Loup Power District has recognized Keith Shonka for 35 years of service to Loup Power District. Shonka joined Loup in 1989 as Second Assistant Plant Operator at the Columbus Powerhouse. He was promoted to First Assistant Plant Operator in 1990 and Plant Operator in 1991. He transferred to Meter Relay and Equipment Technician I in[Read More]
Zarek Marks 25 Years at Loup
Loup Power District recently recognized Andy Zarek for 25 years of service to Loup Power District. Zarek joined Loup in 1999 as a Maintenance Man at the Genoa Headworks. He was promoted to Equipment Operator in 2005 and was named Dredge Operator in 2015. In 2016, Zarek was promoted to his current position of Headgates[Read More]
Why are there colored flags in my yard? (And can I remove them?)
Most of us have seen little flags in yards or construction sites. But why are they different colors? And can you remove them if they show up in your yard? We have the answers.
Labor Day
Dubas Marks 25 Years at Loup Power District
Tony Dubas of Fullerton was recently recognized for 25 years of service to Loup Power District. Dubas joined Loup in 1999 as a Line Technician in the Fullerton Division and was promoted to Journey Line Technician in 2005. He is member of the crew that is responsible for the construction, operation, and maintenance of electric[Read More]
Lease Payments
Scott Gottsch Retires
Scott Gottsch has retired from Loup Power District after 26 years of service. Gottsch joined Loup in 1998 as a Maintenance Man at the Genoa Headworks. In 2000, he was promoted to Carpenter/Utilityman on the Canal Crew based out of the Columbus Service Center. Gottsch was promoted to Headgates Operator at the Genoa Headworks in[Read More]
Loup Delivers Second Quarter Lease Payments
Loup Power District recently delivered lease payments totaling more than $1.3 million to area communities. Each of these communities owns their electric distribution systems. These payments compensate them for the use of those systems for the second quarter of 2024. Communities use the funds for a variety of public projects. Public power utilities provide a direct[Read More]
Tree trimming ensures reliable & affordable power
One of the things we love best about our communites is the many trees that offer beauty, shade and habitat for birds and other wildlife. Our community members also love having reliable power. At Loup, we must balance nature and power by keeping power lines clear in rights of way (ROW). A right of way[Read More]
