Thanksgiving is coming soon and HOEC is giving away 5 Thanksgiving turkeys. We will draw for these turkeys on Wednesday, November 19. You have until noon that day to get registered. Go to the HOEC Facebook page and comment on the Turkey Giveaway post there for a chance to win. Tell us what you are thankful for this year!

We are proud to honor all those who have served our country with courage, dedication and sacrifice. This Veterans Day, we salute you and thank you for protecting our freedom.

Recently, Dan Singletary was inducted into the Cooperative Hall of Fame, an award from The Missouri Institute of Cooperatives (MIC). As a member-focused organization, MIC is driven by the mission to empower cooperatives and strengthen their impact.

Rural Missouri magazine honored Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative, West Plains, as the electric cooperative with the best storm response during a presentation of the magazine's 2025 High Voltage Awards on Oct. 16.

Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative (HOEC), West Plains, was one of 35 Missouri electric cooperatives recognized for working safely. Employees of the cooperative have now worked a total of 332,395.50 hours without a lost time accident.