The Wire

Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

General

Making a difference in the community

OPPD employees embraced the power of community this month for Public Power Day of Giving. On June 16, several employees volunteered with Habitat for Humanity of Omaha, Food Bank for the Heartland and Heartland Hope Mission.

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Preserving a rich legacy on the lines

Steve Neuverth, OPPD's longest-serving line technician, helped apprentice Derek Moore learn about the demanding work and the rewarding brotherhood of lineworkers.

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Powerful Life

Lineman chasing a new personal best at Boston Marathon

Seth Marek, a line technician at OPPD, is running the Boston Marathon this month. He hopes to finish in a flat 2 hours, 50 minutes – or faster.

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Powerful Life

Limbach blazed new trails at OPPD

Cheryl Limbach held several leadership positions that had never before been held by women at OPPD. The recent retiree also served as a mentor for other women: "I hope I made a difference."

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Powerful Life

Video: Helping others at Thanksgiving

Tim Stephan lives OPPD's core value of honoring the community by providing Thanksgiving meals to Siena Francis House residents.

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After 28 years spent working as a lineman, he’s ready for Act 2

'I’m proud to be part of a family that has three generations who’ve worked at OPPD,' says Ray Knott, a new area field supervisor. 'This is a passion, a calling.'

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