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Regional electric transmission provider plants permanent roots in the community

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Dec. 2, 2024) – ITC Midwest – the Iowa-based electric transmission company that owns and operates the regional high-voltage power grid – has moved its headquarters to a new Cedar Rapids location in the redeveloping Westdale Mall area. The facility, which has been completely renovated for ITC Midwest employees, provides much-needed additional space for the growing company.

“Our decision to purchase and renovate a building with space configured to create a modern office environment reinforces our decision to plant roots and maintain permanent headquarters in Cedar Rapids. The Westdale Mall area has become a major economic hub in the city, and it provides the perfect environment for ITC Midwest’s new company headquarters,” said ITC Midwest President Dusky Terry. “We value the quality of life the greater Cedar Rapids area provides for our employees to live, work and raise their families. We are also pleased to be actively involved with and committed to the community, and proud to be part of the area’s success.”

ITC Midwest’s new location features a single-floor, open-office layout to facilitate and enhance employee interaction, communication and productivity. The company currently employs 130 professionals across its service territory, including nearly 100 at its Cedar Rapids headquarters. The new facility is configured with space for 120 employees to accommodate future growth.

“For years, ITC Midwest has played a vital role in powering our homes and industries. This new headquarters facility illustrates the company’s commitment to keeping the lights on in Cedar Rapids and the greater region,” said Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell. “We are pleased ITC Midwest chose to make Cedar Rapids its permanent home, adding momentum to a growing list of investments on the southwest side.”

Cedar Rapids is home to Alliant Energy and Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO), the two largest utilities served by ITC Midwest. Many businesses and industrial companies served by the regional transmission provider are located in the greater Cedar Rapids area. In addition, the new location provides easy access to the partner suppliers that allow ITC Midwest to operate and maintain the regional power grid. The cost savings ITC Midwest will realize from this move reinforces the company’s commitment to driving value for the utilities it serves.

Additional Background
Since taking over the transmission system in December 2007, ITC Midwest’s headquarters has been in leased space at three different locations. In late 2022, company leaders closed on the new facility to house ITC Midwest headquarters at 3165 Edgewood Parkway SW in Cedar Rapids. This facility was built in 2002 and is located just off Edgewood Road, in the Westdale Mall redevelopment area. The interior of the facility was totally renovated and configured for ITC Midwest employees, which allowed for the move to the new office in November 2024.

Among the many benefits for our employees and the company in making this move:

• The new facility includes more meeting and collaboration spaces than the former building, providing a better environment for meetings.
• Abundant surface parking for employees and guests is adjacent to the building. This is an important consideration when ITC Midwest field personnel travel to our headquarters in company trucks.
• The location provides easy access to U.S. Highway 30 and Interstate 380 for employees and guests, with relatively close proximity to the Eastern Iowa Airport.
• The new facility includes an on-site back-up generator allowing company personnel to use the office as a crisis management hub during power outage emergencies.

Vantage Architects of Cedar Rapids designed the major transformation of the facility. Other area contractors provided materials, remodeled and furnished the renovated facility.

About ITC Midwest   
ITC Midwest LLC is a subsidiary of ITC Holdings Corp., the largest independent electricity transmission company in the U.S. ITC Midwest operates more than 6,600 circuit miles of transmission lines in Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois and Missouri, and holds utility status in Wisconsin. ITC Midwest is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and maintains regional operating facilities in Dubuque, Iowa City and Perry, Iowa; and Albert Lea and Lakefield, Minnesota.  For further information visit www.itcmidwest.com. ITC is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., a leader in the North American regulated electric and gas utility industry. For further information visit www.fortisinc.com.

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Media Contact:
Rod Pritchard, ITC Midwest – 319-350-9255; rpritchard@itctransco.com