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Local students selected to attend Youth Energy Leadership Camp

Jul 1, 2021

July 2021 Leadership and public power go hand in hand. At the Nebraska Rural Electric Association's Youth Energy Leadership Camp, students will have the opportunity to learn more about legislation, electrical infrastructure and the science behind public power. The...

Dawson PPD Board Member Paul Neil Retires

Jul 1, 2021

July 2021 Paul Neil is described by his colleagues as a public power advocate, whose dedication was oftentimes unsurpassed. In May, he retired after 48 years of service as a board member representing customers in the Dawson Division. “Public power is an example of...

A pivoting time for business

Jun 1, 2021

While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought its challenges, some have found opportunity. One business has found a silver lining and the chance to introduce a new service. Rustic Milling & Craft was founded in 2016 by Ray...

Power’s out. Now what?

Jun 1, 2021

June 2021 At Dawson PPD, we do our best to keep the lights on. But sometimes, power outages happen. Now's the time to make a plan. Caution Flashlights are much safer than using candles. Never operate a generator or a propane grill in your home or attached garage....

Between the lines: What’s political about electricity?

Jun 1, 2021

June 2021 By Gwen Kautz Dawson PPD General Manager gkautz (at) dawsonpower.com 308-324-2386 How about everything? Each year when our legislative body convenes, we hold our breath waiting for the next proposed statute change or new statute that will upend or improve...

Ways to save: Budget billing

May 1, 2021

May 2021 What is budget billing? “Budget billing can be a very beneficial tool in assisting customers with budgeting their monthly expenses,” says Lori Christner, Supervisor of Consumer Accounts. “Dawson PPD works with these customers by spreading their electric bill...

Vern Luft retires

May 1, 2021

May 2021 Vern Luft enjoys people. His passion for customer service and a desire to know the customers that he serves runs deep. Just a few minutes visiting with him makes it evident. Vern can tell you where customers live, who used to live in the house before the...

Between the lines: Beyond 2020: Phase 1 results

May 1, 2021

May 2021 By Gwen Kautz Dawson PPD General Manager gkautz (at) dawsonpower.com 308-324-2386 To study the possible merger, the consultant needed lots of information. Dawson PPD submitted over 49 pieces of information in which some pieces contained data for five and 10...

Dawson PPD awards $1,500 STEM Scholarship to Cozad student

Apr 2, 2021

March 31, 2021 Dawson Public Power District has awarded Landry Geiger a $1,500 STEM scholarship to further their education. Geiger is a senior at Cozad High School and is the child of Jon and Julie Geiger. In his essay, Geiger said that he plans to study computer...

Dawson PPD awards $1,500 Utility Line Scholarship to Callaway High School graduate

Apr 2, 2021

March 31, 2021 Dawson Public Power District has awarded Weston Kunkee a $1,500 Utility Line scholarship to pursue his degree. Kunkee is a graduate of Callaway High School and the child of Dean and Angie Kunkee. He plans to pursue his degree in utility line at Mitchell...

BETWEEN THE LINES: What does reliability cost?

Apr 1, 2021

April 2021 By Gwen Kautz Dawson PPD General Manager gkautz (at) dawsonpower.com 308-324-2386 What does reliability cost? It’s never big things that break us – it’s always the little things. My adoption of “it’s always the little things” stems from scripture in which...

Honey hobbyist connects learners with nature

Apr 1, 2021

April 2021 “I’ve always had an appreciation and respect for nature,” said Amy Hill, Central Community College Regional Director at the Lexington Center. Her appreciation for and awareness of bees was heightened when her son was involved in an Entomology project...