submit the scholarship application. Applications are due February 28, 2026 to [email protected]. IAMU will announce the award recipients by April 25, 2026.
 
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:

• Live in a residence that is a verified customer of an IAMU member or attend a high school that is a verified customer of an IAMU member. If you are unsure whether your local area is an IAMU member, contact your city hall.
• Be a 2026 graduating high school senior or have previously graduated from high school.
• Be attending a post high school education program located in Iowa in the fall of 2026.

 
Preference will be given to applicants entering a utility-related career with a special preference to applicants entering utility-related trades programs leading to careers in difficult to fill utility careers such as, as an example only, electric line worker, water treatment or distribution operator, or operator qualified natural gas positions.
 
General Scholarship
Each $500 will be distributed to the educational institution. To apply, candidates must fill out and submit the scholarship application.  Applications are due February 28, 2026 to [email protected]. IAMU will announce the award recipients by April 25, 2026.
 
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:

• Attend college/technical school within the state of Iowa.
• Have a parent/grandparent/legal guardian who is an employee of an IAMU-verified member.
• Have a 3.0 minimum GPA.

 
IAMU members are encouraged to share this scholarship information with their communities. You might post information to your social media account(s) and website, and submit information to your local newspaper and/or radio station. IAMU is sending an email about the scholarships to high school guidance counselors, but you might also consider reaching out to your local guidance counselors as well.
 
If you have any questions about the scholarship program, please feel free to contact IAMU at [email protected].
 

Don’t miss your chance to attend IAMU’s Advanced Water Workshops, coming up March 11–12, 2026 in Ankeny! This popular training event delivers high-value education, real-world solutions, networking with peers, and .5 CEUs each day.
Whether your focus is treatment, distribution, or both, this two-day workshop lineup is packed with practical, advanced-level training you can take back and apply immediately in your utility.
Why Attend?
• Earn valuable CEUs
• Learn from industry experts
• Get real, applicable solutions to today’s challenges
• Network with other Iowa water professionals
• Lunch included both days
Event Details
📅 March 11 – Advanced Water Treatment (.5 CEUs)
📅 March 12 – Advanced Water Distribution (.5 CEUs)
📍 IAMU | 1735 NE 70th Ave, Ankeny, IA
Registration is Open Now!
Registration Deadline: February 27, 2026
👉 Secure your spot and register today:
https://members.iamu.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2025752&group=
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Questions about the workshop? Contact Steve Marsh at (515) 289-1999 or [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you there!

NFPA 70B Pre-Recorded Webinar
 
We know it is tough for our smaller members to break away for a day and come down to IAMU for our workshops.  The 70B information is important and we want to share with all our members, so we created this pre-recorded webinar.
 
Available NOW for viewing again is our NFPA 70B Pre-Recorded Webinar. Please see the brochure for more information and CLICK HERE to register now for the webinar event.
 
Safety is dependent on properly maintained overcurrent protective devices and electrical equipment. Improperly maintained equipment has a higher chance of failure, increasing incident energy, which could increase the risk of injury or death to workers. This is where NFPA 70B, Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance, applies. With the 2023 update, NFPA 70B became a recognized standard instead of a recommended practice, meaning it is now enforceable.
 
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) defines NFPA 70B as a standard that describes preventive maintenance procedures for electrical, electronic, and communication systems and equipment -- such as those used in industrial plants, power plants, institutional and commercial buildings, and large multi-family residential complexes -- to prevent equipment failures and worker injuries.
 
This workshop will cover the 5 main elements of NFPA 70B:
 

• Maintenance scheduling

 

• Equipment condition assessment

 

• Electrical maintenance programs

 

• Preventive maintenance procedures

 

• System study intervals

 
CLICK HERE to get registered for the NFPA 70B Pre-Recorded Webinar today!
 
**Once registered, the Pre-Recorded Webinar will be emailed to you along with a record of attendance.
After completing the webinar, return the record of attendance to [email protected] and you will be sent your certificate of completion for the NFPA 70B.