The 2026 Indiana Electric Cooperatives Lineman Rodeo took place August 20-21 at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds. Now in its fifth year, the event gathered 113 linemen from 23 co-ops to showcase their skills. Teams of three competed Thursday in hurtman …Read More.
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IEC presented with Educational Fund grants from CFC and Utility Capital Solutions
At its most recent board meeting, Indiana Electric Cooperatives received funds from CFC and Utility Capital Solutions (UCS) to support education and youth programming. Checks totaling $40,850 were presented by Bruce Everhart, RushShelby Energy and CFC Region 4 Director (center). Also …Read More.
Boom Ball allows Kiernicki to fulfill a lifelong dream
For many athletes, their final game marks the end of a lifelong passion. For Richie Kiernicki, husband of Marshall County REMC Marketing and Communications Manager Arianna Kiernicki, it turned out to be just the beginning of an unexpected new chapter. …Read More.
ASK A LEADER: Dr. Richard Leeper
Indiana Electric Cooperatives President and Marshall County Director Who is your professional role model?My grandparents and parents What is your philosophy on meetings?Meetings need to be concise, transparent, insightful, and educational. What is the first thing you do when you …Read More.
Camp Kilowatt brings energy education and outdoor fun to new location
Camp Kilowatt, an annual four-day leadership and energy education camp for rising seventh-grade students from across Indiana, was held July 26-29. This year’s event was relocated to Happy Hollow Children’s Camp in Nashville, Indiana, due to construction at Camp Tecumseh, …Read More.
Mutual aid brings crews to communities in need after severe summer weather
Photos: Midwest Energy & Communications When severe weather causes widespread outages in one electric cooperative, crews from other co-ops are ready to provide aid and ensure that safety and service are restored to affected communities as quickly as possible. At press time, …Read More.
Electric cooperatives first to receive BEAD funding
Historic federal broadband investment brings fiber-to-the-home service to rural Hoosiers, continuing electric cooperatives’ century-long commitment to rural Indiana. Decatur County REMC, NineStar Connect, and Paulding Putnam are three of the first organizations in Indiana to receive federal Broadband Equity, Access, …Read More.
ASK A LEADER: Jeff Myers
Jeff Myers is the Board Vice President of Clark County REMC. What is your favorite moment working at an electric cooperative? Not one specific moment, but I have always been impressed by the way cooperative employees respond during outages. It …Read More.
Tipmont’s Nick Rogers shines in pop culture edition of “Jeopardy!”
Earlier this year, Nick Rogers, communication manager at Tipmont, competed on “Pop Culture Jeopardy!,” which is now streaming on Netflix. Unlike the classic “Jeopardy!,” the pop culture version is played in teams of two. Nick’s teammate, Shane Whitlock, has been …Read More.
Strategic planning continues for the 2026 cycle
The Indiana Electric Cooperatives executive committee, leadership team, and management team met on July 9 to begin shaping the organization’s next strategic plan. The conversations were built on valuable feedback from members at the June regional meetings and from a staff …Read More.