Midwest Golf Event Raises $12,613 To Fight Cancer
On a perfect summer day, Midwest Propane’s “Fueling the Fight Charity Golf Scramble” at Pilgrim’s Run in Pierson raised $12,613 to support services provided through the Susan P. Wheatlake Cancer and Wellness Center. “Cancer touches so many lives, and as a locally-owned and operated company we wanted to do something meaningful to help individuals and [...]
LIHEAP Funding Short of Goal
Home heating help funding fell short of what the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) and others were hoping for in a 2015 appropriations bill, according to a story by Michael Kahn in the July 17 issue of Electric Co-op Today. NRECA joined the National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition, several governors, House members and [...]
Ag Expo Returns to MSU
The Ag Expo returns to MSU on July 22-24 at the corner of Farm Lane and Mount Hope. The 35th annual event features over 200 commercial farm equipment and supply exhibits and dozens of educational exhibits from MSU departments and programs on the 35-acre main site. Visitors can learn about stock dog training, animal mortality [...]
Job Opening: Fiber Installation & Maintenance Tech
Midwest Energy is looking for a second Installation & Maintenance Technician to be responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing their fiber communications service. The co-op is deploying a new fiber communications ring through its substations that will bring high-speed internet to the service area. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in home fiber installations, [...]
Storm Series Brings Heavy Damage To Midwest Energy Area
An all-night, three-system storm that began late on Monday, June 30, caused many Midwest Energy members to be without power. Significant damage occurred across the co-op’s entire southwest service area, with a total of 12,000 members without power, 253 outages, and 20 broken poles. “Our first crews were dispatched shortly after the first system hit [...]
Midwest Begins Propane Seasonal Fill Program
Midwest Propane, a subsidiary of Midwest Energy Cooperative, has started transitioning its propane Will Call customers to a new Seasonal Fill program. The program is designed to create a better service experience and manage costs for all customers. Seasonal Fill includes one or two planned deliveries, depending on historic consumption. All tanks will be filled [...]