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A person seated at a table holds a tablet displaying a smart‑home control interface. A small cylindrical smart speaker sits on the table in front of the person. In the background is a modern living room with a large gray sectional sofa, a round side table, and soft lighting.

Smart devices: Convenience meets caution

March 25, 2026

From smartphones and watches to connected appliances, thermostats and cameras, smart devices are becoming part of everyday life. These tools can keep […]

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A large group of fiber services employees stands in front of a Gibson Connect bucket truck in a parking lot, with trees and houses visible in the background.

Reliable connections rooted in community

March 23, 2026

From online classes and telemedicine to family movie night, Gibson Connect gives rural residents and businesses the same high-speed internet people enjoy […]

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A utility lineworker climbs a power pole surrounded by snow‑ and ice‑covered trees at sunset while working to restore power after Winter Storm Fern.

Employees lend a hand to restore power, fiber

March 13, 2026

This is the expanded version of the story that appeared in our cooperative magazines. With the worst portions of historic Winter Storm […]

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Two people stand in an office during a retirement reception. The person on the left is wearing a light teal button‑down shirt and holding a cup of yellow punch. The person on the right is wearing a light blue striped button‑down shirt. They are standing near light‑colored cabinets and a wall‑mounted thermostat.

Leaving a legacy of stewardship and service

March 11, 2026

When Richard BeDen started his career in accounting, he was equipped with a luggable computer he carried from audit to audit. “It […]

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Graphic showing the five primary reasons data centers require huge amounts of electricity to operate.

Balancing data center demand and reliability

March 4, 2026

Data centers may feel like a big-city phenomenon, but more of them are showing up in rural communities like ours for good […]

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A white pickup truck is parked along a rural roadside, with three triangular emergency warning reflectors placed on the pavement behind it. Trees, grass, and a lightly traveled road are visible in the background on a clear day.

Move over for your service and their safety

February 27, 2026

After a late-night storm settles and most folks head to bed, Gibson Electric Membership Corporation crews are just getting started. Gibson Electric […]

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Seven people wearing matching blue polo shirts stand side by side on a grassy lawn, with the U.S. Capitol and leafy trees visible in the background on a sunny day.

Write your way to Washington, D.C.

February 16, 2026

What can 900 words do? More than you think. They can open doors to unforgettable experiences, lifelong friendships and even thousands of […]

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An older woman and a man shake hands while speaking inside a large community hall filled with people seated at long tables. Attendees visit, eat, and mingle in the background beneath high wooden ceilings, with a casual, welcoming event atmosphere.

Co-ops in your corner

February 11, 2026

If there’s one word chilling the blood of politicians across the aisle today, it’s affordability. From housing to healthcare, education and energy, […]

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Five adults stand side by side against a light brick wall, dressed in coordinated black outfits. One person stands in the center wearing a black button-down shirt and pants, with two people on each side wearing black dresses or tops, posed closely together on a concrete surface.

Celebrate community at our 89th Annual Members’ Meeting

February 4, 2026

Gibson Electric Membership Corporation is more than a utility; we’re neighbors working together to power and connect our communities. Our Annual Members’ […]

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Inside a work vehicle, a technician is examining an open fiber optic splice tray mounted on a holder. The tray contains neatly organized fiber cables and labeled connectors. Behind the technician, the wall displays diagrams, notes, and a color-coded chart. A green toolbox sits on the counter. Through the window, a utility truck with equipment is parked along a roadside bordered by trees.

Guess who’s strengthening our communities

January 30, 2026

Play this quick guessing game to find out who’s strengthening our communities: I’m about the width of a human hair.I can carry […]

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