April 27, 2021
Pierce Pepin Cares Awards Second Quarter Grants
Ellsworth, WI - Pierce Pepin Cares, the charitable arm of Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS), recently approved grants to local non-profit programs. Pierce Pepin Cares is funded by PPCS members who round up their monthly bills to the nearest dollar through Operation Round Up, as well as direct donations. Read more ...
April 5, 2021
PPCS Directors Achieve Credential in Electric Utility Competencies
Ellsworth, WI - Five directors on the Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS) board were recently awarded credential certifications from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). Read more ...
April 2, 2021
PPCS POWERS ON
Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services' 84th Annual Meeting Highlights
Ellsworth, WI - There was a new twist on Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services' (PPCS) 84th annual meeting on March 27, 2021. PPCS hosted a drive-in event at the parking lot of the former Shopko store in Ellsworth, Wis. The meeting was broadcast by WRDN Radio out of Durand, Wis., and live-streamed on YouTube. Read more ...
March 12, 2021
Pierce Pepin Cares Awards Grants to Local Non-Profits
Ellsworth, WI - Pierce Pepin Cares, the charitable arm of Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS), made its first donations to local non-profit programs recently. Read more ...
December 16, 2020
Electric Cooperatives Create CHARGE EV
Ellsworth, WI - A group of 29 electric co-ops has created a regional electric vehicle (EV) charing network across Wisconsin, ILlinois, Iowa and Minnesota named CHARGE EV, LLC. The network includes over 30 level 2 and Level 3 charging stations. Read more ...
November 9, 2020
Operation Round Up Grants Support Local Non-Profits
Ellsworth, WI - Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS) recently announced grants for three local charitable organizations. PPCS members made these grants possible through their support of the co-op's Operation Round Up program. Grants were approved in the amount of $1,000 each at the cooperative's October board meeting. Read more ...
November 5, 2020
Operation Round Up Grants Stock Pierce and Pepin County Food Shelves
Ellsworth, WI - Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services members are helping stock Pierce and Pepin County food shelves through the co-op's Operation Round Up program. At their October meeting, the PPCS board awarded $12,000 in grants to eight food pantries. Read more ...
October 22, 2020
PPCS Members Demonstrate Concern for Community at Member Appreciation Event
Ellsworth, WI - Every October, Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services hosts a member appreciation event to celebrate National Cooperative Month. Like many other organizations, PPCS had to change their normal format this year due to concerns surrounding COVID-19 and members’ safety.. Read more ...
September 21, 2020
PPCS Celebrating National Drive Electric Week
Ellsworth, WI - Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS), is celebrating National Drive Electric Week, September 26 through October 4. National Drive Electric Week is a celebration raising awareness of the many benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more. Read more ...
August 17, 2020
"Milk Gallon Giveaway" Provides More than 14,000 Gallons of Milk
Ellsworth, WI - Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS), in partnership with the Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association, Kwik Trip, and other participating Wisconsin electric cooperatives delivered 14,016 gallons of milk to members in June's Milk Gallon Giveaway. Read more ...
August 12, 2020
PPCS Launches Podcast
Ellsworth, WI - Communicating effectively with cooperative members and the public is a priority for Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS). PPCS uses traditional mediums, such as magazines, newspaper ads and radio commercials and in recent years, they’ve added social media channels like Facebook and Instagram to the mix. Now, they’ve gone a step further and created the “Live Better” podcast. Read more ...
August 4, 2020
License to Live: Wisconsin Electric Cooperatives Launch Educational Campaign for Drivers
Ellsworth, WI - Wisconsin Electric Cooperatives and Safe Electricity are launching an educational campaign aimed at making sure drivers know what to do if they are in a crash that involves power lines or other electrical equipment. “License to Live” includes an educational video and other instructional materials and was funded by the Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange. Read more ...
July 29, 2020
Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services Receives No Lost Time Accident Award
Ellsworth, Wis.– The safety and well-being of employees and members is a priority for Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS). That dedication to safety was recently recognized when the cooperative received a No Lost Time Accident Award from Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange. Read more ...
June 30, 2020
Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services Puts Finishing Touches on Campus Updates
Ellsworth, Wis.– The last time Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS) made any major updates to its headquarters building and grounds was in 2001 when the cooperative underwent a major remodeling. Every home and building needs updates from time to time and, after close to 20 years, this spring seemed like the right time to make updates to the PPCS grounds. Read more ...
June 8, 2020
Operation Round Up Grants Support Critical Services
Ellsworth, WI – Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS) members are supporting critical local services through the co-op’s Operation Round Up program. Grants were approved for three organizations at the cooperative’s May 7 board meeting: Have a Heart, Inc., received $3,000 for group home remodeling; Assistance & Resource Center received $2,000 for rent assistance and the Durand Fire Department received $1,500 for assistance with the purchase of a new brush truck. Read more ...
May 4, 2020
Stockwell Presented Live Better Community Service Award
Ellsworth, WI – Carol Stockwell is Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services’ Live Better Community Service Award winner for the second quarter of 2020. Stockwell received the award and a $100 Visa® gift card on May 5 for her generous work as the coordinator of the Ellsworth Backpack Program through Zion Covenant Church. Read more ...
April 17, 2020
Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services Named 2020 Tree Line USA by Arbor Day Foundation
Lincoln, Neb. - The Arbor Day Foundation has named Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS) a 2020 Tree Line USA® in honor of its commitment to proper tree pruning, planting and care in the provider’s service area. Read more ...
January 31, 2020
Operation Round Up Grants Give Support to Local Non-Profits
Ellsworth, WI – Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS) members are helping local programs through the co-op’s Operation Round Up program. Grants were approved in the amount of $1,500 each for four organizations at the cooperative’s January 2 board meeting: Our Neighbor’s Place for food and gas purchases for community members in need; Basics for Local Kids, Inc., for winter outer wear for local children in need; Pierce County Veteran Services, for assistance with purchase of a van for the transportation program; Free Clinic of Pierce and St. Croix Counties, for program support. Read more ...
January 30, 2020
Engedal Presented Live Better Community Service Award
Ellsworth, WI – Amy Engedal is Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services’ Live Better Community Service Award winner for the first quarter of 2020. Engedal received the award and a $100 Visa® gift card on January 27 for her generous work volunteering as a Victim Response Advocate (VRA) with the St. Croix Valley Sexual Assault Response Team (SART). Read more ...
January 24, 2020
Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services Update on Dairyland Power Cooperative Genoa #3 Plant
Ellsworth, WI – Last Thursday, Dairyland Power Cooperative announced the closing of its coal fired Genoa #3 generation plant located in Genoa, Wisconsin, in mid to late 2021. Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services, an electric distribution member of Dairyland, receives 100% of its power supply from the Dairyland generation assets. PPCS was previously aware of this decision and provided input through their seat on the Dairyland board of directors. Read more ...
October 29, 2019
Reis Achieves Credentials in Utility Competencies
Ellsworth, WI – Dan Reis, a board member with Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services, was recognized by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) for his commitment to education, earning the Board Leadership Certificate (BLC). The BLC certificate was presented to Reis by Chairman Roger Wiff at the co-op’s October board meeting. Read more ...
October 21, 2019
Wisconsin Co-op Linemen Electrify Rural Guatemalan Village
Madison, Wis. – Twelve linemen from Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa electric cooperatives traveled to Guatemala this month to volunteer their services to help families in a rural village get electricity for the very first time. Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association (WECA) President and CEO Steve Freese, Taylor Electric Cooperative Board Chairman/National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) Board leader Dean Tesch joined four Wisconsin linemen in participating in the Partners for a Brighter Tomorrow project. Read more ...
October 3, 2019
Boettcher named new Pierce Pepin President and CEO
Ellsworth, Wis. – Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services appointed Nathan Boettcher the cooperative’s new president and chief executive officer effective October 1, 2019. Board Chairman Roger Wiff made the announcement during an all-employee meeting on Friday, September 6. Boettcher comes to Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services from National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri. Read more ...
October 3, 2019
Johnson Receives Live Better Community Service Award
Ellsworth, WI – Kim Johnson is Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services’ Live Better Community Service Award winner for the fourth quarter of 2019. Johnson was presented the award and a $100 Visa® gift card on October 1 for her selfless work as the volunteer coordinator of the Basics for Local Kids program. Read more ...
August 2, 2019
Area Students Sharpen Leadership Skills at YLC
Ellsworth, Wis. - Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS) was proud to sponsor area high school students to the Youth Leadership Congress (YLC) at the UW-River Falls campus on July 24-26, 2019. Six area students joined about 100 other teens from Wisconsin for the event. Read more ...
July 10, 2019
Faffler Presented Live Better Community Service Award
Ellsworth, WI – Anna Faffler is Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services’ Live Better Community Service Award winner for the third quarter of 2019. Faffler received the award and a $100 Visa® gift card on July 10 for her generous work volunteering as a Victim Response Advocate (VRA) with the St. Croix Valley Sexual Assault Response Team (SART). Read more ...
May 29, 2019
Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services Grants Support Education Programs
Ellsworth, WI –Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services provided grants totaling $4,000 to three organizations supporting education in its service territory: Ellsworth Elementary School Positive Solutions class; FORWARD RF River Falls Public School Foundation; and Friends of Freedom Park. Each grantee will use the funds for programs, supplies or projects that enhance educational opportunities for youth in our region. Read more ...
May 21, 2019
Martin Receives Live Better Community Service Award
Ellsworth, WI – JoAnn Martin is Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services’ Live Better Community Service Award winner for the second quarter of 2019. Martin was presented the award and a $100 Visa® gift card on May 16 for her selfless work as a volunteer at Our Neighbors’ Place in River Falls, Wis. Martin has volunteered every Thursday for the past 10 years, providing haircuts to the guests of Our Neighbors’ Place free of charge. Read more ...
May 3, 2019
Operation Round Up® Grants Support Broad Community Services
Ellsworth, WI – Members of Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services are helping support a broad array of community services through the co-op’s Operation Round Up program. Five organizations were each awarded $1,000 in April: Spring Valley Seniors Staying Put, Durand and Lund Fire Departments, Pierce County Friends of the Fair, and Pierce County Veterans Services. Read more ...
March 27, 2019
POWERFULLY CONNECTED: Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services’ 82nd Annual Meeting Highlights
Ellsworth, WI – More than 270 members and guests attended Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services’ 82nd annual meeting on March 23, 2019, at the Ellsworth High School. Roger Wiff, Chairman of the Board, presided over the meeting.The theme Powerfully Connected was reflected throughout the meeting in the director candidates’ speeches, the reports and presentations. Read more ...
January 23, 2019
Operation Round Up® Grants Give Support for Diverse Needs
Ellsworth, WI – Members of Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services are helping local programs through the co-op’s Operation Round Up program. Grants were approved for three organizations at the cooperative’s January 3 board meeting: Assistance and Resource Center, Inc. (ARC), $2,000 for housing and transportation needs; Have a Heart, Inc., $3,000 for assistance to purchase a handicapped accessible vehicle; Basics for Local Kids, Inc., $3,000 for winter outer wear for local children in need. Read more ...
January 4, 2019
Thompson Presented Live Better Community Service Award
Ellsworth, WI – Nicky Thompson is Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services’ Live Better Community Service Award winner for the first quarter of 2019. Thompson received the award and a $100 Visa® gift card on January 3 for her generous work as a volunteer with the Backpack Program with Our Neighbors’ Place in River Falls, Wis. Read more ...