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SMU Educates Customers About Digital Transition
Posted: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - 2:05:04 PM
by Curtis Dean
About 70 people attended SMU's Digital TV Town Meeting on August 19th. The meeting at the Clay County Regional Events Center was designed to explain how the FCC-mandated switch from analog to digital broadcasting by TV stations would affect northwest Iowans.
Many of the people in attendance were under the wrong impression that even if they have cable TV service, they still need to get a new TV or a digital box. SMU staff explained that the "digital transition" should only affect customers who use an antenna to pick up TV stations, not cable customers. SMU plans to convert the digital TV stations back to analog and place them on our cable system after the February 17, 2009 deadline.
The presentation was videotaped and will be shown on The Spencer Channel at a later date.
SMU Provides Live Telecast of SHS Commencement
Posted: Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 9:05:10 AM
by Curtis Dean
Spencer Municipal Utilities will once again this year be producing the live telecast of the Spencer High School commencement ceremonies on May 25th.
SMU's video crews will be operating the cameras and other equipment necessary to produce the live telecast, which begins at 2:30pm on Sunday. It can seen by Spencer cable customers on Channel 3.
SMU Honored By Main Street Iowa
Posted: Saturday, April 19, 2008 - 8:57:10 AM
by Curtis Dean
Spencer Municipal Utilities has been honored by Main Street Iowa as Spencer's Volunteer of the Year. The honor was awarded for SMU's overall participation in helping the Spencer Main Street Program, and in particular for financial support of the Storefront Initiative. The Storefront Initiative makes grants and zero-interest loans available to Spencer businesses for making improvements to the outside of their buildings. Already several improvement projects have been completed, helping make Spencer an even more beautiful place to live and work!
Keep The Dream Alive Telethon Raises Over $17,000 for Arts On Grand
Posted: Sunday, April 06, 2008 - 6:30:51 PM
by Curtis Dean
The first ever telethon on The Spencer Channel was a big success as over $17,000 in donations and pledges were received during the "Keep The Dream Alive" telethon to benefit Arts on Grand.
The telethon, featured live on SMU Cable Channel 3, featured musical performances by Chad Elliot, live arts demonstrations, and interviews with persons associated with Arts on Grand. SMU wants to thank all of the individuals and businesses who donated their time, efforts, and money to make the event a success, helping Keep the Dream Alive at Arts on Grand!
SMU Employees Brighten the Holidays
Posted: Friday, December 14, 2007 - 1:26:06 PM
by Curtis Dean
Every year, SMU employees help brighten the holidays by helping with Christmas decorations.
Beginning in November, SMU crews assist the City of Spencer in putting up the Christmas banners on Grand Avenue. SMU employees and crews also help with putting lights on property owner's trees across the community, as well as the "Thunder Bridge".
SMU has been participating in the holiday lighting assistance for many years.
SMU At The Clay County Fair
Posted: Monday, September 10, 2007 - 9:56:27 AM
by Curtis Dean
Once again, SMU is on hand at the Clay County Fair to provide information about SMU products and services, including i wireless!
Visit our booth inside the Depot Building (KICD Building). The SMU Communications Station is the spot to check your email or surf the Internet using SMU's lightning fast broadband connection. There is also a free WiFi hotspot inside the Depot building for persons with wireless devices.
We have a telephone to use to make free local calls. And to keep up with what's happening in the world, stop by and check out SMU Cable TV on a large-screen TV. If you haven't seen the stunning clarity of High Definition TV, now's your chance!
A big part of this year's display is SMU's latest communications product...i wireless. Check out the great Clay County Fair specials, including up to 5 Motorola RAZR phones free and free activation with a two-year contract.
SMU's presence at the Fair goes far beyond our booth in the Depot building. SMU's electric department is on hand to help with any power issues that might occur around the fairgrounds. As the official telecommunications provider of the Clay County Fair, SMU's communications technicians are also present to help troubleshoot any problems that might occur.
For the second year in a row, the entire Clay County Fairgrounds is a WiFi internet hotspot! SMU Community WiFi is available to vendors for a daily, 15-day, or monthly fee. However any SMU Broadband customer can access the service FREE by calling our office and getting registered.
We hope you'll enjoy your visit to the Fair!
Big Ten Network Open House Winners
Posted: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 1:52:07 PM
by Curtis Dean
Congratulations to the following people who won door prizes at our Big Ten Network Open House on Thursday, August 30th:
Mary Marco-two tickets on the Hawkeye Road Trip
Delores Barringer-two tickets on the Hawkeye Road Trip
2007 SMU Hawkeye Road Trip
Posted: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - 1:54:19 PM
by Curtis Dean
For the 5th year in a row, your friends at SMU are headed to an Iowa Football game! This year, we’re going to enjoy Hawkeye Football UNDER THE LIGHTS in Iowa City. Never seen a night game at Kinnick Stadium? Here’s your chance!
Iowa vs. Syracuse
Saturday, September 8, 2007
Kickoff: 7:00pm
The Windstar motor coach will depart the back parking lot at SMU at 10am on September 8th. We will return immediately after the game and arrive back in Spencer LATE.
Your Hawkeye Road Trip Package includes…..
Round trip coach transportation from Spencer to Iowa City on Windstar Lines
1 ticket to the game
Admission to Hawkeye Village
Cost: $135.00 per person
If you would like to join us, stop at our customer service center and fill out a reservation form. We hope you’ll join us for this FUN trip to Kinnick Stadium with your fellow Hawkeye Fans!
SMU To Telecast Flagfest Parade
Posted: Monday, May 21, 2007 - 12:26:06 PM
by Curtis Dean
For the seventh consecutive year, Spencer Municipal Utilities will telecast the Flagfest Parade live on The Spencer Channel.
SMU's coverage of the parade begins at 11am on Saturday, June 9th. SMU's Curtis Dean and Bob Rose from the Spencer Chamber of Commerce will provide commentary on the parade as it passes in front of the SMU Customer Service Center on Grand Avenue.
The annual telecast is a big endeavour for The Spencer Channel. SMU uses 3 cameras and several staff members to get the parade on the air, and it has proven to be a popular offering for people who cannot watch the parade in person.
SMU...A Renewable Energy Leader
Posted: Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 1:55:09 PM
by Curtis Dean
There's been alot of attention lately to renewable energy. And for good reason; increasing use of renewable energy is the key to achieving American energy independence and fighting global climate change.
What you might not know is that Spencer Municipal Utilities, your community-owned electric company-is already on the forefront of renewable energy usage. In 2006, SMU customers used about 170 million kilowatt-hours of electricity. Of that amount approximately 90 million kWh's, or 53%, came from one rewewable source-hydroelectric power. SMU has long term contracts with the Western Area Power Administration to receive renewable hydro-power from dams on the Missouri River.
In addition, SMU is obtaining a growing amount of wind power. In 2006, over 4 million kWh's of power came from the Hancock County Wind farm in north central Iowa. And later this year, SMU will begin receiving another 4 million kWh's of wind power from the new Crosswind Wind Farm in Palo Alto County, bringing SMU's share of wind energy to nearly 5% of total Spencer energy consumption.
As Spencer grows, SMU will continue to look at new sources of renewable power for our customers. We invite you to become a partner in these efforts by signing up for the Green City Energy program through SMU. By making a voluntary contribution on a one-time or monthly basis, you will be investing in future renewable energy efforts. Stop by our customer service center for more information or to pick up a brochure.
SMU Assists Spencer Trees Forever
Posted: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 - 8:34:48 AM
by Curtis Dean
Spencer Municipal Utilities is helping make Spencer a greener place to live and work through our recent donation to Spencer Trees Forever.
In December, SMU presented a check for $5,000 to Spencer Trees Forever. It was the 16th consecutive year that SMU has provided funding to the group, which plants and cares for trees within the community. Past planting projects funded in part by SMU’s donation include Spencer parks, Highway 18 East, and Highway 71 North. In the spring of 2007, Spencer Trees Forever will be planting trees at the new playgrounds in conjunction with Positively Spencer and the Playgrounds For Neighborhoods project at North School, Sunset, and Water Way parks.
People interested in becoming a volunteer for Spencer Trees Forever can contact the Spencer Parks and Recreation Department at 580-7260.
Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders
Posted: Friday, September 15, 2006 - 3:06:15 PM
by Curtis Dean
SMU, in association with the NFL Network, recently hosted a visit by the Minnesota Viking Cheerleaders at SMU's Clay County Fair booth on Friday, September 15th.
During the visit, the cheerleaders signed autographs and talked with fairgoers about the Vikings for approximately 4 hours. The Depot building at the Fair was a popular spot during their stay!
SMU wants to thank the NFL Network for bringing the Vikings cheerleaders to town! You can catch the NFL Network on Channel 48 of SMU Cable TV.
Water Conservation
Posted: Friday, September 08, 2006 - 8:27:06 AM
by Curtis Dean
THANK YOU to SMU customers for using water conservation measures during this summer's hot, dry conditions. Even though the dry weather has ended, water conservation still makes sense and saves dollars.
For great tips on how your family can save water...
Visit www.waterwiser.org
Download SMU's "Water Wisdom" flyer (which was included in your July utility bill)
Stop at our office for a free copy of our Household Guide to Water Conservation
SMU also has FREE water saving devices for customers, including faucet aerators, low-flow shower heads, and sprinkler gauges. Stop by our office for yours!
SMU at the Home and Health Show
Posted: Sunday, March 20, 2005 - 1:18:20 PM
by Curtis Dean
SMU participated in the Spencer Chamber Of Commerce's annual Home and Health Show, held March 11-13 at Southpark Mall. The SMU Home Technology Showcase featured information on some of the latest innovations in home entertainment, including digital video recorders and High Definition TV. Local electronics dealers joined SMU at the Showcase with displays of the latest in widescreen high-definition TV technology, including LCD and plasma screens.
SMU Visits Iowa Legislature
Posted: Tuesday, February 15, 2005 - 9:25:35 AM
by Curtis Dean
During the 2005 session of the Iowa Legislature, SMU remains active in defending the interests of municipal utilities. At left, SMU's Curtis Dean joins other municipal utility representatives in the Capitol Rotunda to meet with Senate President Jack Kibbie of Emmetsburg. Several bills being considered in the Legislature this spring could have negative consequences for municipal utilities, particularly those with telecommunications. SMU has encouraged local lawmakers not to make any changes to current laws regarding municipal telecom utilities.
SMU Participates In Downtown Renovation
Posted: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 - 4:11:45 PM
by Curtis Dean
Spencer Municipal Utilities participated in a major community improvement...the Downtown Renovation project, which was completed in the Fall of 2004. Along with the City of Spencer, SMU helped with infrastructure upgrades to the central business district. Among the most noticeable improvements was the installation of new street lighting, which has made Spencer's historical downtown even more attractive.
SMU Assists Spencer High School Activities
Posted: Saturday, May 29, 2004 - 11:15:16 AM
by Curtis Dean
Spencer Municipal Utilities assisted the Spencer High School athletic teams with the purchase of needed equipment. In 2004 SMU also provided funding to purchase new screens to protect baseball and softball pitchers during batting practice.
SMU Receives Thespian Award For Drama Dept Assistance
Posted: Tuesday, April 06, 2004 - 9:20:02 AM
by Curtis Dean
Spencer Municipal Utilities provided funding for the Spencer High School Drama Department to purchase new communications headsets four use in high school drama productions, including the Spring 2004 production of "The Crucible". SMU was honored to receive an Honorary Thespian award from Thespian Troop #1763 for SMU's support of the SHS drama department.
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