St. Edward Local Superintendent Roy Babb was recently recognized for 35 years of service to Loup Power District. Babb joined Loup in 1991 as a line technician in Fullerton. He was promoted to journey line technician in 1993 and was promoted to St. Edward local superintendent in 1994. Babb is responsible for overseeing the maintenance[Read More]
HAROLD KRAMER: Loup’s ‘Guiding Light’
In 1941, the Columbus Telegram called Harold Kramer the “guiding light and guardian of the Loup River Public Power District.”
Public Power Month
Marie Zach Promoted to Administrative Assistant to the President/CEO
Marie Zach of Columbus has been promoted to administrative assistant to the president/CEO at Loup Power District. In her new role, Zach will provide administrative support for the District’s executive office, compile materials for board meetings, record and file board meeting minutes, and maintain files. Zach will also serve as assistant secretary for the board[Read More]
Robak Retires from Loup Power District
Angell Robak has retired from Loup Power District after more than 25 years of service. Robak joined Loup in 2001 as cashier at the Columbus General Office. She was promoted to administrative assistant for the engineering department in 2005. In 2014, she was promoted to administrative assistant to the president/CEO. Robak also served as the[Read More]
Blake Eller promoted to Engineering Administrative Assistant
Blake Eller has been promoted to Engineering Administrative Assistant at Loup Power District. Eller joined Loup as a customer service representative in 2025 and stayed in that position until this promotion. In her new role, Eller provides support to the vice president of engineering and other department personnel. She maintains work order files, state and[Read More]
A backup plan for medical devices can be lifesaving
Loup Power District has a reliability rating of nearly 100 percent. However, no electric utility is immune to power outages that can occur from events outside of our control such as a severe weather conditions. There are also times we may have to shut down thepower for a limited time for system maintenance and repair.[Read More]
Strain Joins Loup Power District
Jackson Strain has joined Loup Power District as a plant operator at the Columbus Powerhouse. In his new role, Strain monitors and controls the three generation units at Columbus and remotely controls the Monroe Powerhouse. He also works closely with the Genoa Headworks to divert maximum Loup River water into the District’s canal system for[Read More]
Morton Retires from Loup Power District
Hydro Superintendent Brad Morton has retired from Loup Power District after more than 36 years of service. Morton joined Loup in 1990 as second assistant plant operator at the Columbus Powerhouse. He was promoted to first assistant plant operator in 1991 and was later promoted to plant operator. In 1993, Morton was promoted to Monroe[Read More]
