The Wire

Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

Jeni Radik

General

Brownell Talbot team takes first place in this year’s Marshmallow Challenge

OPPD’s Society of Engineers called on fifth-graders from area schools to use problem-solving skills, innovative thinking and teamwork in the tower-building contest.

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General

Marshmallow Challenge champs extend winning streak

Fifth-graders from area schools tackle the annual challenge of building the tallest tower they can using only spaghetti, tape and string, then topping it with a marshmallow.

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Profiles

He may wear two hats, but Begley has singular focus

Lessons learned at the family dinner table come in to play when Danny Begley puts customers first as a claims representative.

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