Loup Power District

10/16/2026

𝗙𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬: 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛
During this PUBLIC POWER MONTH, we want to share Harold Kramer's story. Kramer served as Loup’s first general manager. He was instrumental in bringing the Loup River Public Power District project to fruition and creating the nation's only all public power state. He rose to prominence on the national stage and helped organize the American Public Power Association. Visit our blog to learn more about this fascinating story.

In 1941, the Columbus Telegram called Harold Kramer the “guiding light and guardian of the Loup River Public Power District.”

10/13/2026

It finally feels like fall out there. 🍂 That's our reminder to change the ceiling fan direction. Fans should spin CLOCKWISE on low speed in the colder months to force warm air down. You can lower the temp and save energy. Save even more with a smart thermostat. Visit loup.com to learn how you can get up to $100 back when you install one.

10/09/2026

Update: Power has been restored to most customers, however a few customers remain out while repairs are made.

A large portion of Albion is currently out of power. The cause is an auto accident where a vehicle hit a power pole. Our line technicians are working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.

10/08/2026

Dredge Operator John Fritzges captured a beautiful morning at the Genoa Headworks. This is the decanter pond north of the shop. As the operators dredge the settling basin, water is pumped into the pond. The sand settles there before the water returns to the Loup River.

10/07/2026

Supervisor of Safety and Training Tony Miller and Journey Line Tech Conner Lusche held a safety demonstration this morning to educate first responders and city workers about the dangers of downed power lines. Loup held four demonstrations total for employees of the Columbus Police Department, Columbus Fire Department, Platte County Sheriff, and Columbus Street Department.

10/06/2026

Congratulations to Blake Eller who has been promoted to engineering administrative assistant at Loup Power District.

Eller joined Loup as a customer service representative in 2025 and stayed in that position until this promotion.

In her new role, Eller provides support to the vice president of engineering and other department personnel. She maintains work order files, state and federal forms, consultant materials, internal reports, and more.

Eller is a graduate of Shelby-Rising City Public Schools. She studied business administration at Southeast Community College in Lincoln and Metropolitan Community College in Omaha.

She and her husband, Blake, live in Silver Creek.

10/05/2026

President Trump is in Nebraska today and on this same date in 1959, a future president was in Nebraska and toured Loup's Columbus Powerhouse. Sen. John F. Kennedy was in Columbus for 3 hours as part of his tour across Nebraska. The Democratic presidential hopeful was the guest of honor at a luncheon at the Elks Country Club. In addition to the powerhouse, Kennedy stopped at the Berchtold farm to witness a large midwest feeding operation. He then toured Behlen Manufacturing and Dale Products.

10/05/2026

𝐈𝐓'𝐒 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊! From small towns to large cities, community-owned, not-for-profit public power utilities power homes and businesses in 2,000 communities across the U.S. We safely provide reliable and affordable electricity to more than 55 million Americans, while giving back to the communities we serve.

10/02/2026

Congratulations to Marie Zach on her promotion to administrative assistant to the president/CEO at Loup Power District.

In her new role, Marie provides administrative support for the District’s executive office, compiles materials for board meetings, records and files board meeting minutes, and maintains files. She also serves as assistant secretary for the board of directors.

Marie joined Loup in 1999 as a cashier in Columbus. She was promoted to computer operator in 2001 and to lead customer service representative in 2011. She was promoted to administrative assistant for the engineering department in 2014 and stayed in that role until this promotion.

Zach is a graduate of Humphrey St. Francis High School and she earned an associate of applied science in business administration and a management diploma from Central Community College in Columbus.

Zach and her husband, Steve, are the parents of four children: Wes, Austin, Danny, and Laura. They have 18 grandchildren.

10/01/2026

We want to congratulate Angell Robak on her retirement from Loup Power District after more than 25 years of service!

Angell joined Loup in 2001 as cashier at the Columbus General Office. She was promoted to administrative assistant for the engineering department in 2005. In 2014, she was promoted to administrative assistant to the president/CEO.

Angell also served as the assistant secretary to the board of directors. Duties and responsibilities of this position included providing administrative support for the District’s executive office, compiling materials for board meetings, recording and filing minutes for board meetings, and maintaining corporate files.

Angell is a graduate of Columbus High School and attended Central Community College–Columbus.

She and her husband, John, are the parents of four children: Cory, Matt, Kaitlyn, and Kelcey. They have four grandchildren: Ike, Claire, Rose, and Louie.