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Tag: OPPD employees

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OPPD, Habitat partnership
built on strong foundation

OPPD employees and retirees have volunteered with Habitat for Humanity of Omaha for 40 years and now collaborate on Rock the Block events, which help repair and beautify homes and neighborhoods.

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Honoring those who have served

In honor of Veterans Day, we talked to a few OPPD team members who have served our country. We asked them to share what inspired them to serve, what the day means to them, and more.

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Powerful Life

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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‘It makes you a better lineman’

OPPD line technicians show off their skills, fare well at the International Lineman's Rodeo.

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‘It’s an honor and a privilege’

OPPD’s mutual aid team returns home, weary but grateful for the opportunity to help restore power to communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

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