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]
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]
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]
Does your home need an electrical health checkup?
Our homes grow old just like we do. They begin to creak and moan. They begin to show their age. Some of those problems are obvious. Others cannot be seen. That means our homes need periodic checkups just like we do. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), many older homes that still[Read More]
Mason Hinze Joins Loup as Line Tech
Mason Hinze has joined Loup Power District as a Line Technician based out of the Columbus Service Center. Hinze is a member of the crew that is responsible for the construction, operation and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution systems in the Columbus area. He is a graduate of Lakeview High School and earned an[Read More]
Smart home technology tips
Smart home technologies are transforming how we live, making our homes more comfortable, convenient and energy efficient than ever before. These smart devices communicate with each other to automate everyday tasks and functions around the home, like heating and cooling, lighting, and security. They also enable consumers to manage and monitor their energy consumption through[Read More]
Zander Ziettlow Joins Loup
Zander Ziettlow has joined Loup Power District as an Engineer. Ziettlow will plan, design, and implement additions to Loup’s electric system to service expanding and new loads. He will also perform engineering system studies, work on reliability plans, and help order equipment. Ziettlow is a graduate of North Bend High School and earned a bachelor’s[Read More]
Food Safety and Power Outages
Refrigerated or frozen foods may not be safe to eat after the loss of power. Find out what you can do to keep food safe during a power outage, and when you need to throw away food that could make you sick. BEFORE: Prepare for emergencies or natural disasters: DURING: AFTER: MORE STORIES