Jamie Held has been promoted to Hydro Superintendent at Loup Power District. He is training with Hydro Superintendent Brad Morton who is retiring next year. In his new role, Held will be responsible for the general operation and maintenance of the District’s hydro system from the Genoa Headworks to the Columbus Tailrace. The hydro system[Read More]
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Bo Olson promoted to Powerhouse Operator
Casey “Bo” Olson of Genoa has been promoted to Plant Operator at the Columbus Powerhouse. In his new role, Olson monitors and controls the three generation units at Columbus and remotely controls the Monroe Powerhouse. He also works closely with the Genoa Headworks to divert maximum Loup River water into the District canal system for[Read More]
Imus Marks 40 Years at Loup
Fullerton Division Superintendent Guy Imus was recently recognized for 40 years of service to Loup Power District. Imus joined Loup in 1985 as an Apprentice Line Technician at Fullerton. He was promoted to Line Technician in 1986 and to Journey Line Technician in 1989. Imus was named Cedar Rapids Local Superintendent in 1991. He was[Read More]
Watch for fluctuating water levels in Loup River
Loup Power District wants to remind the public that water levels may fluctuate along the Loup River from the Genoa Headworks to Columbus and along the Platte River from Columbus to Schuyler. Hunters with blinds along the rivers and others using the river for fishing, camping, or recreation should be on the lookout for changing[Read More]
Loup Delivers Quarterly Lease Payments
Loup Power District recently delivered lease payments totaling nearly $1.8 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 third quarter of 2025. Communities use the funds for a variety of public projects. Public power utilities provide a direct benefit[Read More]
Loup Cookbooks Available to Customers
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]
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]