The kitchen is the heart of the home. In this issue of Indiana Connection, a DIY expert provides some helpful tips for refreshing it. goiec.org/3VhiIVP

Start your day off right or boost the rest of the day with these tasty reader-submitted smoothie recipes. Recipes: goiec.org/3vci1Bu. #FoodieFriday

We've got a great giveaway this month for book lovers! Enter to win a gift card from Wild Goose Bookshop, an independent bookstore featured in this month's magazine. Register by Sept. 30 at indianaconnection.org/talk-to-us/con….

The holidays are fast approaching, and so is Christmas baking season. We're looking for your best Christmas cookie recipes for an upcoming issue. If we choose your recipe to be featured, you could win a $10 gift card! Submit your recipe by Oct. 1 at goiec.org/3Ks4M9j

Do you know a middle schooler who gives back to their community? Have them apply for the Youth Power and Hope Awards! Up to five young leaders will each receive $500 and be featured in Indiana Connection magazine. Encourage them to apply today! Details at indianaconnection.org/youthpowerandh….

Happy Cooperative Month! Indiana's electric cooperatives are dedicated to delivering our members safe, reliable, affordable energy. What makes them unique? They're led by members like you, who live and work in the community.

Our October issue spotlights seven emerging IN electric cooperative leaders, offers tips to prevent home electrical fires, journeys to the Red Skelton Museum, dishes up sweet and salty recipes, and more. The magazine is available online or in print (check your mailbox).

It’s #NationalTechiesDay! Our friends in IT are always focused on the cybersecurity of your cooperatives to protect networks, data, and the electric grid from any outside threat. Join us in thanking them for all their hard work!

This week, we thank our customer service/member service representatives! These dedicated professionals ensure you receive the best experience when doing business with your cooperative. #CustomerServiceWeek.

Join us in celebrating National 4-H Week! Through 4-H, our youth are empowered with the skills to lead for a lifetime. #4Hweek

Congratulations to these seven Indiana electric co-op employees who are helping to drive the industry’s future through their empowering innovation. Learn more about them in this issue of Indiana Connection. goiec.org/4pHeCEm.

In this issue of Indiana Connection, journey to Ripple & Company in Lafayette. The eatery offers the city’s most versatile dining to please all customers. goiec.org/4gH2LSU

Fall is here, and that means it’s time to complete some garden maintenance for an easier spring. Find out more from a backyard expert in this month’s Indiana Connection. goiec.org/42d1jBI

Red Skelton left a lasting legacy through his comedy. Take a tour with Indiana Connection at the Hoosier icon’s museum, located in his hometown of Vincennes. indianaconnection.org/a-legacy-of-la…

Preparation is key to preventing home electrical fires. Learn some important tips to stay safe in this month’s Indiana Connection. goiec.org/4mFfKWD

As we celebrate National Co-op Month, did you know that cooperatives have a storied history going back centuries? indianaconnection.org/a-history-of-c…

Not long ago, drones were just toys. Nobody’s playing now when it comes to their potential for getting work done in the utility industry. Learn more in this month's Indiana Connection. indianaconnection.org/transforming-t…

School is in session! Ensure you watch out for school buses and their precious cargo during School Bus Safety Week. #SchoolBusSafety

Elevate any Halloween party snack table with these satisfying treats featuring a sweet and salty combination. Recipes: goiec.org/3vci1Bu.

Today marks the end of Careers in Energy Week. #DYK there are a variety of roles available in the electric cooperative industry, including accounting, engineering, communications, and more. Find your dream career at WePowerIndiana.org.