Cooperative Calendar of Student Art Contest Public, private or home-schooled students in kindergarten through 12th grade during the 2020-21 school year are encouraged to enter their best artwork for this contest, which will showcase the best submissions from each grade level in the 2022 Cooperative Calendar of Student Art.  A first-place artist will be selected… Continue reading.

In celebrating our 85 years of service to our community in 2021, it’s nice to look back at where we came from – right here in our community. But our current headquarters used to look very different, and is also not the first location we called home. Do you remember? We started on Main Street… Continue reading.

Electric vehicles (EVs) cost less to operate than gas-powered cars  EV operation can be three to five times cheaper than gasoline and diesel-powered cars, depending on local gasoline and electric rates. EVs are environmentally friendly EVs have no tailpipe emissions. The facility producing your electricity may produce emissions, but electricity from hydro, solar, nuclear or… Continue reading.

Over the years, you’ve heard me expound on why and how Miami-Cass REMC is different — because we’re a cooperative. Our business model sets us apart from other utilities because we adhere to seven guiding cooperative principles that reflect core values of honesty, transparency, equity, inclusiveness and service to the greater good of the community…. Continue reading.

Use wool or rubber dryer balls in the clothes dryer to reduce drying time and static. Wool dryer balls can also absorb extra moisture. These are an efficient alternative to dryer sheets, which can create buildup on the dryer’s filter and reduce air circulation. If you prefer dryer sheets, scrub the filter once a month… Continue reading.

Counted seven board members attending via teleconference. Attorney J. Michael Deweese also attended via teleconference. WVPA board report was given by Jim Savage. IEC board report was given by Todd Smith. Rob Schwartz presented the monthly CEO report. Minutes from the previous board meeting were approved. Financial report given by Schwartz. November monthly operating, member… Continue reading.

In the first of a series highlighting our outstanding employees, we would like to introduce Stephanie Ziems, director of finance and accounting at Miami-Cass REMC.  Ziems joined the co-op in November 2014 and is responsible for managing the financial activities of the REMC and its subsidiary company. These activities include maintaining accounting records, financial planning,… Continue reading.

Over the years, you’ve heard me expound on why and how LaGrange County REMC is different — because we’re a cooperative. Our business model sets us apart from other utilities because we adhere to seven guiding cooperative principles that reflect core values of honesty, transparency, equity, inclusiveness and service to the greater good of the… Continue reading.

Each opportunity to give of our time and our knowledge is an opportunity to enact change and better our community. One such opportunity is serving on LaGrange County REMC’s board of directors. You may question how you can contribute to an electric cooperative board: “I don’t know anything about electricity!” We’re not looking for electrical… Continue reading.

It’s not an easy task to take on by yourself – helping to improve the environment. Let LaGrange County REMC and its members help. Each year, we provide grants from our EnviroWatts program to benefit nonprofit service organizations working to improve the environment locally. Is your organization cleaning up a local river or lake? Are… Continue reading.

Cooperative Calendar of Student Art Contest Public, private or home-schooled students in kindergarten through 12th grade during the 2020-21 school year are encouraged to enter their best artwork for this contest, which will showcase the best submissions from each grade level in the 2022 Cooperative Calendar of Student Art.  A first-place artist will be selected… Continue reading.