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Passing of Judy Elkins

Posted March 20, 2019 by IEC Editorial Staff & filed under Obituaries.

We are deeply saddened to have received the news concerning the passing of Judy Elkins, mother of Jon Elkins, Vice President of Safety, Training and Compliance at Indiana Electric Cooperatives. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to his home address, …Read More.

Passing of Cindy Hockensmith

Posted March 6, 2019 by IEC Editorial Staff & filed under Obituaries.

We are saddened to have received news concerning the recent passing of Cindy Hockensmith, Administrative Assistant for the past 11 years at Clark County REMC. Below is the link to Cindy’s obituary along with the details of the service. https://www.graysonfuneralhomes.com/notices/Cindy-Hockensmith

Stay cool and safe this summer!

Posted February 27, 2019 by IEC Editorial Staff & filed under Home and DIY, Media Library.

During the summer, many people are concerned about staying cool. Whether you rely on a central air-conditioning unit, a fan or a window AC unit, be aware of safety threats they may pose. Air conditioners and fans are everyday appliances, and …Read More.

Oris Hippensteel

Posted February 14, 2019 by IEC Editorial Staff & filed under Obituaries.

We are saddened to have received news concerning the passing of Oris Hippensteel, wife of Robert Hippensteel, local director at Heartland REMC. He is a former IEC board director, board president and executive committee member of IEC. Visitation for Oris …Read More.

Jane A. Scott

Posted February 8, 2019 by Amanda Barth & filed under Obituaries.

Jane A. Scott, Northeastern REMC board chair and IEC executive committee member, died unexpectedly Thursday Feb. 7, 2019. Visitation is Monday, Feb. 11, 3-6 p.m., with a celebration of life at 6 p.m., at McComb and Sons Funeral Home, 1320 …Read More.

Tornado tips: What to do no matter where you are

Posted January 31, 2019 by IEC Editorial Staff & filed under Plug into Safety, Weather.

Tornado season is upon us. Do you know what to do if you’re in the path of a tornado? If you’re inside during a tornado, take shelter in a windowless, interior room; a storm cellar; or the lowest level of the building. …Read More.

Twenty-one graduate electric lineworker apprenticeship program

Posted January 27, 2019 by Amanda Barth & filed under Indiana Cooperatives in the News, News Releases.

Twenty-one lineworkers graduated Saturday from Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ apprenticeship program, Rural Electric Apprentice Program (REAP). REAP is a four-year program that professionally trains apprentice lineworkers from across Indiana. Graduates complete 576 hours of classroom-related study and 8,000 hours of on-the-job …Read More.

Adam Brenner

Posted January 3, 2019 by IEC Editorial Staff & filed under Obituaries.

We are saddened to share the news of the passing of Adam Brenner, son of Mike Brenner, Manager of Regulatory and Financial Services at Indiana Electric Cooperatives. Below you will find the funeral arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be sent …Read More.

Spring cleaning? Don’t forget about electrical safety!

Posted December 21, 2018 by IEC Editorial Staff & filed under Home and DIY, Plug into Safety.

It’s that time of year when homeowners are itching to get out of their homes to start working on projects around the yard. Whether or not you are making spring cleaning a priority this season, it is a good time to take …Read More.

Purdue works to flip switch on rural ‘internet darkness’

Posted December 14, 2018 by IEC Editorial Staff & filed under Indiana Cooperatives in the News.

For those with broadband Internet, it often seems as if we are inundated with streaming movies, social media and the occasional entertaining cat video. That pervasiveness makes the practical ways in which broadband improves daily life go largely unappreciated – …Read More.