Summer has a way of drawing our attention to the things right in front of us — the county fair, an evening ballgame, a weekend at the lake, a family reunion. These are memories of my Indiana summers growing up. What we rarely think about are all the things working quietly in the background that… Continue reading.

As a cooperative, one of our most important responsibilities is listening to you — our members. Unlike other businesses, we exist to serve you, and your input helps guide our decisions. This summer, we’re launching a membership-wide survey to better understand how you interact with us and what matters most to you. This survey is… Continue reading.

When it comes to the electricity at your home, it’s helpful to know what the electric cooperative takes care of and what you’re responsible for. This can save time, money, and confusion if something goes wrong. A good way to think about it is this: the dividing line is where the cooperative’s system connects to… Continue reading.

Do you know someone, or do you have a student, who will be a high school junior for the 2026–2027 school year? Kankakee Valley REMC is now accepting applications for its Junior Board of Directors program. Up to 13 students will be selected for this unique leadership opportunity and will be eligible for a $1,000… Continue reading.

The Kankakee Valley REMC Operation Round Up Trust recently awarded $9,500 in scholarships to seven local high school graduates. Each year, the trust provides two $2,000 scholarships and four $1,000 scholarships to seniors pursuing a college or university education whose parents or guardians participate in the Operation Round Up program. Expanding its commitment this year,… Continue reading.

KV REMC contractors are spraying our rights-of-way this month. The Daltons, the program’s contractors, focus on brush and small vegetation control in the orange area on the map below. This work has been certified by the Indiana State Chemist, and all herbicides used are EPA-approved.  If you preferred to maintain the right-of-way adjacent to your… Continue reading.

Whenever I can get outside, I am there. Just last month, I completed a half-marathon. Most of my training was outside, and I experienced all kinds of weather along the way. Maybe that’s why I enjoy summer so much. But from a professional standpoint, it can put us to the test. As temperatures rise, so… Continue reading.

After a long winter, I’m excited to welcome sunshine and warmer weather. Although summer officially starts on June 21, I consider May the real beginning, as temperatures typically rise and stay warm for extended periods. This month, I’m not really focusing on the excitement of the changing weather. Instead, I want to talk about how… Continue reading.

After 34 years of dedicated service, Mark Sowder officially hung up his hard hat and retired this past April. He joined the co-op in 1992 as a meter reader after working at Valpo Lumber. Three years later, he moved into a groundman role before transitioning to the metering department as a meter technician in 2000…. Continue reading.