Jenny Korth was just one of many who wasn’t satisfied with economic development in Lindsay. Businesses were closing due to retirements. There were vacant buildings downtown. She knew the community had to make change happen. “We could see what our future would be if we sat back and did nothing,” she said. So she joined[Read More]
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Community Builders Tour of Lindsay
Community Builders toured Lindsay on Nov. 12. Tour stops included Tavern 1888, Lindsay Academy and Event and Wellness Center, a 14-unit apartment complex, Lindsay Corporation, and Jarecki Physical Therapy. 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[Read More]
85 years of the American Public Power Association
By Susan Partain, director, content strategy, American Public Power Association The American Public Power Association’s founding was thanks to a group of leaders that fought not only to develop or retain public ownership in their communities but had the passion and vision to support others in doing so. E.F. Scattergood, who helped establish the electric[Read More]
Cybersecurity Month Resources
In today’s digital world, cyberattacks are unfortunately nothing new. Cyber criminals can attack on a multitude of levels, from large-scale attacks targeting corporations to smaller phishing attacks aimed at gaining an individual’s personal information.
Community Builders Tours St. Edward
Community Builders toured St. Edward on October 8. Tour stops included Beaver’s Pub, Beaver Creek Smokehouse, Valley Creek Chiropractic, 307 Designs, St. Edward Floral, and Sal’s Shoppe. 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[Read More]
What are GFCIs? And are you checking yours regularly?
GFCIs have significantly reduced electrocutions since their introduction in the 1970s.
Internship Program a win-win for Loup & students
Loup hosts lineworker interns each summer. This benefits the students who get hands-on experience while Loup builds a pool of potential employees.
Safety Guidelines: Lightning
Each year in the United States, there are about 25 million cloud-to-ground lightning flashes and about 300 people struck by lightning. Of those struck, about 30 people are killed and others suffer lifelong disabilities. Most of these tragedies can be prevented. The National Weather Service collects information on weather-related deaths to learn how to prevent[Read More]
Henry Ellis Warren: Master of Time
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.
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.