Indiana Electric Cooperatives recognized three Indiana legislators Monday with the “Champion of Indiana’s Electric Cooperatives” award for their leadership and support of issues and policies important to Indiana’s electric cooperatives. The award honors lawmakers who demonstrate leadership and steadfast support …Read More.
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Congressman Young named “Champion of Indiana’s Electric Cooperatives”
Indiana Electric Cooperatives recognized U.S. Rep. Todd Young (R, Dist. 9) for his leadership and support for electric cooperative legislative and policy priorities. The “Champion of Indiana’s Electric Cooperatives” award was presented Monday, Dec. 7, at the Indiana Electric …Read More.
Koch named “Champion of Indiana’s Electric Cooperatives”
Indiana Electric Cooperatives recognized Rep. Eric Koch (R, Dist. 65) for his leadership and support for electric cooperative legislative and policy priorities. The “Champion of Indiana’s Electric Cooperatives” award was presented Monday, Dec. 7, at the Indiana Electric Cooperatives annual …Read More.
Sen. Merritt named “Champion of Indiana’s Electric Cooperatives”
Indiana Electric Cooperatives recognized Sen. Jim Merritt (R, Dist. 31) for his leadership and support for electric cooperative legislative and policy priorities. The “Champion of Indiana’s Electric Cooperatives” award was presented Monday, Dec. 7, at the Indiana Electric Cooperatives annual …Read More.
Rural Indiana student leader wins $100,000 scholarship
Tipmont REMC member Wesley Boone won a $100,000 scholarship in the Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway. He was one of two finalists to compete in the contest at the Dec. 5 ACC Football Championship Game in Charlotte, N.C. The contest began earlier …Read More.
Safety in the Living Room
Because families enjoy spending time together and relaxing in the living room, it’s important to make sure that room is safe for people of all ages. “Too many fires start in living rooms because of the high number of electronics …Read More.
Celia “Genieve” (Willard) Vail
We are saddened by the news received concerning the sudden passing of Celia “Genieve” (Willard) Vail, mother of Steve Vail. Steve is the Chairman on the Board of Directors at NineStar Connect and also serves as the Indiana Electric Cooperatives Board Director …Read More.
Improvise. Adapt. Overcome.
When Indiana linemen arrived in Sepamac, Guatemala, they faced immense challenges. They needed to string 11 miles of wire and connect 76 poles and 96 anchors, all by hand and with record temperatures of 100-degree heat. When Gayvin Strantz, vice …Read More.
Mikel Steven Arnold
We are saddened to have received news concerning the passing of Mikel Steven Arnold, son of Danny Arnold. Danny was the former General Manager/CEO at Orange County REMC…Read More
Two Indiana electric cooperatives receiving $43 million in federal loans
Two Indiana electric cooperatives are receiving a combined $43 million in federal loans to improve their infrastructure. The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded Southeastern Indiana REMC a $20 million loan and Tipmont REMC a $23 million loan. The loans include …Read More.