Entries by KMEA

Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day: March 18

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This annual nationwide event is intended to build public awareness about the hard work done by the employees of natural gas utilities. On this day, we will also educate residents on the environmental, safety and cost benefits of using clean, reliable and affordable natural gas. Our customers recognize the need to access reliable, affordable, safe […]

City of Cawker City is Hiring Full-Time Utility Employee!

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The City of Cawker City is seeking a full-time employee who has experience with water and sewer systems, and electrical service, or the ability and desire to become skilled and certified in some or all of these areas. Wage scale is based on experience. Benefits include Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance, KPERS retirement, sick leave, […]

City of Augusta is hiring Public Utilities Director!

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Augusta, KS – Salary: Up to $83k, DOQ – competitive benefit package – Population: 9,389 – Form of Government: Mayor-Council-City Manager   The Director of Utilities is a professional position that oversees the operations of the electrical generation and distribution, water treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment and collections divisions. Work involves planning, directing, and coordinating […]

Message from the General Manager

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  Looking toward a bountiful harvest in 2020 As we reflect on activities during the past year, a quote from Novelist Robert Louis Stevenson comes to mind – “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant”. Some years are “harvest” years full of significant events (i.e., 24/7 […]

The View from Tom’s World

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  Do you hear the wind blowing?    I hope the answer is yes. Wind Turbines have become ever-present on the Kansas landscape in the past decade.   Kansas now ranks 2nd in the US for energy from Wind as a percent of generation within state.    Additionally, Kansas ranks 5th in total generation from wind. The benefits […]