The NIOA Newsletter - January 2026 Edition
Welcome to the 2026 Northern Indiana Operators Association! A big thank you to all members for their support over the years.
The NIOA Google Calendar has been updated – keep track of related events here!
2026 NIOA Training Schedule:
January Training, Butler Wastewater Treatment. Date: Wednesday January 14. We will meet at the Butler Wastewater Treatment Plant, 695 East Green Street Butler, IN 46721. Sign-in starts @ 10a, tour begins at 10:30a. Meeting and lunch begin around 11:45a. RSVP for lunch by the end of the day Monday Jan. 12.
CEU’s are included with your membership. CEU Membership is $25/year. Non-CEU membership is still only $10/year. Non-member CEU rate is $5/CEU. The NIOA not only offers wastewater CEU’s but drinking water ones as well. At each meeting we intend to offer 2 technical CEU’s. Membership dues need to be paid before receiving any CEU's.
This is the time to renew your NIOA membership for 2026 - the registration form can be found here. If your employer needs an itemized invoice to pay for the 2026 dues, please complete the membership form and return it to John Magsam requesting an invoice Please note that Jones & Henry has a new address! You can mail your membership registration forms with payment to: The NIOA, c/o John Magsam, Jones & Henry Engineers, 1700 Magnavox Way, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Participants can earn up to 12.5 contact hours through a variety of educational sessions, including technical tracks for operators and specialized classes for utility managers, board members, and administrative personnel. In addition to the training opportunities, the event features interactive discussions, networking events, educational tours, and a chance to win exciting prizes.
2026 NIOA Training Schedule (Check Google Calendar for up-to-date information):
- Jan. 14 – Butler WWTP
- Feb, 11 – Ashley WWTP
- Mar. 11 – TBD
- Apr. 16 – Joint meeting with NWIOA, LaPorte (note different training day & Pay attention to schedule, LaPorte is on CST)
- May – No NIOA Training, participate in the IWEA Wastewater Challenge!
- Jun. 10 – St. Joe Shooting Club (Annual Clay Shoot)
- Jul. 8 – Plymouth WWTP
- Aug. – No Training, join us at the IWEA Annual Conference!
- Sep. 9 – Pottyshack Golf Outing
- Oct. 14 – Bristol WWTP
- Nov. 11 – TBD
- Dec. 9 – Annual Christmas Training & Luncheon
Website & Newsletter Information
You have received this newsletter, so your email address is up-to-date in our database - however, we are frequently hearing from members who are not receiving the newsletters. Please help us spread the word - signing up to receive the newsletter can only be done by each individual member by "Subscribing to The NIOA Newsletter" on The NIOA website. We do not use the registration form data or the monthly sign-in sheets to update the NIOA newsletter mailing list. Please forward this newsletter to any associates who may find value in the training provided by The NIOA.
As always, we are seeking locations and topics for monthly training. If you have a facility that would be willing to host a tour and training location, please reach out! Likewise, if you have recommendations or requests for training topics, please contact Zachary Crouse!
Other Training Opportunities:
WWETT 2026 (a.k.a. The Pumper Show). Dates: Feb. 16-19. The WWETT Show brings together 12,000 wastewater and environmental service professionals for an unmatched accredited educational program, a full slate of live demos, an array of networking opportunities and an extensive expo floor where buyers and sellers come together to see and experience the latest product innovations and technology. IWEA members receive a special registration rate to WWETT 2026 - 20% Off an Expo Hall and Conference Pass, use code PARTNER84129 when you register at wwettshow.com. *Discount available to new registrations only
IWEA Technical Conference, Merrell Brothers HQ. Date; Mar. 5. The Technical Conference will be hosted by the IWEA Collections, Stormwater, Laboratory, Operations & Maintenance, and Residuals & Resource Recovery Committees on March 5th at Merrell Bros, Inc in Kokomo, Indiana. Forum topics will provide a discussion on the core aspects of wastewater conveyance and treatment: research, new technologies, operational and/or maintenance case studies, project design and/or construction case studies, residuals management, resource recovery, laboratory.
The 2026 NIOA Board:
President – Tim Woodward
Treasurer – Mike Franke
Recorder – Matt Cunningham
IWEA Representative – Jeff Krotke
Tour/Presenter – Zach Crouse
Cookout – Shannon Carter
Golf Outing/Christmas Party – Bill Reed
If you have any questions, please contact John Magsam or 260-440-8304.
