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]
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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]
Joe Donnelly Joins Loup Power District
Joe Donnelly has joined Loup Power District as Maintenance Technician at the Genoa Headworks. In his new role, Donnelly is responsible for maintaining district parks, facilities, and equipment. He will also assist the Dredge/Maintenance Canal Technicians and serve on the dredge during the dredging season. Donnelly is a graduate of Genoa High School. Joe and[Read More]
Kevin Dubas Joins Loup Power
Kevin Dubas has joined Loup Power District as Maintenance Technician at the Genoa Headworks. In his new role, Dubas is responsible for maintaining district parks, facilities, and equipment. He will also assist the Dredge/Maintenance Canal Technicians and serve on the dredge during the dredging season. Dubas is a graduate of Fullerton High School. He has[Read More]
Loup delivers quarterly lease payments
Loup Power District recently delivered lease payments totaling more than $1.4 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 2025. Communities use the funds for a variety of public projects. The payments were: Columbus—$1,043,831.57Platte Center—$8,898.32Monroe—$14,496.17Tarnov—$1,256.18Creston—$5,637.90Humphrey—$26,118.85Lindsay—$51,834.01Cornlea—$1,641.67Newman Grove—$19,126.17Duncan—$16,057.02Fullerton—$31,429.25Genoa—$22,519.37Belgrade—$3,523.93Richland—$2,626.47Howells—$18,263.84Leigh—$16,379.58Clarkson—$17,791.81Albion—$57,174.91Cedar[Read More]
Eric Olsufka Promoted to Dredge Operator
Eric Olsufka has been promoted to Dredge Operator at Loup Power District. In his new role, Olsufka is part of a team that operates and maintains the District’s dredge at the Genoa Headworks. Olsufka joined Loup Power District as a Maintenance Technician at the Genoa Headworks in 2022. He is a graduate of Columbus High[Read More]