As CEO of LaGrange County REMC, I have the unique privilege of seeing firsthand what it truly takes to keep the lights on for our members. In April, we take time to pause and recognize the brave men who make that possible every single day — our linemen. When storms impact our communities and outages… Continue reading.
Marshall County REMC welcomes Tyler Betz to the line crew. Betz is from Argos and previously worked as a journeyman electrical lineman for the Town of Argos. In his spare time, he enjoys camping and spending time with family and friends. We’re happy to have him as a part of our team!
Look for yours in the June 2026 issue of Indiana Connection.
People often ask me what makes cooperatives like Kankakee Valley REMC different from large investor-owned utilities. At a time when state regulators are responding to customers’ affordability concerns from other utilities, it’s worth taking a moment to remind our members of the key differences. The biggest difference is mostly about profits. Big utilities are under… Continue reading.
Concern for community is one of the guiding principles of electric cooperatives. Members of two classes of Kankakee Valley REMC’s Junior Board of Directors are taking that concern to the next level by sponsoring events to help others in the community. Join us on May 30 at the Porter County Fairgrounds (215 Division Road, Valparaiso)… Continue reading.
Each April, we recognize the dedicated individuals who keep the lights on — our lineworkers. Kankakee Valley REMC’s 27 lineworkers serve our community every day, restoring power, maintaining lines, and keeping life running smoothly for all our members. When storms strike and outages occur, lineworkers leave family dinners and work long hours in challenging conditions to… Continue reading.
If you’ve ever heard a loud bang during a storm and thought a transformer exploded, it was likely a cutout doing its job. A cutout, also called a fuse cutout, is a protective device mounted high on a power pole near transformers or along primary distribution lines. Its purpose is to protect electrical equipment from… Continue reading.
Interested in helping guide KV REMC’s future? Now is your chance. Director petition packets for the upcoming board election are available online. Two positions are open: District 4 and one At-Large seat. District 4 represents Oregon, Washington, North Bend, Davis and Center townships in Starke County, along with Union and West townships in Marshall County. The At-Large… Continue reading.
KV REMC hosted its third annual Trades Camp, bringing together 63 students from 15 schools to explore nine trade professions. Trade participants included electrical journeyman linemen, plumbers, carpenters, pipefitters, sprinkler fitters, operators, electricians, fiber optic installers, and laborers. Students engaged with professionals to learn about daily responsibilities and educational requirements. “Skilled trades are important to… Continue reading.
At Decatur County REMC, reliability is more than a goal — it’s a commitment. Every time you flip a switch, charge a device, or power your home or business, you expect electricity to be there. Behind the scenes, there is a complex system working around the clock to make that possible. As our industry evolves,… Continue reading.
Friday, June 12 Greensburg Elementary School Member Event: 4-6:30 p.m. Business Meeting: 7 p.m. Director Candidates DISTRICT 3 • Truitt Daeger • Steve Nobbe (incumbent) DISTRICT 4 • Steve AmRhein (incumbent) DISTRICT 7 • Jason Barnhorst (incumbent) • Jeff Volz Approved listing as of March 12, 2026. The final candidate list and biographies will be… Continue reading.
This month, we proudly recognize the dedicated employees who serve our members every day. LINEMAN APPRECIATION DAY April 13, 2026 ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY April 22, 2026 From the field to the front desk, it takes every role working together to power our community.
