Co-op stories.

June 2, 2023

Charleston Family Becomes 20,000 WAVE Subscriber

Over the past five years, Wave Rural Connect has closed the digital divide across the River Valley. Customers who have made the…

June 1, 2023

Employee Spotlight- Larry Walker

"I have worked for Arkansas Valley Electric for 30 years. For over half my career at the cooperative, I have worked in…

May 26, 2023

Shareable Snacks for Memorial Day Weekend

Grab a plate and join in on the fun, it's snack time on The Co-op Cookin's Show! Barbara and Emily, the multimedia…

May 25, 2023

AVECC Offices Close in Honor of Memorial Day

All Arkansas Valley Electric offices will be closed Monday, May 29th, in honor of Memorial Day.  Offices will resume regular business hours…

May 24, 2023

Teach Children Outdoor Electrical Safety

Sunny, warm days and summer activities lead children outdoors. But before your children head outdoors to play, Safe Electricity recommends families review…

May 22, 2023

Encouraging Growth, Education, and Dedication to Helping Others

Over the past three years, Arkansas Valley Electric and Wave Rural Connect have made a tradition of visiting local schools at the…

May 17, 2023

Cody Conrady’s story

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—Farming equipment has become more massive and technologically advanced over time. While these welcome improvements help farmers cover more ground in…

May 11, 2023

REA Celebrates 88 Years

Today marks the 88th anniversary of the Rural Electrification Administration (REA). On May 11, 1935, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (center) signed Executive…

May 10, 2023

Home Safe Home

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, faulty home electrical wiring causes 26,000 residential fires a year, hundreds of deaths, and thousands of…

May 8, 2023

Military Appreciation Month

May is Military Appreciation Month  By Anne Prince  Service. Mission. Country. You likely identified immediately (and correctly) that these three words describe our nation’s…

May 4, 2023

Driving Safety: Electrical Equipment and Power Lines

While driving any time of year, be aware of electrical hazards you may encounter on the road. If you are driving after…

May 2, 2023

Levi Young – Employee Spotlight

Levi Young  GIS Analyst | 4.5 Years  "I have been a GIS Analyst/UAS Pilot for AVECC for 4.5 years. As a GIS…