The Wire

Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

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A quiet tradition in Nebraska City

Each year, OPPD employees at Nebraska City Station and across the across the district provide gifts and necessities to families in need.

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Retirees give back for the holidays

OPPD retirees keep company values and friendships in their hearts while finding ways to be of service, including providing gifts to residents of assisted living communities.

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General

When music, marching band
and mechanical engineering meet

A love of music led Michal Lisowyj to a spot on a world-class marching band team. Now the senior renewable energy specialist at OPPD serves as coach for Millard West's marching band.

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Honoring an Arboretum ‘ambassador’

OPPD Forestry personnel recently planted a Colorado blue spruce at the OPPD Arboretum in memory of Donnie Norwood, a longtime caretaker.

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They value the power of honeybees

Brian and Krista Kreifel stepped out of their power plant roles and into beekeeping suits to escort bee swarms off OPPD property.

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He’s an expert problem-solver

OPPD's Isaac Inkabi has a reputation as a solver of unsolvable problems with devices and software. “He loves challenges."

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