As we wrapped up 2025, Decatur County REMC asked members to do something simple but powerful: tell us how we’re doing. We distributed a brief survey covering everything from service and rates to culture and communication. The feedback we received was invaluable. It didn’t just affirm what we’re doing well — it helped guide our… Continue reading.

If we’re getting back to the basics, here’s one that matters most: Decatur County REMC is owned by its members. Not shareholders. Not investors. You. When you receive electric service from DCREMC, you’re more than a customer — you’re a member-owner. That means you have a voice. Through democratic control, each member has one vote,… Continue reading.

CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Decatur County REMC board of directors was called to order at 5:33 p.m. by Chairman Steve AmRhein. Minutes were recorded by Steve Nobbe. All board members were present. Also present were Chief Executive Officer Brett Abplanalp and Accounting and Finance Manager Matt Raver. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Suzanne… Continue reading.

Last fall, our directors and leadership sat down to review Kankakee Valley REMC’s strategic plan and develop a new one. We do that roughly every three years, and it’s one of our most important responsibilities. Nobody knows exactly what’s ahead for our communities and our cooperative, but there are several things that we know for… Continue reading.

The Kankakee Valley REMC Junior Board of Directors program — which offers high school juniors opportunities to connect with community leaders and gain a real- world perspective on leadership — recently visited the Indiana Statehouse to witness the heart of the legislative process. The Junior Board participants who attended the trip included Juliana Cook, Luke… Continue reading.

Tyler Wherrett and Tim Morgart, both five-year employees of Kankakee Valley REMC, were two of 30 lineworkers who graduated earlier this year from the Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP). REAP is a four-year program that professionally trains apprentice lineworkers from across Indiana. Wherrett and Morgart were both required to complete 576 hours… Continue reading.

Have you ever looked up at a utility pole and wondered what all that equipment is doing up there? Over the next few months, we’ll share information about the electrical system and the devices working 24/7 to keep your lights on and your power flowing smoothly. The first piece of equipment is the lightning arrestor…. Continue reading.

Steuben County REMC’s 89th Annual Meeting will be held virtually on June 13. Look for more details and the official meeting notice in the May issue of Indiana Connection. 

If you reside in District 1, 2, or 9 and are interested in running for election, contact the office to get your petition. The petition must be signed by at least 15 members and returned to the REMC office by Friday, March 13, which is no less than 90 days prior to the 2026 Annual… Continue reading.

After nearly three decades of service, Kevin Keiser officially retired from Steuben County REMC on Jan. 30, concluding a career marked by steady growth, innovation, and a deep commitment to the cooperative’s members and communities. Keiser joined the cooperative in May 1998, when Steuben County REMC’s utility plant assets totaled approximately $7.8 million. Under his… Continue reading.