Instead of my normal monthly article, for several months we will be featuring each of our seven districts. Each one is a unique and special place to call home. We’ve also asked each board member from those districts to tell us a little about where they live and why they love being there. We hope… Continue reading.
COOPERATIVE CALENDAR OF STUDENT ART CONTEST 2025 Since 1998, Indiana Connection and participating Indiana electric cooperatives have held an annual art contest for Indiana students in grades kindergarten through 12. The winning works from each grade are then used to illustrate the Cooperative Calendar of Student Art that participating REMCs/RECs distribute. ENTER: Visit indianaconnection.org/for-youth/art-contest. Enter… Continue reading.
Henry County REMC partnered with Co-Alliance to present a farm safety awareness program to local farmers and first responders. Attendees learned about overall electrical farm safety, digging safety, and grain bin entrapment rescue. Co-Alliance offered a real-life rescue scenario with its grain bin simulator so audience volunteers could suit up and practice what they learned.
When winter temperatures drop and storms hit, it can be challenging to stay safe and warm. Winter storm severity varies depending on where you live, but nearly all Americans are affected by extreme winter storms at some point. Heartland REMC cares about your safety, and we want you to be prepared. Heavy snow and ice… Continue reading.
Heartland REMC is committed to providing reliable and uninterrupted power to valued members like you. Starting next year, we’ll have a new tree trimming service provider helping us achieve that goal. Mint City Utility Services, headquartered in Bremen, has a stellar reputation and extensive experience in tree trimming and vegetation management. With their expertise, we… Continue reading.
As the year comes to an end, let’s reflect on the progress made to bring reliable, high-speed fiber internet to HREMC’s service territory. Throughout 2023, more than 1,200 HREMC members were connected as crews expanded TWN’s fiber network into new areas. Currently, there are nine zones where fiber internet is available: Lafayette, Lincolnville, Uniondale, Huntington,… Continue reading.
In an increasingly tech-savvy world, the realm of smart home technology continues to expand and evolve. From our personal gadgets like phones and smartwatches to household appliances such as refrigerators and laundry sets, the integration of Wi-Fi capabilities has become a trend. With the abundance of choices, it can be challenging for consumers to identify… Continue reading.
How has another year almost come to an end? When I was younger and someone would tell me how fast time goes as you get older, I would just laugh and think to myself, “Whatever, old-timer.” Now I’m that old-timer who apparently makes it my life’s mission to tell young people that time goes faster… Continue reading.
Our free SmartHub app makes it simple and convenient to do the following: Just download the FREE mobile or tablet app at smarthubapp.com. Don’t have a tablet or smartphone? No problem. You can use the SmartHub interface from your computer. Just go to fcremc.coop and click on “SmartHub.”
Ending one year and looking at the new year yet to begin sparks a sense of renewed hope and optimism about the future. It’s a time when, as the CEO of Dubois REC, I think about our company, where we’ve been and where we’re going along with ways we can better serve you, the members… Continue reading.
JILL BROMM marks 20 years of service to the co-op this month. As a CSR, she is responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable and billing. She and her husband, Doug, have three children — Abagaile, Madelyn and Kaleb. She enjoys watching her kids play sports and spending time with friends and family. Bromm is a… Continue reading.
As an electric cooperative, Dubois REC is a democratic organization. This means a board of directors, elected by other co-op members, guides the co-op. These directors, who are members of Dubois REC themselves, actively participate in setting policies, making decisions and safeguarding the interests of co-op members. One benefit to being a member of a… Continue reading.
DIRECTORS Andy Schwenk, District 1 Randall Stemle, District 2 Mark Montgomery, District 3 David Rudolph, District 4 Brad Knies, District 5 Steven Speedy, District 6 Rick Wendholt, District 7 CEO/GENERAL MANAGER Joseph Henson SENIOR STAFF Matt Brames, Manager of Engineering Greg Dilger, Engineering Project Manager Ruth Hopf, Billing Supervisor Craig Adams, Manager of Finance Patrick… Continue reading.
