Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 20 minute(s) | | Length of longest runway..... | 7,100 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 20 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
from Community |
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| Omaha Eppley International | 151 |
| Kansas City International | 269 |
| Denver International | 395 |
| Commercial air service is available at the Central Nebraska Regional Airport near Grand Island (18 miles)north of Doniphan. Passenger, air express, and air freight services are provided. Rental cars are also available. The Hastings Municipal Airport (14 miles) south of Doniphan has two concrete runways (6,451' and 4,500'). The airport has fuel, hangars, tiedowns, and major repairs. |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | No | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 11 mile(s) |
| Rail services are located at Grand Island (11 miles) north, and at Hastings (14 miles) south of Doniphan. Amtrak provides Hastings, 14 miles south of Doniphan with rail passenger service east to Chicago and west to Denver and San Francisco/Oakland. The Superliner features a lounge car, coach and first class accommodations, dining car services, and checked baggage service from most cities. |
 UTILITIES
| Electricity:
State Electric Power Deregulated..... No
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Electric System Operator: | Southern Power District |
| phone - | (800) 579-3019 |
| website - | www.southernpd.com |
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Wholesale Supplier: | Southern Power District |
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| Additional Comments: |
Southern Power District, a wholesale power customer of Nebraska Public Power District serves Doniphan with retail electric service. The 34,500 volt line feeding Doniphan can be fed from two alternate sources - one at Doniphan and the other at Alda. These substations are connected to NPPD's 115 kV statewide grid system. |
Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | SourceGas Distribution, LLC | |
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| Natural Gas is supplied to Doniphan by SourceGas Distribution, LLC through a two inch transmission pipeline with an operating pressure of approximately 700 pounds per square inch on transmission lines and 30 maximum pounds per square inch on town lines. Natural gas is available for residential and commercial uses. Availability of natural gas for industrial uses is subject to individual situations.
SourceGas operates as an open access pipeline, enabling an industrial or large commercial gas user to obtain their own gas supplies and have them transported on SourceGas's system. Several gas marketers, including SourceGas's own marketing affiliate, are currently active on the system and could help obtain gas supplies. More likely, a combination of SourceGas system supply and transportation gas could be put together to fit the customer's needs. |
Water:
| Provider..... | Village of Doniphan | | | Major Source..... | Wells | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 215 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 1.080 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 0.200 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 0.750 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 250,000 gallons | | Hardness..... | 270 ppm | | Treated..... | No | | | Temperature Range..... | 53-58 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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| The municipal water system in Doniphan is supplied by three wells, which have an average depth of 215 feet. The water table has not changed significantly in the past five years. The quality of the water in Doniphan does not necessitate a water treatment plant. |
Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | Village of Doniphan | | | Type of Service..... | Lagoon | | | Rated Capacity..... | 0.126 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 0.135 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 0.500 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | Yes | |
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| Doniphan has a municipal sanitary sewerage system and a storm sewer system. The three cell lagoon system, built in 1980 was designed to serve a population of 750.
The Village is currently looking at installing water meters.
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Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Hamilton Telecommunications | | | Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 1 | |
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| Hamilton Telecommunications is the incumbent local exchange carrier in the Doniphan area. Doniphan is served by a digital central office fed by a self healing fiber ring and a Lucent SESS switch. ISDN, DSL, DS3 and T1 are available. Installation and maintenance personnel are located in the community.
Hamilton Telecommunications of Aurora provides local Internet services both dial up and DSL. Glenwood Wireless of Blue Hill also provide local Internet service. |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $29,808,538 (year 2007) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2007
| City....... | | $0.5535400 | | County....... | | $0.4228860 | | School....... | | $1.0499990 | | Other....... | | $0.2325710 | | Total Real Property....... | | $2.2589960 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2007
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General Obligation......... | $925,000.00 | | Revenue......... | $0.00 | | County......... | $22,225,000.00 | | School......... | $0.00 |
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| All real property is subject to tax at market value. Agricultural land is valued at 72 percent of its actual value. Personal property that is used in a trade or business and is depreciable is subject to tax at its "net book value." All other personal property is exempt from taxation. |
| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | Board of Trustees | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, 2003 (year) | | City Manager..... | No | | | City Engineer..... | Yes | | | City Zoning Ordinance in Effect..... | Yes | | | County Zoning Ordinance in Effect..... | Yes | | | Garbage Service Provider..... | Private | | | Public Library in City..... | No | |
| Percent of Streets Paved..... | 98 % | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 30 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 29 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 6 | | 6 |
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| Fire protection is provided to the village of Doniphan by a 30 member volunteer rural fire department. Six of the volunteers are certified Emergency Medical Technicians and eight are first responders. The department provides protection in a six mile radius surrounding the Village.
The Village of Doniphan contracts with the Hall County Sheriff's Department for law enforcement. |
| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 255 | 1:10 |
| Senior High |
1 | 272 | 1:12 |
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| The Doniphan Trumbull Public School District is accredited by the State of Nebraska and North Central Association. Doniphan is part of the Central Community College which encompasses a 25 county area. Campuses are located in Grand Island and Hastings. Hastings College is a private, undergraduate, four year residential liberal arts college. College Park in Grand Island is located adjacent to the Grand Island campus of Central Community College. It is a unique consortium of public and private colleges committed to providing complete sequences of courses leading to bachelors and masters degrees. |
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| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 5 | | Private Golf Course(s)..... | 2 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 8 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 6 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 5 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 10 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 3 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | Yes | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | Yes |
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| Annual celebrations include Wings Over the Platte, held in March when thousands of sandhills cranes migrate to the area and roost on the Platte River. The Doniphan Fall Festival in October includes a noon meal, parade, kiddie carnival, games and evening hamburger stand. The Doniphan Hometown Christmas is held in December and includes music, hayrack rides, businesses open late, cider,cookies and a Santa visit.
Doniphan has been home to the Nebraska Trapshooting Association since 1948. The Nationwide Championship Cornhusker Trapshoot moved to the NTA grounds in Doniphan in 1976 and hosts the annual Cornhusker Trapshoot which has grown to a three day event with more than 1,700 youth competing in 2007. The Nebraska State Shoot is held annually in Doniphan in June.
Doniphan recreation programs include baseball, softball, T-ball, soccer and flag football and emcompass participants from numerous surrounding communities. |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 23 | | Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 0 | | Average Cost Per Square Foot of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | $100 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $350 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $100,000 |
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| There were 23 new homes constructed in the past two years and it is estimated that 10 more will be built in 2008. Hoffman Subdivision is a new subdivision being developed on the east side of Doniphan.
The Doniphan Apartments built in 1980 is an eight unit complex with one and two bedroom units with appliances and laundry facilities. Units are available for the handicapped and rental assistance is available to qualified applicants.
Prairie Winds Assisted Living Community was built in 1998 with 23 units. Accredited by the Dept of Health and Human Services and certified by Medicaid waiver, the facility offers five floor plans with most apartments equipped with kitchenettes. They are currently planning an expansion to add eight additional apartments. |
| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Hospitals in Community..... | 0 | Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... | 0 | Number of Outpatient Clinics..... | 1 |
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| Medical Personnel in or Serving Community: |
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| Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s)..... | 1 | | Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... | 2 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 3 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 0 |
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| There are approximately 200 physicians and 28 outpatient clinics located within a 50 mile radius of Doniphan. The Doniphan Clinic is supported and operated by St Francis Hospital in Grand Island and staffed by a nurse practitioner. |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 0 | | Tool & Die Services in City....... | 0 | | Electric Motor Repair Services in City....... | 0 |
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| Type of Newspaper in City....... | weekly | | Local Radio Station(s)....... | 1 |
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| Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 80 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 2 | | Number of Catholic Churches....... | 1 | | Number of Synagogues....... | 0 |
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| Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... | 0 | | Total Number of Rooms Available....... | 0 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 3 | | | Number of Savings & Loan Firms....... | 0 | |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | No |
| LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS
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| Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community..... | 2 | | Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions..... | 0 | | Number of Manufacturing Employees..... | 68 |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | Nebraska Machinery |
| Service Sector: | Other Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 62 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Heavy Equipment Sales & Service |
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| #2. | Business Name: | Nebraska Public Power District |
| Service Sector: | Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities | | Employment Number: | Total: 63 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Electric Utility |
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| #3. | Business Name: | White Farms Trucking |
| Service Sector: | Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities | | Employment Number: | Total: 85 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Commercial Refrigerated Hauling |
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| #4. | Business Name: | Triple C Trucking |
| Service Sector: | Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities | | Employment Number: | Total: 55 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Commercial Hauling |
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| #5. | Business Name: | Doniphan Trumbull Public School |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 101 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | Education |
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| #6. | Business Name: | Bank of Doniphan |
| Service Sector: | Financial Activities | | Employment Number: | Total: 35 | | Products/Service: | Financial Services |
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| #7. | Business Name: | B&B Carpet |
| Service Sector: | Retail and Wholesale Trade | | Employment Number: | Total: 19 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Carpet Sales & Service |
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| #8. | Business Name: | Frito Lay |
| Service Sector: | Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities | | Employment Number: | Total: 15 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Distribution Center |
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| #9. | Business Name: | Prairie Winds Assisted Living Community |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 14 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Health Care |
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| #10. | Business Name: | Nebraska Peterbilt |
| Service Sector: | Other Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 45 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Truck Sales & Service |
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| INDUSTRIAL SITES |
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| Suggested links for further information on available | sites: |
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| State Contacts: | Catherine Lang, Director
Neb. Dept. of Economic Development
PO Box 94666
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-4747 or (800) 426-6505
Email: catherine.lang@nebraska.gov
Website: www.NebraskaAdvantage.org |
| Rick Nelsen, Economic Development Manager
Nebraska Public Power District
PO Box 499
1414 15th Street
Columbus, NE 68601
Phone: (402) 563-5534 or (800) 282-6773, ext. 5534
Fax: (402) 563-5090
Email: econdev@nppd.com
Website: sites.nppd.com |
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