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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

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A new adventure: Mapping OPPD’s future with GIS

Dave Stock, OPPD's manager of Geospatial Technology and Design Support, is leading an effort to find new ways to strengthen OPPD’s electric grid and serve customers using GIS data.

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Leading the charge to restore power

"It really fills you with purpose”: Sharyl McGuire helped lead OPPD's response to some of the largest storms in the utility's history.

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Former Husker, NFL player builds a post-football career at OPPD

Bret Clark, a former player for the Huskers and the NFL's Atlanta Falcons, talks about his journey and how he eventually landed at OPPD's Nebraska City Station.

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Giving back for the holidays

OPPD employees work to help provide gifts, assistance and a little holiday cheer to members of the district's communities.

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‘For me, volunteering is restorative’

Garry Floyd has a keen focus on being of service to his colleagues, company and community. A devoted volunteer, he embodies the spirit of International Volunteer Day, celebrated each year on Dec. 5.

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Living his passion to help others

For Brian Kramer, a simple question – "What do you need?" – is the key to finding ways to help others, both at work and in the community.

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