Cornhusker Public Power Trustee Abie Czapla (right) presents $200 to the Genoa Public Library for the teen LEGO club program. Accepting the check is President of the Advisory Group Jocelyn Robertson (left). Photo provided
Cornhusker Power Goodwill Fund trustees awarded $4,055 to 18 organizations at the November 3 meeting.
Cornhusker Public Power District CEO/GM Kyndell Penick said, “These organizations are doing great things in the community, and we are very proud to be a part of it. Please consider rounding up your electric bill and join us in making a difference in your community.”
In Albion, Albion Chamber of Commerce received $200 for lights and a tree topper; Boone Central Schools received $250 for books; and Boone County Toys for Tots $200 for gifts.
In Columbus, Columbus Area Children’s Museum received $250 for supplies for events; Nebraska Extension Platte County 4-H received $250 for STEM materials; Pinnacle Bank – Christmas for our Troops $200 for troop care packages; Platte County Historical Society $200 for digitizing equipment; and Platte County Pheasants Forever $200 for a native grass and pollinator program.
In Genoa, Genoa Public Library received $200 for a teen LEGO club; and Twin River Post Prom received $75 for prizes.
In Howells, Howells Community Catholic Schools received $200 for library books.
In Humphrey, Humphrey Public Library received $200 for crafts/supplies for their preschool program; and Humphrey Public Schools received $250 for library books.
In Monroe, the Village of Monroe received $200 for a park shelter.
In Petersburg, Petersburg Public Library received $200 for a microfiche machine.
In Platte Center, Platte Center Elementary PTO received $200 for picnic tables.
In Schuyler, Schuyler Historical Society received $200 for a vacuum cleaner.
In St. Edward, St. Edward Fire Department received $580 for a grassland nozzle.
Your organization may be eligible for funds once a year. Next application due date is January 16, 2026. Applications are located at www.cornhusker-power.com. Call Cornhusker Public Power District at 402-564-2821 for more information.