Sunflower News
08/25/26
Johnson Earns Certified Cooperative Communicator Certification
Good communication is about more than finding the right words. In the cooperative world, it’s about understanding the people behind the message, anticipating what they need to know, and helping build…
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…
08/26/26
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,…
08/26/26
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…
