Loup Power District recently delivered lease payments totaling more than $1.7 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 2026. Communities use the funds for a variety of public projects. The payments were: Columbus — $1,270,997.54Platte[Read More]
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Electrical safety tips for RV camping
Camping is a favorite summer activity for many families. As you head to the campground this summer, Loup Power District wants to share a few important electrical safety tips.
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Shonka retires from Loup Power District
Keith Shonka has retired from Loup Power District after more than 36 years of service. 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 the[Read More]
Students receive Skilled & Technology Sciences Scholarships
Five high school graduates have received the Skilled and Technology Sciences Scholarship for their work in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics courses at their high schools. The scholarship recipients are: Columbus High School —Ace DeWine, Grady Gillespie, and Brynn Sloma; Lakeview High School — Daniel Borgman; and Scotus Central Catholic — Peter Faltys. The Columbus[Read More]
Loup Power District awards scholarships
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 —Autumn Gerou; Lakeview High School —Cole Brodecky; Schuyler Central High School — Isabela DeLeon and Flor Vasquez; Humphrey High School —Karsen Jacobson; Twin River High School —[Read More]
Community Builders Tour of Leigh
Community Builders toured Leigh on April 22. Tour stops included Leigh Community Schools, Leigh Acres Subdivision, REDSTAR, and C&L Acres. Visitors also learned about the Leigh Legacy Fund and Youth Advisory Committee. Community Builders is a group that supports local communities and businesses by sharing ideas and resources. Partners are Central Community College, Cornhusker Public[Read More]
Robak Marks 25 Years at Loup Power
Loup Power District recognized Angell Robak for 25 years of service to Loup Power District. Robak joined Loup in 2001 as Cashier at the Columbus General Office. She was promoted to Administrative Assistant for the Engineering Department at the General Office in 2005. In 2014, she was promoted to her current position of Administrative Assistant[Read More]
Reeg Retires from Loup Power
James Reeg of Genoa has retired from Loup Power District after more than 45 years of service. Reeg joined Loup in 1980 as maintenance man at the Genoa Headworks. In 1982, he was promoted to equipment operator. He was promoted to dredge operator in 1993 and was promoted to his current position of dredge lead[Read More]