Sunflower News
08/19/26
From Payroll to the Playbill: Stramel Shares a Piece of Her Family History on Stage
For Payroll Specialist Cheryl Stramel, stepping onto the stage for the production of Josie’s Gift was more than trying something new. It was a chance to step into a piece of her own family…
08/19/26
Backpacks, Books, and a Big Impact
A new school year brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference. Thanks to the generosity of the Great Bend community, local teachers are heading into the 2026-2027 school year with…
08/10/26
From Ball Practice to Book: Katie Ellis Turns Opie’s Antics into a Coloring Adventure
For most families, a puppy chasing a moth at baseball practice might be just another funny moment. For Katie Ellis, it was the beginning of a book.Ellis, generation training administrative assistant…
07/28/26
From Welding to Works of Art: Rusty Burgardt's Passion for Creating
Most people know Rusty Burgardt as a senior welder mechanic at Sunflower’s Holcomb plant, where he spent the last 19 years helping keep equipment running. What many may not know is his creativity…
07/15/26
Sunflower Employee Shares Her Voice and Patriotism at Hays Larks Games
For Heather Keller, administrative assistant at Sunflower’s Hays office, singing the National Anthem is more than a performance; it's a meaningful way to honor the country she loves and those who…
08/21/26
Behind the Cost of Power | Part 1
Understanding the Cooperative DifferenceBy Steve Epperson, CEO, Sunflower Electric Power CorporationFor many families and businesses, monthly expenses have become harder to manage. Groceries, fuel,…
08/21/26
Powered by Purpose: Conversations Shaping Sunflower’s Future
Sunflower's 2026 Members’ Conference, themed Powered by Purpose, brought cooperative leaders together for a day of learning, discussion, and connection centered on the future of Sunflower and our…
06/16/26
New Intern Cohort Program Creates Connections Across Sunflower
Every career starts somewhere. For many professionals, it begins with an internship that provides not only hands-on experience, but also meaningful connections, mentorship, and a better understanding…
05/27/26
Sunflower and Alluvial Power Celebrate Completion of Boot Hill Solar
FORD COUNTY, Kan., May 27, 2026—After a year of construction, Boot Hill Solar, a project developed in partnership between Sunflower Electric Power Corporation and Alluvial Power, commenced commercial…
05/11/26
A Shared Challenge, A Shared Solution
When it comes to aging infrastructure, no one utility has all the answers, but together, we’re working toward the same goal of maintaining a stronger, more reliable electric grid.Recently,…
