Southwest Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative Inc (Southwest Iowa REC) is an electric utility based in the US. It is a not for profit member owned electric cooperative. Southwest Iowa REC is engaged in distributing electricity to the people of rural Iowa. The cooperative has service centers in Corning, Mount Ayr, and Stanton, Iowa. Southwest Iowa REC has more than 2,550 miles of distribution line. The cooperative is governed by a Board of Directors elected from the member/owners. The cooperative purchases its power from Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO). In addition, Southwest Iowa REC also offers other utility related products and services.