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]
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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]
Loup delivers county tax payments
Loup Power District recently delivered inside revenue payments and the second half of the in-lieu-of-tax payments to the counties it serves. This is a benefit of being served by a locally controlled, not-for-profit utility. Like other businesses, Loup Power District pays sales tax, gasoline taxes, motor vehicle license fees, and permit fees. The in-lieu-of-tax payments[Read More]
Rosno Marks 25 Years at Loup Power District
Chief Storekeeper Dave Rosno was recently recognized for 25 years of service to Loup Power District. As Chief Storekeeper, Rosno’s duties include purchasing and storing materials and stock for District projects across its multi-county service area. These materials include power poles, connectors, wire, and any items that Loup needs for day-to-day operations. Rosno joined Loup[Read More]
Loup Power District renews memberships
Loup Power District renewed its membership in Community Clubs and Chambers of Commerce in towns throughout its service area. Checks totaling $32,681 were presented to communities in Boone, Colfax, Nance, Platte, and Madison counties. Payment amounts are based on the 2024 gross revenues in each community. “Membership renewal demonstrates Loup Power District’s commitment to community[Read More]
Brad Morton marks 35 years at Loup Power
Loup Power District recognized Hydro Superintendent Brad Morton for 35 years of service. Morton joined Loup in 1990 as Second Assistant Plant Operator at the Columbus Powerhouse. He was promoted to First Assistant Plant Operator in 1991 and was later promoted to Plant Operator. In 1993, he was promoted to Monroe Powerhouse Chief Operator. He[Read More]
Loup Power Delivers Lease Payments
Loup Power District recently delivered lease payment checks 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 fourth quarter of 2024. Communities use the funds for a variety of public projects. The payments were: Columbus —[Read More]
Korey Hobza appointed Loup Power District President/CEO effective January 1, 2026
The Loup Power District Board of Directors appointed Korey Hobza as President/CEO effective January 1, 2026, following the retirement of Neal Suess at the end of the year. The Board made the announcement at its January meeting. Board Chairman Jim Donoghue said Hobza will be a great leader for Loup Power District. “Korey’s a valued[Read More]
Loup Board Approves Retail Rate Change for 2025
The Loup Power District Board of Directors approved a 3.1 percent retail rate increase at its monthly December meeting. The increase comes amid increasing wholesale power costs, material prices and supply chain issues. “Even with the retail rate increase, Loup’s retail rates remain among the lowest in Nebraska and the nation,” said Loup Board Chairman[Read More]