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Missouri's November election is right around the corner! Do you know what's on the ballot? In this episode of Beyond the Lines, we're discussing proposed constitutional amendments and key election issues, helping you better understand what's being considered before you cast your vote. ✅ Know the issues. ✅ Understand the ballot. ✅ Make your voice heard. 🎧 Tune in to our latest episode of Beyond the Lines!

Leading an electric cooperative means making decisions today that members will depend on for years to come. So what weighs most heavily on the person guiding that work? In this episode of Beyond the Lines, we explore the responsibilities and challenges that come with leading United Electric Cooperative. Reliable power, affordable service, employee safety and planning for the future all demand attention—and balancing those priorities isn’t always simple. This conversation offers an inside look at cooperative leadership, the questions behind everyday decisions and the responsibility of serving a member-owned organization. Get to know the people and priorities behind your power, and hear why the future of our cooperative begins with the members and communities we serve.

What makes a cooperative different? In this episode of Beyond the Lines, we explore the Seven Cooperative Principles that guide United Electric Cooperative and cooperatives around the world. From democratic member control and concern for community to education, cooperation and member participation, these principles are at the heart of who we are and how we serve. We’ll break down each principle, what it means, and how it comes to life right here at United. Whether you’re a longtime cooperative member or simply want to know more about the cooperative difference, this episode takes you Beyond the Lines to the values that have shaped cooperatives for generations.

In the first episode of Beyond the Lines, we take a closer look at the partnerships that help power United Electric Cooperative and the communities we serve. Providing reliable, affordable electricity takes more than what you see along the roadside. It requires a network of trusted industry partners working together—from power generation and transmission to statewide and national cooperative organizations. Join us as we discuss who these partners are, the roles they play, and how working together strengthens United Electric Cooperative and helps us better serve our members. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at the cooperative network that keeps us connected, prepared, and moving forward.