Each year in the United States, there are about 25 million cloud-to-ground lightning flashes and about 300 people struck by lightning. Of those struck, about 30 people are killed and others suffer lifelong disabilities. Most of these tragedies can be prevented. The National Weather Service collects information on weather-related deaths to learn how to prevent[Read More]
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Safety Guidelines: Lightning
Henry Ellis Warren: Master of Time
A rare Telechron Type A Master Clock resides in a display case at the Columbus Powerhouse. Operators there used the clock to keep the official time for the State of Nebraska until 1950.
Ron Christo Marks 40 Years at Loup
Loup Power District recognized Ron Christo for 40 years of service. Christo joined Loup in 1985 as an Apprentice Line Technician in Albion. He was promoted to Line Technician/Serviceman in 1986 and to Journey Line Technician in 1990. He was promoted to his current position of Local Superintendent for Cedar Rapids in 2015. Christo oversees[Read More]
Clean, Drain, Dry to prevent invasive species spread
Aquatic invasive species pose an ongoing threat to native species, the economy, recreation, and human health and safely.
Communities receive lease payments
Loup Power District recently delivered lease payments totaling nearly $1.8 million to area communities. Each of the communities owns their electric distribution systems. These payments compensate them for the use of those systems for the first quarter of 2025. Communities use the funds for a variety of public projects. The payments were: Columbus — $1,292,790.27Platte Center[Read More]
Joe Hubenka Marks 45 Years at Loup
Loup Power District recognized Humphrey Local Superintendent Joe Hubenka for 45 years of service. Hubenka joined Loup in 1980 as an Apprentice Line Technician at the Columbus Service Center and was later promoted to Line Technician. He was promoted to Journey Line Technician in 1984. He was promoted to Humphrey Local Superintendent in 1990. Hubenka[Read More]
Planting The Right Tree In The Right Place
There are many environmental and beautification benefits to planting young trees. However, Loup wants to remind everyone to be aware of electrical hazards while planting this year.
Scholarship winners announced
LOUP SCHOLARSHIP Loup Power District has awarded scholarships to six area students who are planning to attend Central Community College in Columbus this fall. Scholarship recipients are: Columbus High School — Brandon Espinoza; Lakeview High School — Olivia Behnk; Schuyler Central High School — Esdras Santay; St. Edward High School — Anthony Reader; Twin River[Read More]