The Operation Round Up Board was honored to support the American Legion Post 27 in bringing the American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) to Marshall County on Sept. 12-15. This 80% scale replica of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C., spans 360 feet and is 8 feet high at its apex. Listed on the wall… Continue reading.
When you think of October, crisp mornings, the changing color of the leaves, and, if you’re a sports fan, football might naturally come to mind. But October is notable for another reason. It is National Cooperative Month. During this month, your cooperative, along with others across the country, celebrate who we are and, more importantly,… Continue reading.
Harvest season is just around the corner. Kankakee Valley REMC reminds area farmers of the dangers that power lines pose when you’re moving machinery in and out of the field. The most common risk of electrocution for farm workers, according to the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, comes from overhead power lines. Tall equipment,… Continue reading.
From September 2019 through January 2020, Kankakee Valley REMC will be conducting a survey of residential co-op member-consumers. This telephone survey is conducted every three years, and helps our power supplier, Wabash Valley Power Alliance, determine how much power will be needed in the near future. The survey will be conducted by Oppenheim Research, a… Continue reading.
It is becoming more common to see electric vehicles on the roadways. The new advanced technology has people wondering, is this the right car for me? Kankakee Valley REMC recognized this growing trend and saw an opportunity to be an information resource for our membership. At a recent Electric Vehicle Test Drive Experience event hosted… Continue reading.
If you didn’t know, I am a lover of summer, sun and all that comes with it, but Fall is a very close second. Give me a cool, autumn evening with friends around the fire and I’m a happy camper. As we enter into this season of football, campfires, candy corn, and all things pumpkin,… Continue reading.
DCREMC employees participated in the United Fund Day of Caring on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Employees worked together to complete a variety of painting projects at the Burney Volunteer Fire Department. DCREMC and its employees are proud supporters of the annual United Fund campaign, which supports non-profit agencies throughout the Decatur County community.
