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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated balance sheet of Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Company as of
March 31, 1995 and the related consolidated statements of income and cash flows
for the three months ended March 31, 1995 and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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