Program Members,
 
We informed you last fall that the IAMU Safety Group program earned a dividend of just under $1.7M for the 2021/22 policy term. Next week member checks and dividend calculation details are being mailed out to your local insurance agent for delivery.

Thank you for your commitment to safety and continued support of the IAMU Safety Group Insurance Program!

Iowa LTAP, Institute for Transportation, Iowa State University will have a series of work zone workshops during February and March.  Each one-day workshop will cover the 2009 MUTCD.  The workshops consist of a general session and a breakout session tailored to specific categories of work zone activities. 
CEU's available!
Please see the brochure below for more information:

For information about program content, contact Paul Albritton at the Institute for Transportation: 515-294-1231 or palbritt@iastate.edu
For information about registration, contact ISU Registration Services:
515-294-6222 or registrations@iastate.edu

Common Ground Iowa (CGI) will be holding a 1-day Damage Prevention event at IAMU on February 28th from 9:00 – 3:00.   This is a free event to attend, but registration is limited to the first 70 people.  See attached brochure for topics to be discussed and to register.

Coming up this spring is a workshop for gas distribution system welders who work for municipal utilities or welding contractors.  Includes the opportunity to perform one or more of the pipeline welding procedures included in the IAMU procedures manual. Instructions on current welding techniques will be given throughout. The workshop is designed for beginning and advanced welding!

Procedures Available for Testing:
A-1: Arc weld, butt joint, under 2” NPS, Grade B – X42, ≥ 3/16” wall thickness
A-2: Arc weld, butt joint, 2" - 12" NPS, Grade B – X42, 3/16” - ¾” wall thickness.
A-4: Arc weld, fillet joint, all NPS branch sizes, Grade B – X42, 3/16” - ¾” wall thickness.
A-5: Arc weld, v-groove butt joint, 2” NPS, sch. 40
A-7: Arc weld, v-groove butt joint, 2”-12” NPS, X-42 – X-60, 3/16” - ¾” wall thickness.
A-8: Arc weld, fillet joint, all NPS branch sizes, X-42 – X-60, 3/16” - ¾” wall thickness.
IS Branch: Arc weld, fillet joint, low hydrogen, all NPS sizes, API 5L > X-65, all wall thickness.
IS Fillet: Arc weld, fillet joint, low hydrogen, all NPS sizes, API 5L > X-65, all wall thickness.
IS Long Seam-1: Arc weld, side seam, low hydrogen, all NPS sizes, API 5L > X-65, all wall thickness.
IS Long Seam-2: Arc weld, side seam, low hydrogen, all NPS sizes, API 5L > X-65, all wall thickness.
G-1: Gas weld, v-groove butt joint, under 2" NPS, Grade B – X42, > 3/16” wall thickness.
G-2: Gas weld, v-groove butt joint, 2" - 12" NPS, Grade B – X42, 3/16” - ¾” wall thickness.
G-3: Gas weld, fillet joint, all NPS branch sizes, Grade B – X42, > 3/16” wall thickness.
G-4: Gas weld, fillet joint, all NPS branch sizes, Grade B – X42, 3/16” - ¾” wall thickness.
 
The workshop will take place at:
Iowa Lakes Community College - Emmetsburg Campus
3200 College Drive
Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Training Schedule
March 13     -     Classes 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
March 14     -     Classes 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
March 15     -     Classes 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
March 16     -     Classes 8 a.m. - Noon
 
Participants must supply their own:

• Helmet
• Gloves
• Glasses
• Protective clothing
• Pipe & welding electrodes/rods
• Hand grinders
  

 
Please click HERE to register!

IAMU’s nominating committee is currently looking for interested parties to fill current and potential vacant positions on the IAMU board of directors.

All director positions on the IAMU Board are “at large”, but we do consider a variety of criteria when evaluating potential candidates in an effort to maintain a balance of perspectives. In doing so we will consider many criteria including but not limited to: educational background, work experience, gender, race, utility location, type of utility represented, and size of community represented. Terms are three years. While directors can leave at any time we are particularly interested in candidates that, after some time on the board, are willing to consider serving on the executive committee. Directors are term limited after 10 years, and most volunteers reach term limits. We have had excellent participation over the years.

The board typically meets the second Thursday of the odd numbered months in Ankeny from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. There are eleven members of the board. While in person attendance is encouraged and preferred, some electronic attendance is permissible. 

If interested please contact Executive Director Troy DeJoode by email at tdejoode@iamu.org

IAMU's Electric Superintendent & Foreman’s Meeting is specially designed to cover topics of interest to electric superintendents and foremen.

The 2023 meeting highlights include:

• Supply Chain Lead Times & Challenges
• Challenges of EV’s to Your Workforce
• NESC 2023 Updates
• Sex Trafficking
• Forest Pest Update

 
Also returning is the Product Show & Reception. Come socialize with fellow utility personnel and meet with exhibitors to see their latest products, technology, and services.

For additional information in regards to the workshop, including full agenda and registration, please click HERE.
 
Questions?
Contact Jared Masker at (800) 810-4268 or jmasker@iamu.org

Bids will be accepted until February 3, 2023 end of business day and may be submitted to Dawn Hyler (dhyler@iamu.org), Director of Finance & Administration.

Current Mileage: 159,729
Truck has been used for Gas Construction Services.

Any questions or wish to view vehicle prior to bid closing date may contact Dawn at the email address above.

Registration is open for attendees, vendors, and sponsors! Please click HERE to register, get more details, and to see the event agenda.

Whether your community already operates a broadband network or you are just thinking about it, this annual event is a must-attend for Iowa’s municipal broadband community! In addition to two-days of informative workshop sessions, you will also have plenty of opportunities to network with fellow utility representatives and the vendor community!
 
Again this year, the Conference will be held in conjunction with the CBAN Spring Forum on April 4th.
 
A hotel block has been reserved at Stoney Creek for the nights of April 4th and 5th. Standard King rooms are $94 per night. The deadline to receive this special rate is March 10th! You can book your room by calling (515) 334-9000 or visit their online reservation portal: https://bookings.travelclick.com/109230#/guestsandrooms.
The group code for IAMU is 2304IAMU.
 
We look forward to seeing you all in April!

Registration is now open for the IAMU Energy Conference!

Join other municipal energy professionals for the annual IAMU Energy Conference on March 1-3, 2023, at the Hilton Garden Inn, West Des Moines.

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 March 1 at Ken’s – a not so speakeasy, in Des Moines’ East Village.  

View the full agenda and register here.

Need more CEUs? This upcoming workshop offers 5 hours for both water treatment and water distribution. Held at the IAMU office, these 2 days offer a variety of topics and speakers while also giving participants the opportunity to network with a small group of exhibitors.
View the full agenda and register here.

• Advanced Water Treatment Workshop - March 8, 2023
• Advanced Water Distribution Workshop - March 9, 2023
  
• Attend one... or both!
  

If you have any questions, please contact Steve Marsh at 515.289.1999 or by email at smarsh@iamu.org