Justin teaches work zone and flagger safety to the City of Des Moines Street department employees at least once every year.
Justin Schoenrock, IAMU Safety Coordinator with the City of Des Moines, discusses the importance of safe traffic control measures during street work and the wearing of hi-vis clothing. To watch, CLICK HERE.
Justin teaches work zone and flagger safety to the City of Des Moines Street department employees at least once every year.
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IAMU is planning to release its 2024-2025 Membership Directory later this summer. This printed publication provides a quick reference guide to IAMU members’ profiles including addresses, phone numbers, and contacts. Associate Members have the option to purchase ad space in the IAMU Membership Directory. This is an excellent way to market your products and services to IAMU membership. We have advertising options for your company and budget. Here are the advertising options, there are many options to fit your budget. Please refer to our advertising spec sheet (attached below) when selecting your ad size. Advertising Options
You may purchase membership directory ad space online at our website www.iamu.org. Please note, you will have to sign-in with your IAMU member credentials. Once signed-in, you may find the directory advertisement options under the “Resources” tab then “Online Store”. If you do not have your IAMU sign-in credentials, please contact Ashley at aulrich@iamu.org.
*City/utility, associate, and affiliate members who are currently active and in good standing will be included in the 2024-2025 Membership Directory.*
IAMU publishes a membership directory every other year. We will be publishing one in 2024. We should have a copy of the directory to each member later this year.
We want to make sure that we have the most up-to-date information for our members so we can provide you with the information you need. We have been reaching out to make sure that members have updated their information, but we all know that can change fast. Please take a look at your member information. Please have any updates completed by April 19, 2024. You may at any time, go onto the IAMU website to update any information. Click on “Sign In” at the top of www.iamu.org. If you need your utility’s user name and password, follow the prompts on the member sign-in page or contact Ashley at aulrich@iamu.org. Once logged in, go to “Manage Profile” on the right-hand side of the page to edit your information. NWZAW 2024 is April 15-19, 2024. NWZAW highlights the deadly dangers of inattention at highway work areas. The theme this year is "Work Zones are temporary. Actions behind the wheel can last forever.” Please visit https://www.nwzaw.org/ for resources and information and you can participate and use the resources mentioned below as well.
The 2024 weeklong commemoration includes: Work Zone Safety Training Day – Monday, April 15 NWZAW starts on April 15 with Work Zone Safety Training Day, which emphasizes the importance of laying the groundwork for safety through training of personnel. Companies are encouraged to pause during the workday for safety demonstrations, discussions about safety policies and other prevention steps.
Registration is OPEN for the Water Distribution and Water Leak Detection/Line Locating Workshop!
Water Distribution Training Workshop – May 22, 2024 Rotating Sessions for Hands-On Training will Cover: ◊ Fire hydrant maintenance ◊ Water main tapping/HydraStop ◊ Water main installation/repair & fittings Water Leak Detection/Line Locating Workshop – May 23, 2024 Rotating Sessions for Hands-On Training will Cover: Water leak detection (with various equipment) ◊ Line Locating ◊ Trenching & Shoring ◊ GIS Mapping ** Each workshop day is 0.6 CEU's for Water Distribution ** Click HERE to get more information and register! Have any questions? Contact Steve Marsh at 515.289.1999 or by email at smarsh@iamu.org We are excited to announce that registration for Golfing Fore Scholars; our annual golf outing is now OPEN! This event is a fundraiser for the IAMU Scholarship Program.
Golfing Fore Scholars, will be held Lake Panorama National Resort in Panora Iowa, on Monday, June, 24, 2024. Registration information and sponsorship opportunities can be found here. Lodging is available at Lake Panorama Resort. Visit the website here https://www.lakepanoramanational.com/ or call (641) 755-2080. Lake Panorama is located at 5071 Clover Ridge Road Panora IA, 50216 Don’t wait, register today, this event often sells out early. See you there! For More Info: Contact IAMU at 515.289.1999 or email smarsh@iamu.org IAMU publishes a membership directory every other year. We will be publishing one in 2024. We should have a copy of the directory to each member later this year.
We want to make sure that we have the most up-to-date information for our members so we can provide you with the information you need. We have been reaching out to make sure that members have updated their information, but we all know that can change fast. Please take a look at your member information. Please have any updates completed by April 12, 2024. You may at any time, go onto the IAMU website to update any information. Click on “Sign In” at the top of www.iamu.org. If you need your utility’s user name and password, follow the prompts on the member sign-in page or contact Ashley at aulrich@iamu.org. Once logged in, go to “Manage Profile” on the right-hand side of the page to edit your information. The American Public Power Association’s Reliable Public Power Provider program recognizes 91 utilities that demonstrate high proficiency in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvement. Below is a list of public power utilities that currently hold the RP3 designation. Utilities keep the RP3 designation for three years.
RP3 program is based on industry-recognized leading practices in four important disciplines: Reliability, Safety, Workforce Development and System Improvement. An RP3 designation is a sign of a utility's dedication to operating an efficient, safe, and reliable distribution system. Being recognized by the RP3 program demonstrates to community leaders, governing board members, suppliers, and service providers a utility’s commitment to its employees, customers, and community. Congratulations to our members who earned RP3 designations! APPA RP3 Diamond Level Muscatine Power & Water Platinum Level Cedar Falls Utilities Spencer Municipal Utilities Gold Level Algona Municipal Utilities Members of the IAMU safety group insurance program have access to Attorney Connect. Through this program you are eligible to receive up to 90 minutes of consultation per calendar quarter with a Nyemaster Goode, P.C. attorney at no additional cost. Make sure you take advantage of this valuable resource as legal questions or difficult situations arise.
Safety and damage prevention to underground infrastructures are important. Common Ground Iowa (CGI) purpose is to avoid damage to underground infrastructure through education to foster a shared sense of responsibility for the protection of underground facilities. To accomplish this goal, CGI utilizes Common Ground Alliance’s Best Practices for advancing underground utility safety in Iowa. Throughout the year CGI host various events for all stakeholders associated with underground infrastructure to be proactive in safety measures and to gather feedback from those providing contracted services. Your attendance and participation in our informative events are greatly appreciated. Attached is a flier for the National Safe Digging Fair scheduled for Friday, April 19th at 9:00 am at the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities in Ankeny, IA. There will be various speakers discussing construction related topics with valuable information. Also, throughout the day, enjoy live construction demonstrations featuring some of the latest excavation equipment, locating tools and more every half hour outside the facility. If you get hungry, stop at one of our food trucks and order a free meal on us! Use the QR code on the attached flier or the link below to make your reservation. (Reservations give us an adequate food count)
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