Michael Jones has been promoted to Accountant/Collector at Loup Power District. In his new role, he is responsible accounting and customer service functions and collection of delinquent accounts. Jones joined Loup in 2009 as Computer Support Specialist at the Columbus General Office and stayed in that role until this promotion. Jones was born in Columbus[Read More]
Press Release
2024 Loup Cookbook Now Available
Loup Power District’s complimentary cookbooks are now available. The cookbook features favorite recipes submitted by Loup Power District employees and retirees and their spouses. The cookbook is available at Loup offices in Albion, Clarkson, Columbus, Fullerton, Genoa, Humphrey, Newman Grove, and St. Edward. Cookbooks are also available at the following locations: Cedar Rapids — Cedar[Read More]
Sokol Marks 30 Years at Loup
Loup Power District has recognized Albion Division Superintendent Scott Sokol for 30 years of service. Sokol joined Loup in 1994 as an Apprentice Lineman in the Albion Division. He was promoted to Lineman in 1995 and to Journeyman Lineman in 2000. In 2005, he was named Local Superintendent for Newman Grove. Sokol was promoted to[Read More]
Devon Borchers Joins Loup Power
Devon Borchers has joined Loup as a Line Technician based out of the Columbus Service Center. Borchers 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 Scotus Central Catholic High School and earned an[Read More]
Shonka marks 35 years at Loup
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]
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]