As we wrap up 2025, I can’t help but look back and think what a year it has been. The kind that belongs in the record book, filed under progress and persistence. Every decision we made this year was guided by our mission: safe, reliable power, member-focused service, and affordability. Simply put, we’re here to… Continue reading.
Call to orderThe regular meeting of the Decatur County REMC Board of Directors was called to order at 5:35 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 agendaSuzanne Parmer moved to approve the agenda as presented…. Continue reading.
As the holiday season approaches, it’s a time to pause, reflect, and express heartfelt gratitude to those who make our work meaningful — our members. At Harrison REMC, we are more than just an electric utility; we are a cooperative built by and for the community we serve. Your trust and partnership inspire us to… Continue reading.
The Harrison REMC office will be closed on Dec. 24 and 25 for Christmas and Jan. 1 for New Year’s. The employees and directors would like to wish all members a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Each year, Harrison REMC is excited to shine a spotlight on our youth programs and those in the community who participate in them. Harrison REMC sponsors programs to help middle and high school students learn more about energy, the cooperative business model, history, government, and much more. Below are the youth programs offered. Please go… Continue reading.
Being a member of an electric co-op is a unique opportunity to be part of the decision-making process in a business. Because Harrison REMC is a cooperative, it is owned by its members. That means members are responsible for voting for fellow members to take leadership positions on the board of directors. Each spring, Harrison… Continue reading.
By Juli Knutson Eight years ago, Reagan Masten’s parents introduced her to 4-H, encouraging her to join to gain friendships and life skills. Her casual interest soon grew into a passion, especially in the 4-H Electric Program. She is now the go-to person at her house for a faulty outlet or a lamp that… Continue reading.
By Rasha Aly In Washington, D.C., the air is thick with political power, but each summer, incoming high school seniors learn where real power truly resides. Their journey into Washington focuses on the concept of the electric cooperative — a utility owned and governed by its members. Twins Anwesha Mishra and Akshansh Nandan, both 17, were sponsored… Continue reading.