Fairbank Iowa

Fairbank Iowa Pop. approx. 1,000 people.
5 churches, Elementary School, Library, Medical Clinic, Day Care , Grocery Store, 2 convenience stores, many small businesses

12/29/2025

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Attention Fairbank Utility Customers -The energy cost adjustment (ECA) increase will take effect on January 1st and will...
12/18/2025

Attention Fairbank Utility Customers -

The energy cost adjustment (ECA) increase will take effect on January 1st and will be reflected in the bill issued on February 15th, which will be due on March 5th.

City Hall will be closed Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th. We will open regular hours on Friday, Dec...
12/18/2025

City Hall will be closed Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th. We will open regular hours on Friday, December 26th.

If you have a utility emergency, please call 319-625-2869 and follow the procedures.

We wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas. May the season be filled with light, laughter, and joy for you and your family.

12/18/2025

Saturday, December 20th at 9:00am! Jim the Santa- NorthEast Iowa

❄️ Seasonal winter reminders. ❄️
12/05/2025

❄️ Seasonal winter reminders. ❄️

12/02/2025

Attention - Possible Energy Cost Adjustment Increase for 2026

We want to keep you informed about an important change that is being discussed that will affect electric bills for usage beginning January 1, 2026.

Why are rates possibly increasing?

Starting in 2026, Butler County REC will see a significant increase in the cost of wholesale power—the electricity we purchase before distributing it to you. This increase comes directly from our power suppliers, Basin Electric Power Cooperative and Corn Belt Power Cooperative, and none of these additional dollars stay with Butler County REC or with the City of Fairbank. This is a pass-through cost that is being discussed that could appear on your bill as part of the Energy Cost Adjustment (ECA).

What could this mean for my bill?

This possible increase would affect everyone, because the ECA is charged per kilowatt-hour (kWh). The estimated increase for 2026 is about 9.5% or $0.00881 per kWh, with an additional increase projected in 2027.

Why are wholesale costs rising?

A variety of factors are affecting power supply costs across the industry, including:
• Increased demand
• Federal and environmental policy changes
• Transmission and infrastructure upgrades
• Aging generation assets
• Labor and supply chain costs

When could this take effect?

The new proposed increased ECA would apply to energy used on or after January 1, 2026 (reflected on the bill you receive in February 2026, due March 5, 2026).

Have questions? Please feel free to reach out to your City Council/Mayor or the Office Staff is available Monday-Friday 9 AM - 5 PM. The proposed increase is going to be discussed at the Council Meeting on Monday December 8, 2025, starting at 6:00 PM.

In observation of Thanksgiving, City Hall will be closed for the holiday on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November...
11/26/2025

In observation of Thanksgiving, City Hall will be closed for the holiday on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th.

We will open regular business hours on Monday, December 1st.

We wish you a joyous Thanksgiving filled with warmth, appreciation and cherished moments with loved ones.

11/26/2025

Save the Date for Jim the Santa- NorthEast Iowa 12/20/2025 at 9:00am!

The following chairs are available if anyone would like them. Pick up in Fairbank. Please call City Hall at 319-635-2869...
11/24/2025

The following chairs are available if anyone would like them. Pick up in Fairbank. Please call City Hall at 319-635-2869.

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11/17/2025

Power update -

Power has been restored. Thank you!

11/17/2025

We are currently getting reports that there is a power outage on the NW side of town. Thank you for the calls. We are currently in the works of trying to figure out the issue. Thank you!

Address

116 East Main Street
Fairbank, IA
50629

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

319-635-2869

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