It's All Here -- BBQ to Barbie, Salads to Solar, and Amazon to Autocomplete
It's All Here -- BBQ to Barbie, Salads to Solar, and Amazon to Autocomplete
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  May 2023  
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memorial day Memorial Day is Monday, May 29th

Memorial Day reminds us to stop and honor loved ones we have lost, especially those who died while defending our nation. The management and employees of MVEC/MVlink encourage you to remember these fallen soldiers and reflect on their profound contributions to our nation. In observance of Memorial Day, our offices will be closed on Monday, May 29th.
Download Images to View Best of Luck to Our Community's Graduates

MVEC/MVlink congratulates all this year's graduates — whether graduating from preschool, elementary school, middle school, high school, or college. No matter where a student is in their educational journey, moving forward is always cause for celebration.
MUST-SEE VIDEOS
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Modern Agriculture Machines
It's amazing how quickly these next-level machines can sow a field, harvest crops, uproot a massive tree, and more.
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Peanut Butter Mountain
How will forest animals react to a huge mound of peanut butter? What will happen if jelly is added? Find out now!
NEWS AND VIEWS
Battery Backup for Your VoIP Phone

As we enter summer storm season, don't forget the battery backup for your VoIP phone (Voice over Internet Protocol, or phone service over the internet). For many years, your analog phone landline would allow you to stay connected to emergency voice services during a power outage. However, many of today's advanced VoIP home phone services require backup battery power to continue functioning during an outage. To avoid a disruption of home voice service during a power outage — and to maintain the ability to connect to 911 emergency services -- Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC) offers backup batteries for purchase to members who subscribe to our MVlink VoIP phone service.

What Your Battery Can — and Can't — Do for You

MVEC/MVlink's backup batteries for telephone modems allow members to continue to use their home voice services during a power outage. Without a backup battery or alternate backup source such as a generator, members with VoIP service will not be able to make any calls, including emergency calls to 911.

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Tech Link

Unplug Your Devices if Lightning is Expected

Any device plugged into a wall outlet in your home is at risk of suffering damage from an electrical surge during thunderstorms. So if lightning is expected, unplug your computers, laptops, tablets, and phones. Lightning doesn't have to strike a home directly to cause problems. A strike to or near a power line in the area can send a power surge into a home's electrical system, which can result in serious device damage.
SITES OF THE MONTH
Pitmaster BBQ Tips  
Pitmaster BBQ Tips
May is Barbeque Month — time to check out award-winning pitmaster Christie Vanover's recipes, tips, and tutorials.
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Plan Cool Road Trips  
Plan Cool Road Trips
With the help of this site, you can turn every road trip into an adventure with unforgettable stops along your route.
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Fun, Fascinating Facts  
Fun, Fascinating Facts
Have a few minutes to spare? Head to Mental Floss, where you'll learn things you didn't know about many topics.
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CUSTOMER ALERT
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COOKING DEMO
Cooking Demo 1 - Download Graphics to View  
4 Fresh Summer Salads
Get chopping and enjoy Halloumi Salad, Crunchy Broccoli Salad, Chef Salad with Egg, or Panzanella Salad.
Cooking Demo 2 - Download Graphics to View  
Copycat Restaurant Recipes
Learn how to make some of your favorite restaurant dishes at home, including Red Lobster's Cheddar Biscuits.
INSTAGRAM FOCUS
One Lucky Turtle One Lucky Turtle One Lucky Turtle  
One Lucky Turtle
While turtles are slow-moving creatures, this one moved quickly enough to avoid becoming a crocodile's lunch.
Barbie Dreamhouse Barbie Dreamhouse Barbie Dreamhouse  
Barbie Dreamhouse
HGTV designers are in the pink with the Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge. Get a preview of the life-size home version.
DO-IT-YOURSELF TIPS
Do-It-Yourself Demo 1 - Download Graphics to View  
Solar Light Hacks
Transform low-cost solar lights into paper lanterns, address markers, lighted centerpieces, stair lights, and more.
Do-It-Yourself - Download Graphics to View  
Patio Umbrella Stand
Why settle for a boring umbrella stand when you can easily make one that doubles as a planter for colorful flowers?
FAQ/TUTORIAL
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Phone: 319-462-3542 · 800-927-6068

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