Heartland REMC’s Board of Directors announced today that Colt Burnau has been appointed the new chief executive officer (CEO). An experienced cooperative employee, Burnau currently serves as the VP of engineering and operations at Heartland REMC and has held several positions with Heartland REMC over the last 18 years. Burnau will assume his new role… Continue reading.

Members of Heartland REMC will vote for three board seats at this year’s annual meeting on June 24. Potential candidates have until April 10 to file for nomination. To file as a candidate, you must secure the signatures of at least 20 Heartland REMC members. The person signing the petition must be the member of… Continue reading.

By now you’ve heard about fast, reliable fiber internet from TWN Communications. Ever wonder what it takes to go from first learning about it to officially being connected?  Building the fiber network and bringing fiber-to-the-home involves several steps. Read on to discover how the connection process works and for an estimated timeline of when you… Continue reading.

By Garrett Keiser Residential solar installations have boomed not only in our area but around the country in the past few years. The price of solar equipment has finally reached a point where it has become more readily accessible for the average residential home. Along with this, solar installation companies have been popping up all… Continue reading.

In addition to bringing you pleasure, your garden can help save you energy — or even provide you energy if you grow a vegetable garden. Smart planning in advance can help you create an energy-efficient garden that will last all season long. Take advantage of rain barrels A rain barrel can save you a significant… Continue reading.

When the power goes out, so do Heartland REMC’s line crews. Lineworkers are the first to respond after an outage occurs, and they work tirelessly to restore power to the communities we serve.  If you’re traveling and see one of our crews on the side of the road, we kindly ask that you move over… Continue reading.

Exciting news! As the fiber broadband project continues to move forward, construction is now underway in the Servia area.  With main line construction in full swing, residents and businesses in this zone could be enjoying fast, reliable fiber internet from TWN Communications as soon as this spring. The newest area that will be providing fiber-to-the-home, Servia,… Continue reading.

Icicles dangling from your home’s gutters may be a sign that problems are about to gush in. Many people think of icicles as one of winter’s picturesque images. If your roof faces the south, you may even see icicles forming during the day as the sun melts the snow. Yet icicles elsewhere on the roof, or… Continue reading.

Small steps can add up to significant reductions in electricity use — which will also help you save on your electric bill. These five ideas are simple to implement but will lead to energy conservation and cost reduction down the line. Switch to LED lighting Traditional incandescent bulbs consume a good deal of electricity and… Continue reading.

Life is busy. That’s why TWN Communications has made it easy to sign up for internet service and pay your bill online.  Now, you can enjoy all the benefits of high-speed fiber internet with none of the hassle! Great broadband service is only a click away. With TWN, you can kick off the connection process,… Continue reading.