Dawson PPD Board Honors Lineworkers and Administrative Professionals in April

At the April Board Meeting, the Dawson Public Power District Board of Directors officially passed resolutions to honor the essential workforce behind the District’s daily operations.

In observance of National Lineman Appreciation Day on April 13, the Board expressed its gratitude for the who maintain safe and reliable power, often under hazardous weather conditions.

Additionally, the Board recognized Administrative Professionals Day on April 22, highlighting the role these employees play in managing customer relations and ensuring seamless organizational logistics.

The financial results for February 2026 show operating revenue for the month exceeded budget expectations by 6%. The year-to-date revenue position remains 2% ahead of projections. On the expenditure side, both the cost of power and total operating expenses were within 0.5% of the budget. Investment in new system plant infrastructure is 2% under budget, while overall capital spending, including necessary equipment and facilities, is 5% over budget for the year.

Other topics included:

• Auditors will be on site April 22-24. An annual audit is a legal requirement under Nebraska Statute 70-623 that ensures all public power districts have their financial records professionally verified by an independent party.
• Director Don Batie attended the NRECA PowerXChange TechAdvantage meeting.
• Director Craig Wietjes the Mid-West Consumers Association Meeting.
• Dan Muhlbach, Brad Brodine, and Molly Dixon attended the Nebraska Generation and Transmission Annual Meeting.
• Director Joe Jeffrey participated in the Dawson PPD Safety Meeting.
• The next board meeting will be May 5.

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