Discrimination Statement

The Regional Utility Service Systems (RUSS) prohibits discrimination in all its activities on the basis of age, color, creed, gender identity, genetic information, mental disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. There will be no retaliation against anyone who submits a good faith complaint related to any form of discrimination.  

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information should contact the RUSS Office at 319-385-1223.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write to RUSS, Executive Director, 1501 W. Washington St., Ste. 103, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 and/or Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington D.C. 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272. “Regional Utility Service Systems (RUSS) is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and utility organization.”