District 3: Fremont and Clear Lake Townships Keith Keller Why did you run for office? I want to help the community grow and thrive and ensure members can have reliable and affordable power and internet in our county. Occupation: RV Production, Jayco Family: I have three daughters with my wife, Ann Interests: I enjoy crafting… Continue reading.

This article is adapted from CEO Brett Abplanalp’s remarks delivered at the Annual Meeting on Friday, June 13, 2025.  At Decatur County REMC, we believe in more than just keeping the lights on. We believe in powering lives, building connections, and strengthening the communities we call home. And if the past year has shown us… Continue reading.

Director   District 1 – Suzanne (Swango) Parmer  District 2 – Carl Riedeman  Nominating committee  District 3 – Jaimie Meyer  District 6 – Joseph Diekhoff 

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our generous sponsors and congratulations to our prize winners. N. Elsner, Blackstone Grill (Hometown Energy LLC) Arnie England, 50-inch Smart TV (Viasat) Gregory Redelman, $250 cash (First Federal Savings & Loan) John Ploeger, $250 cash (First Federal Savings & Loan) Dennis Israel, Five gift cards totaling $250 (Brownstown Electric… Continue reading.

Call to order The regular meeting of the Decatur County REMC Board of Directors was called to order at 5:32 p.m. by Chairman Steve AmRhein. Steve Nobbe recorded the minutes. All board members were present. Also present were CEO Brett Abplanalp and employee Matt Raver.  Approval of agenda Suzanne Parmer moved to approve the agenda as presented…. Continue reading.

When you last watched a home improvement show, did you notice how the actors snap their fingers, and the project is done? That is called a jump cut.   While we wish we could “jump cut” from a power outage to power restoration, it can often take much more effort and people to make it happen.  … Continue reading.

Last month, the Junior Board of Directors demonstrated its commitment to community outreach and support through two impactful service projects.  Throughout the eight-month program, students were required to complete individual community service hours. For each hour served, KV REMC pledged a set dollar amount. Students reported their monthly hours at each session, which were tracked… Continue reading.

Summer is not complete without attending summer camp! KV REMC was proud to sponsor Patrick Flahavin, an incoming seventh grader at Taft Middle School, for Camp Kilowatt this year. Flahavin had to apply and be selected to participate.   This four-day, three-night camp took place at Camp Tecumseh and included traditional outdoor camp activities, electrical safety… Continue reading.

Get your ticket to save on admission at the county fair! Kankakee Valley REMC has teamed up again this year with the Porter County Fair to offer our membership a special admission discount. All you need to do is show your KV REMC electric bill at the gate. Stop by the KV REMC booth on… Continue reading.