Vote for Franchise for Iowa Southern Utilities in Moulton
The Iowa Southern Utilities Company urges renewal of its 25 year franchise in Moulton. It highlights 25 years serving 184 communities with no litigation, recent urban lighting upgrades, a modern White Way, and plans to rebuild distribution with long term bonds to secure fair rates for city and company. The letter argues that a renewed franchise benefits both sides and enables continued public lighting improvements.
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Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Electric line deal and rate cuts in Moulton history
The city finances could not support building a line to the pump station so the utility company built it and charged only a reasonable interest and depreciation, offering to sell the line to the city at actual cost minus interest already paid. Two years ago Iowa Southern Utilities cut rates for private customers in Moulton by about 20 percent, sharing economies of operation with customers.
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Moulton
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Centerville
Chariton
Osceola
Creston
Newton
Grinnell
State University of Iowa
Professor Hill
Iowa
Ing
Unionville
Udell
Millerton
Promise City
Growt
Moulton Franchise Proposal for Electric Service
The article reviews a proposed electric franchise for Moulton, Iowa, detailing rate comparisons, city protections, and obligations. It notes state data showing Iowa municipal rates and argues the franchise provides continuous service, fixed rates, no meter rental, and modern infrastructure while preserving city rights and encouraging growth through cooperative utility relations. The piece urges voters to support the franchise to ensure adequate, fair electric service.
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