Marshall Municipal Utilities Receives National Commendation

July 29, 2025:  Marshall – Marshall Municipal Utilities has received a national commendation from the American Public Power Association for its support in electric power restoration efforts in Springfield, Missouri. 

On June 30, MMU sent four people to assist City Utilities of Springfield after a severe storm system caused widespread power outages.  The crew returned to Marshall on the 4^th of July.

The storm, which struck Springfield on April 29, left approximately 40,000 City Utilities’ customers without power at the peak of the event.  High winds downed trees, utility poles, and power lines.

“Mutual aid strengthens the utility industry as a whole.  As a hometown utility, neighbor helping neighbor is at the core of what we do – whether that neighbor is next door, in a nearby city, or another state,” said MMU General Manager Jeff Bergstrom.  “We are proud to be a part of this network of public utility providers committed to helping one another in times of need.”

MMU participates in the American Public Power Association’s Mutual Aid Network and the Missouri Public Utility Alliance (MPUA) Mutual Aid Program, which coordinate with utilities and authorities during widespread power outages.