*The entry period for this has closed.*

     Prairie Energy Cooperative is pleased to announce details for the 2nd annual Shine the Light contest, which celebrates our cooperative commitment to community. This statewide contest will accept nominations for local volunteers in June and award three winners with a $2,000 donation to their local charity of community organization. 
     "We're excited to participate in this cooperative effort to shine the light on local volunteers," said Tim Marienau, CEO. "So many people throughout our service area deserve to be recognized for making a positive impact."
     Sponsored by Touchstone Energy Cooperatives of Iowa, the Shine the Light contest will accept contest entries during the month of June. The three winners will be announce in September. In addition to receiving a $2,000 donation for their charity or nonprofit, the winners will also be featured in the September issue of Iowa Electric Cooperative Living magazine.

For more information, contact: Sarah Olson-McLaughlin, Office Manager, by phone at 515-532-2805, or by email: solson@prairieenergy.coop