Recent News

J-2 Spring Hydrocycling Period to Start Earlier

March 3, 2026 - 4:16pm
(Holdrege) – The Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District has announced that their annual spring hydrocycling period will begin on…

March Board Meeting Summary

March 3, 2026 - 2:58pm
The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District’s board of directors approved the purchase of multiple heavy machinery items and fleet…

February Board Meeting Summary

February 3, 2026 - 4:39pm
(HOLDREGE, Neb.)  - The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District’s board of directors approved a construction firm to begin…

Brundage Announces Retirement as General Manager

February 2, 2026 - 2:03pm
(HOLDREGE, Neb.)  - After more than 34 years of service with the Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District—including the past…

January Board Meeting Summary

January 5, 2026 - 2:49pm
(HOLDREGE, Neb.)  - The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District’s board of directors held their first monthly meeting of 2026 on…

Central's Eagle-Viewing Facilities to Open Dec. 27

December 18, 2025 - 9:01am
(HOLDREGE, Neb.) – The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District will once again provide eagle watching opportunities to the public this…

December Board Meeting Summary

December 2, 2025 - 7:41am
(HOLDREGE, Neb.) – The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District’s board of directors approved its budget for the 2026 fiscal year at…

November Board Meeting Summary

November 5, 2025 - 8:50am
(HOLDREGE, Neb.)  - The Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District held their monthly meeting on Monday (Nov. 3) at district…

Johnson No. 2 (J-2) Fall Hydrocycling to start Oct. 17

October 8, 2025 - 3:36pm
(HOLDREGE, Neb.)  - The Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District has announced that a hydrocycling period will begin on October…

October Board Meeting Summary

October 6, 2025 - 7:39pm
(HOLDREGE, Neb.) – The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District’s board of directors approved a contribution from the Lake Improvement…

September Board Meeting Summary

September 3, 2025 - 11:02am
(HOLDREGE, Neb.)  - The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District’s board of directors held their monthly board meeting on Tuesday (…

Johnson Lake Drawdown Delayed One Week

August 21, 2025 - 4:54pm
The Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District is going to delay the Johnson Lake drawdown by one week until September 8.  Central…