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Ozarks Electric Cooperative’s Right of Way Department rolled out some of their heavy equipment for the annual Touch-A-Truck event in Springdale, giving local families an up-close look at the machinery that helps keep power lines clear and reliable.

Curtis Hannah, safety and training coordinator for Ozarks Electric, recently visited West Fork High School’s Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing class to speak with junior and senior students.

Two Ozarks Electric linemen are in Guatemala as part of a project to bring electricity to a remote village for the first time.

Ozarks Electric, in partnership with Associated Electric Cooperative, presented Mountain View Meats, a local staple in the Stilwell area, with a grant through the Power 4 Progress program that will allow them to purchase a new oven, allowing them to keep up with their recent expansion.

Ozarks Electric takes pride in supporting the next generation of leaders through local county fairs. Ozarks contributed to the premium sales at the Adair, Madison and Washington County Fairs, where junior exhibitors showcased livestock they have prepared for months. 

Rep. Steve Womack and Sen. John Boozman visited Ozarks to discuss policy issues, meet with employees and tour facilities.

Page Velasco, member relations supervisor for Ozarks Electric, was recognized as a 2025 "Co-op Rising Star" by RE Magazine.

After experiencing the most significant outage event in recent memory, Ozarks Electric was able to restore power to over 36,000 members just one week after a tornado tore through their coverage area.

Ozarks Electric donated 35 restored iPads to an underserved public school in Stilwell, OK, helping teachers and administration to relieve learning roadblocks for the community's youngest learners.

Ozarks Electric sends personnel, resources after Spring storms cause significant outages for a sister cooperative.