SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 12, 1996
IES INDUSTRIES INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Iowa 1-9187 42-1271452
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File No.) Identification No.)
IES Tower, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 319-398-4411
Item 5. Other Events.
G. Sharp Lannom, IV, Director of IES Industries Inc., has
resigned effective April 12, 1996.
The resignation letter from Mr. Lannom is attached.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and
Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99 Letter dated April 12, 1996.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly
authorized.
IES INDUSTRIES INC.
(Registrant)
By /s/ Stephen W. Southwick
(Signature)
Stephen W. Southwick
Vice President, General Counsel &
Secretary
Date: April 17, 1996
EXHIBIT 99
April 12, 1996
Board of Directors
IES Industries Inc.
200 1st ST SE
P.O. Box 351
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406
Gentlemen:
In light of the decision of the Board of Directors to reduce its size,
I hereby tender my resignation, effective immediately, pursuant to
Section 3.10 of the company's bylaws.
Sincerely,
/s/ Sharp Lannom
Sharp Lannom
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