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.

The Holland Energy Plant, located in central Illinois and co-owned by Hoosier Energy and Wabash Valley Power Alliance, has undergone the largest outage in its two-decade-old history this spring and summer. Three major projects have been the focus at the natural gas facility: steam turbine inspection, gas turbine hot gas path inspection, and replacement of… Continue reading.

This year, its more than just an event its a celebration of how we are building a better community together. From fiber to face painting, from safety to sustainability, every part reflects how your cooperative is investing in people, partnerships, and progress. Heres whats poking excitement: CHAT ONE-ON-ONE WITH YOUR CEO Building a better community… Continue reading.

District 1 Suzanne (Swango) Parmer | Incumbent Suzanne resides on 400 N in Greensburg with her husband Mark. They have two children, Cole and Sidney. She is a graduate of North Decatur High School and IUPUI. Suzanne has been the co-franchisee/owner of the H&R Block offices in Southeastern Indiana for over 20 years, where she… Continue reading.

DISTRICT 3 Jaimie Meyer Jaimie resides on 80 NE in Greensburg with her husband, Ted, and their three children, Ava, Lindsey, and Jake. She holds a bachelors degree in animal science from Montana State University. After college, Jaimie spent 18 years at Ag Production where she was the Breeding Manager. She resigned three years ago… Continue reading.

Voting opened May 7, 2025, and closes June 11, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Members can vote using the following methods: Mail Return the completed ballot included in your election packet. Please allow adequate time for mail delivery. Online Go to directvote.net/DCREMC and enter your election ID and passcode from your election packet. SmartHub Open… Continue reading.

CALL TO ORDER Chairman Steve AmRhein called the regular meeting of the Decatur County REMC Board of Directors to order at 5:30 p.m. Steve Nobbe recorded the minutes. All board members were present except Brian Scheidler, who attended virtually. Also present were CEO Brett Abplanalp and employee Matt Raver. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Suzanne Parmer moved… Continue reading.

As the demand for electricity continues to rise, Indiana’s two not-for-profit electric generation and transmission (G&T) cooperatives remain focused on providing reliable, affordable energy to their members and the rural and suburban communities they serve. In March, Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA) and Hoosier Energy finalized a joint purchase of St. Joseph Energy Center. The… Continue reading.

The Annual Meeting of the members of the Decatur County Rural Electric Membership Corporation was held at the Decatur County Fairground Livestock Pavilion, Greensburg, Indiana, on June 14, 2024, with activities from 4 to 7 p.m. and a business meeting following at 7 p.m. Employee Jennifer Meyer welcomed the members and lead the Pledge of Allegiance…. Continue reading.