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]
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]
Brian Herman recognized for 30 years of service
Loup Power District recognized Brian Herman of Fullerton for 30 years of service. Herman joined Loup in 1995 as an Apprentice Line Technician in Fullerton and was promoted to Line Technician later that year. He was promoted to Journey Line Technician in 2000 and transferred to Journey Line/Service Technician in 2018. Herman’s primary responsibility is[Read More]
Mike Brabec Recognized for 30 years of service
Loup Power District recently recognized Mike Brabec for 30 years of service. Brabec joined Loup in 1995 as an Apprentice Line Technician in Humphrey. He was promoted to Line Technician later that year and to Journey Line Technician in 2000. In 2007, he was named Local Superintendent in Clarkson. Brabec transferred to Journey Line Technician[Read More]
Community Builders Tour of Albion
Community Builders toured Albion on April 24. Community Builders is a group that supports local communities and businesses by sharing ideas and resources. Partners are Central Community College, Cornhusker Public Power District, and Loup Power District. All tours are open to the public.