Loup Power District’s complimentary cookbooks are now available. The cookbook features 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 Rapids[Read More]
Press Release
Cieloha recognized for 40 years of service
Powerhouse Maintenance Supervisor Ron Cieloha was recently recognized for 40 years of service to Loup Power District. In his current role, Cieloha oversees the electrical and mechanical maintenance of the Columbus and Monroe Powerhouses. He joined Loup in 1985 as Second Assistant Plant Operator at the Columbus Powerhouse. He became First Assistant Plant Operator in[Read More]
Walt Williams Recognized for 25 Years of Service
Walt Williams of Columbus was recently recognized for 25 years of service to Loup Power District. Williams has served as Vice President of Accounting and Finance/CFO since 2015. In this role, he manages the accounting and financial matters of the District. He also oversees customer service and billing operations, insurance, purchasing, and stores. Williams joined[Read More]
Columbus recognized for 15 years of membership in the Economic Development Certified Community program
The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced the City’s recertification as an Economic Development Certified Community (EDCC) following successful business development projects and efforts to expand recreational, childcare, and health care services.
Communities Receive Quarterly 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 2025. Communities use the funds for a variety of public projects. Public power utilities provide a direct[Read More]
Ron Christo Marks 40 Years at Loup
Loup Power District recognized Ron Christo for 40 years of service. Christo joined Loup in 1985 as an Apprentice Line Technician in Albion. He was promoted to Line Technician/Serviceman in 1986 and to Journey Line Technician in 1990. He was promoted to his current position of Local Superintendent for Cedar Rapids in 2015. Christo oversees[Read More]
Communities receive lease payments
Loup Power District recently delivered lease payments totaling nearly $1.8 million to area communities. Each of the communities owns their electric distribution systems. These payments compensate them for the use of those systems for the first quarter of 2025. Communities use the funds for a variety of public projects. The payments were: Columbus — $1,292,790.27Platte Center[Read More]
Joe Hubenka Marks 45 Years at Loup
Loup Power District recognized Humphrey Local Superintendent Joe Hubenka for 45 years of service. Hubenka joined Loup in 1980 as an Apprentice Line Technician at the Columbus Service Center and was later promoted to Line Technician. He was promoted to Journey Line Technician in 1984. He was promoted to Humphrey Local Superintendent in 1990. Hubenka[Read More]
Scholarship winners announced
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]
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]