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Are you missing out on family time, educational opportunities, smooth business operations, and enjoyable activities due to unreliable electricity or broadband? Ensure a complete and secure life with dependable, affordable electricity through our Who We Are page. Explore our Home Internet page for lightning-fast fiber internet and phone services. Every connection matters to us! We cater to homes, farms, churches, schools, and businesses, striving to enhance lives. Your interest in our cooperative’s efforts to enrich lives is deeply appreciated. Stay updated through our Newsroom.

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  • March 22, 2022

    Board Spotlight: Permanent Drive-Thru for Sikeston, Project for Member Convenience Underway A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of SEMO Electric Cooperative, Inc., (hereinafter referred to as “Cooperative”) was held on Monday, March 21, 2022, at the office of the Cooperative in Sikeston, Missouri. The following Directors were present: Richard Faulkner, Butch Dirnberger, Carl […]
  • 5 Years

  • Apps to Help Plan Your Vacation.

    It’s never too early to start planning a vacation. It’s easier and more fun than ever with these apps. Daydreaming of Summer? These Apps Will Help You Plan Your Next Vacation (PDF)
  • Call or Click

    Plan ahead. Prevent life-threatening injury and costly damages by contacting Missouri One Call System a minimum of 3 working days before your digging project. Safe digging starts with you. Call 811 or (800) DIG-RITE (344-7483), or online at Missouri 811 before you dig.
  • We Are at Our Best when We Are Serving Others! | The Friday Feature

    It’s true! We are at our best when we are serving others! Welcome to Week 103 of The Friday Feature. We at Touchstone Energy Cooperatives were blessed to make a difference by raking, painting, digging, and power washing at a daycare last Saturday in Tennessee. With the world’s issues, make time to help others. It […]
  • Free Preview – HBO/CINEMAX

    HBO/CINEMAX Free Preview starts Thursday (3/10) for GoSEMO Fiber TV subscribers! Tune into HBO channels (400-405) and CINEMAX channels (410-415) from March 10-14 to see popular movies and shows like Dune and Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty!
  • Educational Podcasts Your Kids Will Love!

    Family-Friendly Podcasts for Screen-Time Breaks (PDF) Need to give your kids a screen-time break? Check out one of these fun, educational podcasts!
  • Outage Alert – Matthews Area

    Update: 3:05 pm- All services have been restored. Please call (877) 430-5418 if you are experiencing issues. Thank you Update: 1:32 pm – Fiber crews are currently making repairs to the damaged fiber. Update: 11:06 am – Subscribers that have service at this time on Highway FF and County Road 824 will lose service as […]
  • Weather Alerts

    There are many different ways to receive weather alerts for your area. Choose multiple ways to obtain these alerts for maximum awareness and safety. Make sure to Disable your phone’s Do Not Disturb feature to make sure you receive warnings while you sleep!
  • Conexon – Episode 11: Building Friendships Through Fiber

    Conexon website released their newest episode of the Co-ops Connect Podcast, Building Friendships Through Fiber! This episode features SEMO Electric Cooperative’s Facebook Page Sean Vanslyke and Loyd Rice. The two sat down at Conexon’s Co-ops Connect workshop with Conexon’s SVP of Sales, Marketing, and Account Management, Abby Carere, to discuss how Conexon’s workshops have helped SEMO […]