Regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Decatur County Rural Electric Membership Corporation held July 23, 2025, at the headquarters facilities on 1430 W. Main, Greensburg, Indiana, at 5:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Decatur County REMC Board of Directors was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairman Steve… Continue reading.

With the new school year well underway, students are taking advantage of scholarships offered by Hoosier Energy’s member cooperatives. For the fourth consecutive year, the number of scholarships and the amount of scholarship money available from Hoosier Energy member cooperatives have reached a record high. In 2025, 99 students received $101,000 in scholarships, surpassing last… Continue reading.

It started with a vision to bring fast, reliable, affordable internet to the underserved corners of our community. And now, that vision is officially becoming a reality. PowerStream Fiber has connected its first subscriber and more, marking a huge milestone in the co-ops mission to deliver world-class fiber internet to rural homes and businesses. Our… Continue reading.

CALL TO ORDER Chairman Steve AmRhein called the regular meeting of the Decatur County REMC Board of Directors to order at 5: 32 p. m., and Steve Nobbe recorded the minutes. All board members were present, except Jason Barnhorst. Also present were CEO Brett Abplanalp and employee Matt Raver. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Suzanne Parmer moved… Continue reading.

School may have been out this summer, but that didn’t stop kids from learning about the cooperative world. Whether at day camp, overnight camp, or educational travel, many students from Hoosier Energy’s member cooperatives learned and had fun. Summer Cooperative Camp Henry County REMC hosted their Summer Cooperative Camp in late June, now in its… Continue reading.

Just outside of St. Paul, a barn with deep roots and even deeper meaning sits at the center of a dream that started nearly 25 years ago. Today, it’s home to a one-of-a-kind handmade shop, but its story is stitched with far more than fabric — this barn is sewn together with faith, family, and… Continue reading.

Call to orderChairman Steve AmRhein called the regular meeting of the Decatur County REMC Board of Directors to order at 6:02 p.m. Steve Nobbe recorded the minutes. All board members were present, except Carl Riedeman. Also present were CEO Brett Abplanalp and employee Matt Raver. Approval of agendaSuzanne Parmer moved to approve the agenda as presented…. Continue reading.

As one of the seven cooperative principles, Concern for Community, can take many forms. Sometimes, it’s in the big things everyone sees, but other times, it’s just helping one person. Journeyman Lineman Andrew Korte of Harrison REMC, a Hoosier Energy member cooperative, found himself in the right place at the right time earlier this year… 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