Sept. 25, 2025  The 2025 Annual Meeting of the membership of the Kankakee Valley Rural Electric Membership Corporation was held at the Porter County Fairgrounds in Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, on Sept. 25, 2025. A catered meal with pork chops prepared by the LaCrosse Lions Club and sides by John Andy’s was served to the… Continue reading.

I make it a point to get out into our co-op communities. There is one topic that seems to come up everywhere I go. Whether I’m meeting with directors, talking with community leaders, or visiting with our member co-ops, the conversation often turns to growth. New investment. New businesses. New opportunities. And increasingly, questions about… Continue reading.

One of the things that makes Kankakee Valley REMC different is that we’re owned by the people we serve. That means by receiving your electricity from us, you are more than just a customer. You’re a member-owner, and one of the most important ways you can make your voice heard is by voting in your… Continue reading.

Did you know that, as a KV REMC member, you have a direct say in who leads our co-op? Voting in the board of directors election is one of the most important ways you can be involved — whether you’re new here or have been a member for years. Your vote helps ensure our co-op… Continue reading.

VOTING STARTS ON AUG. 21 Learn more about the fellow members running for the board of directors by viewing their biographies online at kvremc.com. Candidate information and video biographies will also be available before you cast your ballot. Each KV REMC member may cast one vote in each district up for election.

Important notice: Please read!  If you plan to attend the Member Appreciation Day and Annual Business Meeting, don’t forget to bring your registration card. It makes check-in quick and easy, and it’s also your ticket to enter our prize drawing.  You will find your registration card on the back of the September Indiana Connection magazine,… Continue reading.

Three students took the trip of a lifetime to Washington, D.C., as part of the Indiana Youth Tour. Bradley Irzyk, a student at North Judson-San Pierre High School, and Nigel Thompson and Kaitlan Dorman, both students at Knox High School, had the chance to visit the nation’s capital, learn about government, experience American history, and… Continue reading.

I’ve mentioned before in this column that I have a degree in accounting. It’s probably no surprise, then, that I’m a bit of a numbers guy. But here’s something you might not expect: the numbers themselves are rarely the most interesting part of my job. The conversations behind them are. One of my favorite conversations… Continue reading.

Kankakee Valley REMC has partnered with the Porter County Fair to offer members a special one-day admission discount on July 27. Simply show a paper copy of your KV REMC electric bill or display your bill in the SmartHub app at the gate to receive $2 off fair admission. (Children under 10 are admitted free.)… Continue reading.

One of the things I enjoy most about serving our members is hearing your questions. Recently, a member asked something I suspect many others may be wondering: “If air conditioning drives the highest demand for electricity during the summer, why does Kankakee Valley REMC use time-of-use (TOU) pricing all year long?” It’s a great question…. Continue reading.