President – Dan Muhlbach, Buffalo Subdivision
Vice President – Craig Wietjes, Buffalo Subdivision
Treasurer – Page Peterson, Lincoln Subdivision
The Dawson Public Power District Board of Directors voted in new officers at the January Board Meeting. The officers were sworn in and will begin their duties in February 2023. Each officer’s term is for one year. The new officers are:
President – Dan Muhlbach, Buffalo Subdivision
Muhlbach served two years as vice president and six years as treasurer. Muhlbach represents the Kearney area and has served 28 years on the Dawson PPD Board.
Vice President – Craig Wietjes, Buffalo Subdivision
Wietjes spent the past two years as the board treasurer. He has served on Dawson PPD’s Board for eight years.
Treasurer – Page Peterson, Lincoln Subdivision
Peterson, an eight-year board member, is in his first year as an officer. He represents the Lincoln Subdivision.
OTHER NEWS
Keep food safe when the power goes out
Severe winds, lightning and even squirrels can temporarily cause the power to go out. We understand power outages of any length can be frustrating, especially when your fridge is stocked with perishable foods.
Extended power outages are rare, but when they occur, it’s important to understand food safety measures to take to avoid illness.
Here are a few food safety tips to keep in mind before, during and after a power outage.
Boards vote to consolidate
The boards of directors of the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District and Dawson Public Power District voted Monday during a joint meeting of the boards to consolidate the two districts into a single public power and irrigation district. The consolidated entity will be called Platte River Public Power and Irrigation District (PRPPID).
Plan of Consolidation
The linked document is the Plan of Consolidation for The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District, a Nebraska public corporation and political subdivision, and Dawson Public Power District, a Nebraska public corporation and political subdivision.