The operators at Loup Power District’s Columbus Powerhouse have been reporting the weather for more than 60 years.
That milestone was recognized with a Special Service Award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The award recognizes the service this provides to the National Weather Service (NWS).
The Community Builders group toured Petersburg on Wednesday, May 1. Tour stops included True Blue Electric, Rae Valley Street Rods, Petersburg Ag Supply Center, and Cedar Rapids State Bank, followed by dinner at 3C’s Knotty Pine.
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce awarded its Archway Award to Loup President/CEO Neal Suess at its 2023-24 Annual Celebration on April 25.
Drivers veer off the road and run into a power pole. Farmers sometimes make contact with a power line while driving tractors or other machinery. Dump or feed truck drivers raise or lower their bed and snag a power line. We all think it will never happen to us, but it can. And knowing what[Read More]
Community Builders tours in Howells included Maple Creek Seeds, the Howells Historical Museum, the Howells Ballroom, and Eighty8 Bar & Grill
In 2019, Winter Storm Ulmer caused devastation at the Genoa Headworks. Five years and 51,500 working hours later, the repair is nearing completion.
Tax credits for home energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy systems can make energy improvements more affordable than ever, while adding value, comfort, and efficiency to your home.
A new outage mapping system is improving Loup’s response time and efficiency. Customers can also view the map to verify an outage.
“How long is it going to take?” Those are familiar words to all who work in the electric industry. It’s the first question people have when the lights go out. And it doesn’t take long to realize how dependent we are on electricity. But what does it take to get those lights back on? Why[Read More]
im Jakub served in the Vietnam War. More than 50 years later, he has no Jakub lead his squad for a year and then served seven years in the Army Reserve. More than 50 years later, he has no regrets about his nine-year military career.“I’m very proud of my service,” he said. “I would do it again.”
