<ARTICLE> UT
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET OF MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY AS OF JUNE 30, 1995,
AND THE RELATED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND CASH FLOWS FOR THE SIX
MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1995, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO
SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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