All REMC members who register and attend the Annual Meeting can vote for directors to serve the districts that are up for election in that calendar year. The information below details when deadlines occur in the election process. Incumbent directors whose terms expire in 2026: District 1 -— Daniel Houchin (teal on map) District 5… Continue reading.
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 AmRhein. Minutes were recorded by Steve Nobbe. All board members were present with Suzanne Parmer attending via Webex. Also present were CEO Brett Abplanalp and employee Matt Raver. APPROVAL OF… Continue reading.
Electrical demand is rising faster than we’ve seen in decades. As our economy relies more on electricity, cooperatives like Kankakee Valley REMC are planning to keep power reliable for every home and business we serve. The North American Reliability Corporation recently shared its 2025-26 winter outlook. The good news: under normal conditions, we have the… Continue reading.
At Kankakee Valley REMC, giving isn’t just seasonal – it’s a year-round commitment. In fact, more than 70% of our membership gives back each month through the Operation Round Up program. Thanks to their generosity, the program awarded $26,000 to local non-profits in the final quarter of 2025, supporting causes that help residents of our… Continue reading.
Cooperative employee Kristi Fricke, member service representative, recently completed the Rural Electric Leaders in Training Exchange (RELITE) program offered by Indiana Electric Cooperatives. Fricke graduated from the two-year leadership development program, while Engineering Supervisor Cody Fletcher completed a third year of service to the RELITE program as a facilitator, helping guide and mentor program participants…. Continue reading.
Kankakee Valley REMC is proud to continue its tradition of investing in the future of our communities by offering two scholarship options to 2026 graduating high school seniors. To be eligible for all scholarships, students must be graduating from high school in the 2026 academic year and have a parent or guardian who is a… Continue reading.
February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s packed with special observances like Presidents’ Day, Groundhog Day, and Valentine’s Day. They all have something in common — they were created to draw attention to a particular issue or theme. Valentine’s Day may seem like an observance created by a greeting card company… Continue reading.
The following employees celebrated milestone anniversaries at Southern Indiana Power last year. We thank them for their commitment to providing you with the best service possible. BRETT HUBERT30 YEARS LISA HINTON25 YEARS TRAVIS GOFFINET25 YEARS CLINT HEEKE10 YEARS RYAN CASSIDY10 YEARS
Derby, Indiana, is truly one of the hidden gems in Southern Indiana. Nestled along the Ohio River, this community is composed of industrious and friendly folks who all pull together to make their community better and better. In 2016, this small town was home to several businesses, a new community center, and the scenic Mulzer… Continue reading.
In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Dec. 30 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with President/CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. 2. The Nov. 25 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3. The vouchers were reviewed and… Continue reading.
Gaven Kolb, a five-year employee of the co-op, graduated last month from the Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ apprenticeship program, Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP). REAP is a four-year program that professionally trains apprentice lineworkers from across Indiana. Kolb was required to complete 612 hours of classroom-related study, 8,000 hours of on-the-job training at the co-op, and… Continue reading.
