Osage Valley Electric Cooperative

10/24/2026

The holidays will be here before you know it, and there’s plenty to get ready. Before the shopping starts, the recipes come out, and the family calls begin, make sure your home connection is ready, too.

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10/23/2026

Stop backup heat coils from draining your wallet! Keep your heat pump running efficiently with these 5 fall preventive maintenance steps: https://www.osagevalley.com/news-and-media/news-center/p/item/69897/avoid-fall-energy-spikes-preventive-maintenance-guidelines-for-your-allelectric-heat-pump

10/23/2026

Small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities!

Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business but aren't sure where to begin?

Check out the Small Business Development Center's (SBDC) Intro to Entrepreneurship meeting! This is a great opportunity to learn about the tools, resources, and support available to help turn your business idea into reality.

Every successful business starts with an idea. Maybe yours is next!

🚀 Sedalia, let’s grow our local business community together!

We’re excited to partner with the Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce and Show-Me Network to bring the Show-Me Roadshow: Intro to Entrepreneurship to our community! 🎉

Whether you’re dreaming of starting a business, exploring a new idea, or looking for resources to grow your existing business, this is a great opportunity to connect with the people and resources that can help you take the next step.

💡 Discover resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses
🤝 Connect with organizations ready to help
📈 Explore your next steps toward starting or growing a business

📅 Friday, November 13, 2026
⏰ 10:00–11:00 a.m.
📍 State Fair Community College — Sedalia

We’re proud to work alongside our community partners to strengthen entrepreneurship and support small businesses throughout our region. ❤️

🎯 Ready to explore what’s possible? Join us!

👉 REGISTER HERE:
https://hub.catalyzerapp.com/public/events/show-me-network-road-show-intro-to-entrepreneurshi-9-2113

Help us spread the word by sharing this post with someone who has a business idea or is ready to grow! 📣

10/22/2026

October is National Cooperative Month, and we're celebrating the members who make Osage Valley Electric what it is today! ⚡

With more than 14,000 members, 17,800 meters and 3,800 miles of electric line, our cooperative serves homes, farms and businesses throughout our communities.

We're proud to be locally owned, member-focused and committed to providing reliable electricity to the people we serve. Thank you for being part of Osage Valley Electric!

10/22/2026

Whether you're planning a farm project, building a fence, or tackling something on your to-do list, we may have just what you need!

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative has used utility poles available FREE of charge!

Please call our office at 660-679-3131 Ext 5537 to schedule an appointment for pickup. Appointments are required, so be sure to give us a call before stopping by.

Give these poles a second life and put them to good use!

10/21/2026

Not all internet connections are equal. Learn how fiber stays ahead of cable, DSL, and wireless, and why 100% fiber-to-the-home matters at https://conexonconnect.com/about/blogs/why-is-fiber-internet-the-best-for-homes

10/20/2026

Members in northeast Bates County and western Henry County are currently experiencing an outage. Crews are working on the issue and will restore power as quickly as possible.

Please do not report outages on Facebook or Messenger. Please call 660-679-3131 to report outages or use the SmartHub App to report outages.

10/20/2026

ICYMI: Osage Valley Electric held its 88th Annual Meeting on August 27!

A total of 908 members participated in this year's meeting, with drive-thru registration at our Butler and Clinton offices and online registration available. Members who registered received a $20 electric credit, and 28 additional electric credits were awarded through prize drawings. Congratulations to Jeremy Short and Jenna Meade, who each received a $250 grand prize electric credit!

During the annual business meeting, directors David Rapp, Darrell Dains and Joe Hilty were re-elected to serve another three-year term on the cooperative's Board of Directors.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's meeting! For 88 years, we've been proud to serve our members, and we look forward to continuing that commitment for years to come. ⚡

10/19/2026

Cooperative Principle #6-Cooperation Among Cooperatives

We are happy to have our linemen safely back home after a long week of hurricane restoration work at Southern Pine Electric Cooperative in Alabama following Hurricane Isaias. Thank you Southern Pine for taking good care of them.

We are proud of our crews for answering the call to help a fellow electric cooperative and its members during a time of need. Thank you to our linemen for your hard work and dedication, and to you families for sharing you with those who needed your help.

L to R: Jarod McBrayer, Clinton Bennett, John Dimond, Jimmy Nissen, Bobby Fennewald, Dan Lewis, Jonathan Schussler, Stetson Shirky, & Scott Long.

10/19/2026

Make the switch to Conexon Connect and get $20 off every month for 2 years. That's $480 in savings! Starting at $39.95/month, plus no contracts and free installation, there's never been a better time to make the switch. Connect today at ConexonConnect.com. Offer ends December 31, 2026.