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]
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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]
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]
Swackhamer Marks 25 Years at Loup Power District
Loup Power District has honored Matt Swackhamer for 25 years of service to Loup Power District. Swackhamer joined Loup in 2001 as IT Manager at the Columbus General Office and continues in that position today. His responsibilities include managing the District’s computers and communications systems. Swackhamer is a graduate of Bad Axe High School in[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]
Loup Power District honored with national award for outstanding safety practices
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Loup Power District has earned the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2025. The utility earned a Gold award in the category for utilities with 110,000 to 249,999 worker-hours of exposure. “Loup Power District is proud of our safety culture,” said Korey Hobza, President/CEO. “This award[Read More]
Boamah Joins Loup Power District
Richard Boamah has joined Loup Power District as IT Security Coordinator. Boamah is responsible for the promotion of security awareness programs at Loup. He will also implement solutions to enhance the District’s cybersecurity. Boamah is a graduate of Prempeh College in Kumasi, Ghana. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Wayne State[Read More]
Miller Promoted to Supervisor of Safety & Training
Tony Miller has been promoted to Supervisor of Safety and Training at Loup Power District. In his new role, Miller is responsible for all safety concerns and training throughout the District. He also co-chairs Loup’s Wellness Program. Miller joined Loup Power District as a Plant Operator at the Columbus Powerhouse in 2022. Miller is a[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 $34,736 were presented to communities in Boone, Colfax, Nance, Platte, and Madison counties. Payment amounts are based on the 2025 gross revenues in each community. “Membership renewal demonstrates Loup Power District’s commitment to community[Read More]