Grimes, Ia. – August 5, 2020 – August 11 is almost here, and Black Hills Energy wants 8/11 to serve as a reminder to call 811 at least 2 business days prior to any digging project. With more people at home during pandemic restrictions, and summer being a peak time to work on home improvement, it’s…
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA. – July 7, 2020 – Black Hills Energy has started construction on a project to upgrade natural gas lines and gas meters on S 8th St from 9th Ave to 23rd Ave. While the current natural gas lines are still safe, it is time to begin updating these natural gas lines with modern…
RAPID CITY, S.D. – July 1, 2020 – Black Hills Energy and its employees are much more than an energy company, we are also your friends, neighbors and local volunteers. Investing in local economies, helping families in need, and supporting the communities employees work and live in is an important…
Iowa Operations Supervisor, John, noticed a line of cars at a local Webster City, Iowa school, waiting for lunch to be handed out to kids in need.
John did a little more digging and found out that children under the age of 18 of families facing hardship could receive a school lunch even though…
You never know where help might come from in times of need. But here in Iowa, we’re never surprised when the good people in our state step up to help each other.
Our teams in Iowa are thankful for local businesses who have helped keep our essential employees safe during this time. Local…
We know our employees are a pretty talented bunch, but during the pandemic we’ve discovered even more reasons to be amazed by their ingenuity and generosity.
Shane Weber is a Black Hills Energy community tech in Onawa, Iowa by day, and works on projects to help keep hospital staff safe by night.…
Grimes, Ia.– April 28, 2020 - Black Hills Energy is proud to announce Pete Hamell as the new director of operations. In this position, Hamell will provide overall leadership, management and direction for the Black Hills Energy Iowa Gas field operations team.
Hamell was raised on a farm near…
How one baker in New Hampton, Iowa rises to every challenge
When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. Or in Chantel’s case, delicious, beautiful, gluten-free cupcakes.
Chantal Papousek grew up eating some of the best pastries in the world. Her grandma, or “Omi” as Chantal calls her, was an…