One of the things I love best about our community is the natural beauty that surrounds us. We are fortunate to have so many trees that offer beauty, shade and a habitat for all sorts of birds and other wildlife. We know that you appreciate our community for many of the same reasons.  At Marshall… Continue reading.

Cooperatives can serve their member-consumers most effectively when they can work together. Cooperation among cooperatives is one of the seven cooperative principles that make us different from other electric utilities.   Recently, Marshall County REMC and Kankakee Valley REMC used the power of partnership to install an osprey nest in rural St. Joseph County. Working… Continue reading.

Directors elected to the board Prize Drawing Winners $50 REMC bill credits Dale & Kaye Schultz Gary Neidig Kathleen Slonaker James Pondo Marshall Pranger Betty Stevenson Donna Shook Leigh Brown Sharon Bemish Doug Kucera Danny Winter Steve Hostetler Albert Mcvey Ronald Lemler Steve Craft Don Gray IOOF Lodge 373 William Vantwoud Thomas and Connie Kleckner… Continue reading.

Title: Journeyman Lineman Years of Service: 5 Cripe and his wife, Megan, have one son, Maxwell. Cripe enjoys firearms and spending time with his family.  Cripe is looking forward to many more years of service to his community and the REMC. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to Marshall County REMC!

During Bob Broeker’s 21-plus years on the Marshall County REMC board of directors, he’s been especially grateful for three things. “I have met new people, developed new relationships and gained an immeasurable amount of knowledge,” he said. “I have truly enjoyed being part of a business and organization that always operates in the best interest… Continue reading.

As you’ve likely heard, President Joe Biden has proposed a sweeping infrastructure and jobs bill that would affect electric cooperatives through increased investment in broadband, energy improvements and electric vehicles while reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Our power supplier, Wabash Valley Power Alliance, is keeping a close eye on this bill, namely these specific items that… Continue reading.

Maintaining the rights-of-way along which Kankakee Valley REMC’s power lines pass is critical during the spring and summer months to keep power safe and reliable. The Kankakee Valley REMC right-of-way spraying will begin in late June and run to late-July.  Contract crews will be working in the following areas (shown on the map).   Lake… Continue reading.

Cooperatives can serve their member-consumers most effectively when they can work together.  Cooperation among cooperatives is one of the seven cooperative principles that make us different from other electric utilities.  Recently Kankakee Valley REMC and Marshall County REMC used the power of partnership to install an osprey nest in rural St. Joseph County.  Working together,… Continue reading.

Capturing reliable data through fiber optics is the critical first step to a new era of opportunities for our membership, and we at Kankakee Valley REMC couldn’t be more excited about our fiber optic ring project which began at the start of the year and what it will mean for you. The project provides a… Continue reading.

Coffee has never been my beverage of choice. Although I’ve always adored how it smells, its characteristic bitterness assaults my taste buds.   But since I’ve recently discovered caramel frappes — which I’ve decided are my personal “gateway” into the wonderful world of coffee — I’m starting to understand the appeal of an occasional cup… Continue reading.