What actions did the North Iowa Municipal Electric Cooperative Board take on May 12, 2026?

They appointed a director, approved minutes, filed March operations and financial reports, authorized agreements and multiple resolutions, and approved claims and member fund transfers.

Who was appointed to the Board of Directors at the meeting?

John Harrenstein of Webster City was appointed to the Board of Directors.

Were any financial claims approved at the meeting?

Yes; the board approved claims for April 2026, including large payments to Corn Belt Power Cooperative and other utilities and vendors.

Where and when did the board meeting occur?

The regular board meeting was held at Miller's Landing, Humboldt, Iowa on May 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

May 18, 2026 Public Notice: Humboldt, IA

Summary of Proceedings NORTH IOWA MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION The Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the North Iowa Municipal Electric Cooperative Association was held at Miller's Landing, Humboldt, Iowa, on May 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Some members participated electronically under Iowa Code 21.8. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Steve Pick with the following Directors present: Steve Pick, Spencer; Joe Montag, West Bend; Brad Willemssen, Milford; Brian Quirk New Hampton *; Craig Olson, Ex-Officio KOPAEG; Lisa Harris, Graettinger; Brad Honold, Coon Rapids *; Chad Cleveland, Laurens*, John Harrenstein, Webster City*. Jeff Carson, Grundy Center; John Bilsten, Algona; Mitch Langschwager, Alta; Tim Duhrkopf, Sumner; and Trevor Kluender, Bancroft were absent. * indicates participated electronically. The following actions were unanimously approved unless otherwise noted: Willemssen/Montag to appoint John Harrenstein of Webster City to the Board of Directors. Montag/Harris to approve the minutes of the April 14, 2026 Board of Directors meeting. Willemssen/Montag to approve and file the Operations Reports for March 2026. Harris/Montag to approve and file the Financial Reports for March 2026. Harris/Willemssen to approve the agreement with Harrison Renewables and ratify the CEO's signature on the agreement. Montag/Willemssen to approve the distribution of the Corn Belt deferred patronage and quick roll payments. Willemssen/Harrenstein to approve the 2026 Depository Resolution. Montag/Harrenstein to approve the Use of Public Funds Policy. Harris/Willemssen to approve a Resolution Authorizing Participation on Boards and Committees. Willemssen/Montag to approve a Resolution Designating Public Notice Location. Claims for April 2026 approved as part of the financial report: Algona Municipal Utilities, $41,281.01; Alta Municipal Utilities, $21,842.80; APX, $192.00; Bancroft Municipal Utilities, $26,194.76; Bank of America, $699.50; Basin Electric, $731,292.52; City of Humboldt, $54.30; Clean Counts, $1,403.47; Comm1, $105.95; Coon Rapids Municipal Utilities, $74,378.55; Corn Belt Power Cooperative, $5,432,847.78; Des Moines Register, $56.96; EMC, $17,720.00; Graettinger Municipal Light Plant, $12,310.60; Greg Fritz, $80.68; Grundy Center Municipal Utilities, $45,051.74; Humboldt Independent, $61.00; HyVee, $44.67; Laurens Municipal Power & Comm., $36,616.86; MidAmerican Energy Co, $3,784.56; Milford Municipal Utilities, $41,104.10; New Hampton Municipal Light Plant, $66,040.22; Northwest Bank, $35.00; Orsted, $195,953.33; Reliance, $967.38; Southwest Power Pool, $744,750.85; Spencer Municipal Utilities, $93,058.29; Sumner Municipal Light Plant, $17,267.69; WAPA, $124,548.76; City of Webster City, 488,532.78; West Bend Municipal Utilities, $19,223.07; Western States Power Corp, $123,893.00; WEX, $119.47; Associated Benefits Corp, $332.06; Dearborn, $696.24; ICMA, $4,041.66; IPERS, $3,408.17; Salaries, $12,476.70; Treasurer State of Iowa; $2,180.88; US Treasury, $6,413.92; Wellmark BCBS, $2,737.92. Member Fund Transfers: Alta, $1,635.20; Bancroft, $1,377.89; Graettinger, $755.88; Grundy Center, $2,303.64; Spencer, $10,036.63; Sumner, $1,309.20; West Bend, $1,393.35. /s/ John Bilsten, Secretary May 18 2026 LIOW0519545

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