Gas Bootcamp – Phase 2: Training & Operator Qualification
October 6–8, 2026 | Ankeny, IA

Registration is open for Gas Bootcamp – Phase 2, IAMU's next-step hands-on training and Operator Qualification workshop for personnel who've completed Phase 1 and/or have at least one year of natural gas industry experience.

Over three days, attendees will complete classroom and hands-on training plus Operator Qualification Performance Evaluations covering advanced tasks — valve preventative and corrective maintenance, industrial/commercial meter and regulator installation, corrosion detection and control, excavation damage prevention, sacrificial anode installation, CAD welding, pipe coating and repair, backfilling, and plastic pipe squeeze-off.

⚠️ Important — Please Note:

• The attendee must bring a valid picture ID
• Full PPE required (FR clothing, coats, hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, etc.) — training takes place outdoors on above- and below-ground gas pipelines
• Attendees will enter/exit excavations and physically perform OQ tasks
• Written exams are not completed during Phase 2 — they must be completed online, before or immediately after the course
• Bring the newest copy of the IAMU O&M and Emergency Plan, a notepad and pen, and (if available) your own CGI, FI unit, locating equipment, or odorator

Schedule: Tue 10/6 (12:30 p.m. registration, class 1–4:30 p.m.), Wed 10/7 & Thu 10/8 (8 a.m.–4 p.m. / 8 a.m.–2 p.m.). Lunch included Wed & Thu.

Cost: $850 members / $1,000 non-members

Deadline to register: September 29, 2026

Location: IAMU, 1735 NE 70th Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021

Questions? Contact Nick Vandegriff at [email protected]. Register online today — spots fill fast.

​REGISTER HERE

Every decision made within a utility has financial consequences. Join us for this highly interactive one-day program that gives both financial and non-financial professionals a practical understanding of how the financial side of an electric utility operates.

​WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
This course explains how everyday business transactions flow through the accounting system and ultimately affect financial statements, budgets, cash flow, capital planning, and the rates paid by customers. Participants will:

• Learn to read and interpret financial statements and budget-to-actual results
• Use financial information to support internal management decisions
• Develop meaningful annual budgets that align with organizational priorities
• Connect annual budgets to long-term financial plans, capital improvement programs, and strategic initiatives
• Understand the financial metrics utility leaders monitor to evaluate organizational health and ensure long-term stability
• Gain a general overview of utility accounting principles and how utility finances integrate within the overall finances of the municipality

Through real-world examples, case studies, and interactive discussions, participants will strengthen their business acumen and leave with a clearer understanding of how their decisions influence the financial success of the utility — whether they work in finance, engineering, operations, customer service, or management.

PRESENTED BY
Terilyn (Teri) Wallis, founder and owner of Terilyn Wallis Consulting, brings more than 30 years of utility industry experience to this session — including 15 years in utility finance and executive leadership, six years in utility lending, and nine years designing educational programs for utilities nationwide. Teri holds a Doctorate in Adult Education, an MBA in Finance, and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, and is known for translating complex financial concepts into practical, actionable solutions.
 
To get registered, CLICK HERE!

​Join us for the Natural Gas Vendor Showcase & Technical Training Workshop: hands-on training led by industry experts from Balon, Groebner, Georg Fischer, Irby, KGM, Nelson Technologies, and Trenton Corporation.

WHEN: October 28-29, 2026
WHERE: IAMU, 735 NE 70th Avenue, Ankeny, Iowa

Topics: Valves, Electrofusion, Gas Measurement (AMR/AMI, Ultrasonic & more), Pressure Regulation, Leak Detection, and Pipeline Coating.

COST (Lunch & Dinner Included):
Members: $250 | Non-Members: $500

Register by October 21, 2026. Online registration preferred, log in first for member pricing.

[REGISTER HERE]

​​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 and REGISTRATION:
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 $300 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])​

​💧 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 [email protected].

​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 $300 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])​

Gas Bootcamp – Phase 1: Training & Operator Qualification
September 22–24, 2026 | Ankeny, IA

Registration is open for Gas Bootcamp – Phase 1, IAMU's hands-on training and Operator Qualification workshop for personnel new to natural gas operations or operators looking to reinforce the fundamentals.
Over three days, attendees will complete classroom and hands-on training plus Operator Qualification Performance Evaluations covering core tasks — leak call response, leak surveying, utility locating, residential meter installation, valve operation, and more.

⚠️ Important — This Workshop Has Been Restructured:

• Attendees must have an OnBoard LMS login (contact Nick Vandegriff, [email protected], if you need one)
• All online training/testing for the covered tasks must be completed and passed before attending
• Bring a valid picture ID and full PPE (hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, safety-toe shoes, etc.

​Schedule: Tue 9/22 (9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.), Wed 9/23 & Thu 9/24 (8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.). Lunch included daily.

Cost: $850 members / $1,000 non-members

Deadline to register: September 15, 2026 — limited to 15 attendees, first-come, first-served (waitlist available).

Location: IAMU, 1735 NE 70th Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021

Questions? Contact Nick Vandegriff at [email protected]. Register online today — spots fill fast.

​REGISTER HERE

Gas Bootcamp – Phase 2: Training & Operator Qualification
October 6–8, 2026 | Ankeny, IA

Registration is open for Gas Bootcamp – Phase 2, IAMU's next-step hands-on training and Operator Qualification workshop for personnel who've completed Phase 1 and/or have at least one year of natural gas industry experience.

Over three days, attendees will complete classroom and hands-on training plus Operator Qualification Performance Evaluations covering advanced tasks — valve preventative and corrective maintenance, industrial/commercial meter and regulator installation, corrosion detection and control, excavation damage prevention, sacrificial anode installation, CAD welding, pipe coating and repair, backfilling, and plastic pipe squeeze-off.

⚠️ Important — Please Note:

• The attendee must bring a valid picture ID
• Full PPE required (FR clothing, coats, hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, etc.) — training takes place outdoors on above- and below-ground gas pipelines
• Attendees will enter/exit excavations and physically perform OQ tasks
• Written exams are not completed during Phase 2 — they must be completed online, before or immediately after the course
• Bring the newest copy of the IAMU O&M and Emergency Plan, a notepad and pen, and (if available) your own CGI, FI unit, locating equipment, or odorator

Schedule: Tue 10/6 (12:30 p.m. registration, class 1–4:30 p.m.), Wed 10/7 & Thu 10/8 (8 a.m.–4 p.m. / 8 a.m.–2 p.m.). Lunch included Wed & Thu.

Cost: $850 members / $1,000 non-members

Deadline to register: September 29, 2026

Location: IAMU, 1735 NE 70th Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021

Questions? Contact Nick Vandegriff at [email protected]. Register online today — spots fill fast.

​REGISTER HERE

Every decision made within a utility has financial consequences. Join us for this highly interactive one-day program that gives both financial and non-financial professionals a practical understanding of how the financial side of an electric utility operates.

​WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
This course explains how everyday business transactions flow through the accounting system and ultimately affect financial statements, budgets, cash flow, capital planning, and the rates paid by customers. Participants will:

• Learn to read and interpret financial statements and budget-to-actual results
• Use financial information to support internal management decisions
• Develop meaningful annual budgets that align with organizational priorities
• Connect annual budgets to long-term financial plans, capital improvement programs, and strategic initiatives
• Understand the financial metrics utility leaders monitor to evaluate organizational health and ensure long-term stability
• Gain a general overview of utility accounting principles and how utility finances integrate within the overall finances of the municipality

Through real-world examples, case studies, and interactive discussions, participants will strengthen their business acumen and leave with a clearer understanding of how their decisions influence the financial success of the utility — whether they work in finance, engineering, operations, customer service, or management.

PRESENTED BY
Terilyn (Teri) Wallis, founder and owner of Terilyn Wallis Consulting, brings more than 30 years of utility industry experience to this session — including 15 years in utility finance and executive leadership, six years in utility lending, and nine years designing educational programs for utilities nationwide. Teri holds a Doctorate in Adult Education, an MBA in Finance, and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, and is known for translating complex financial concepts into practical, actionable solutions.
 
To get registered, CLICK HERE!

Join us for the Natural Gas Vendor Showcase & Technical Training Workshop: hands-on training led by industry experts from Balon, Groebner, Georg Fischer, Irby, KGM, Nelson Technologies, and Trenton Corporation.

WHEN: October 28-29, 2026
WHERE: IAMU, 735 NE 70th Avenue, Ankeny, Iowa

Topics: Valves, Electrofusion, Gas Measurement (AMR/AMI, Ultrasonic & more), Pressure Regulation, Leak Detection, and Pipeline Coating.

COST (Lunch & Dinner Included):
Members: $250 | Non-Members: $500

Register by October 21, 2026. Online registration preferred, log in first for member pricing.

[REGISTER HERE]