Consumers Energy celebrated the cooperative’s 85th anniversary on Thursday, August 3, 2023, by hosting an Annual Meeting at its headquarters facility in Marshalltown. Over 200 member accounts were represented with members and guests there to hear speeches and reports. Elected to three-year terms for the co-op’s Board of Directors were: Pat VonAhnen of Marshalltown, Steve Quick of Huxley, and Jennifer Sease of Ankeny.

The Nominating Committee met on April 5, 2023, to begin the nomination process for director candidates to fill the vacancies created by the expiring terms of Pat VonAhnen, Steve Quick, and Jennifer Sease. The following members were nominated to be voted upon for the election:

Three-Year Terms  (One elected from each district)

• District No. 1 for Marshall, Jasper, and Tama Counties: Pat VonAhnen of Marshalltown
• District No. 2 for Story County: Steve Quick of Huxley
• District No. 3 for Polk County: Nancy Flinn of Huxley | Jennifer Sease of Ankeny

The Annual Meeting meal was catered by Hy-Vee serving hamburgers, chips, fruit, and bottled water. Members in attendance also enjoyed ice cream from Lillie Mae Chocolates of Marshalltown. Entertainment at the event included live music, Education Program fun in the Community Room, bucket truck rides where members tried to hit a target with water balloons, and a live line demonstration showing what happens when tree branches get in powerlines. The Annual Meeting began shortly after 6:00 p.m. with President Denny Beckman presiding over the meeting. Reports were presented by President Denny Beckman, Secretary-Treasurer Pat VonAhnen, Nominating Committee/Election & Credentials Committee Chairperson Allan Armbrecht, and CEO/General Manager Bridget Itzen. Guest speakers at this year’s Annual Meeting included CIPCO’s Andrew St. John and the cooperative's Youth Tour representative, Jaci McMinamen.