Cozad farmer electrocutes weeds

Zzzap! An unfamiliar sight and sound moves across a soybean field east of Cozad. A tractor attachment, called The Weed Zapper Annihilator, electrically shocks plants when they come into contact with a copper bar. About 14,400 volts sends 10 amps... Read More...

Between the lines: Our kids = our future

By Gwen Kautz, General Manager gkautz at dawsonpower.com 308-324-2386 I think my grandma once (maybe a few dozen times) called me a whipper-snapper. To me, that meant “young and crazy.” I’m starting to face my own version of whipper-snappers. What... Read More...

Electricity remains a good value

The cost of powering your home rises slowly when compared to other common expenses. Looking at price increases over the last five years, it’s easy to see electricity remains a good value! Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsConsumer Price Index... Read More...

Stay back and stay safe

Working with electricity can be a dangerous job, especially for lineworkers. In fact, USA Today lists line repairers and installers among the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. That’s why for Dawson PPD, safety is the number one priority. This... Read More...

Mid-Nebraska Makerspace Labs link students to new technologies and future employers

July 11, 2019 – In collaboration with Orthman Manufacturing, Education Service Unit #10, Central Community College, and many other sponsors, Dawson Public Power District is bringing three mobile STEM trailers to ESU#10’s service territory, including Buffalo and Dawson Counties. The... Read More...