April 8, 2025 (Lexington, Neb.) – The Dawson Public Power District Board of Directors held its April meeting, marking a significant transition and outlining plans for future infrastructure investments.
The meeting featured a heartfelt farewell to retiring General Manager Gwen Kautz, who served the district for 29 years, including 13 as General Manager. A round of applause filled the board room as Board President Dan Muhlbach expressed gratitude for Kautz’s dedicated service. The newly appointed General Manager, Alyssa Clemsen Roberts, joined the board and staff in recognizing Kautz's contributions.
The Board dedicated considerable time to discussing both current and future infrastructure needs and updates essential for enhancing reliability, capacity, work efficiency and safety for Dawson PPD’s customers. These projects may be financed through bonds, enabling the District to distribute the costs over several years and reduce the impact on current ratepayers. Dawson PPD boasts a strong financial position and a high Standard & Poor’s A+ bond rating.
In other business:
- The board approved a $641,000 bid from Altitude Electric for the South Highway 83 Nebraska Department of Transportation project, which involves rebuilding sub-transmission and distribution power lines.
- The board also passed resolutions recognizing Lineman Appreciation Day and Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day, honoring the dedicated employees who keep the district running smoothly.