Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 1 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 1,195 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 3,400 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 75 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
from Community |
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| Omaha Eppley International | 109 |
| Kansas City International | 127 |
| Denver International | 551 |
Barge:
| City Adjoins Navigable River..... | No | |
| Length of Season..... | 8 months | |
| River, Lake or Ocean..... | Missouri River | |
| Channel Depth..... | 9 feet | |
| Channel Width..... | 300 feet | |
| Barging Facilities..... | No | |
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Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | Yes | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 0 mile(s) | | Number of Freight Trains Per Day..... | 0 | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | No | | Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service..... | 35 mile(s) |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | Burlington Northern Santa Fe
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 UTILITIES
| Electricity:
State Electric Power Deregulated..... No
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Electric System Operator: | Nebraska Public Power District |
| phone - | Econ Dev: 800-282-6773 or 24-Hours: 877-275-6773 |
| website - | www.nppd.com |
| email - | econdev@nppd.com |
| comments - |
| Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD), the state's largest electric utility, has a diverse mix of generation, including nuclear, coal, hydro, gas and oil, and wind. NPPD delivers power to approximately 1 million Nebraskans and has ample capacity to meet the needs of new loads. Nebraska's electric costs are among the lowest in the nation. NPPD's professional Economic Development Team is available to assist with expansion and retention of existing business and new business locations. Contact the Economic Development Team by emailing econdev@nppd.com or by calling (800) 282-6773. Further information can be found online @ sites.nppd.com. Utility information can be found @ www.nppd.com. |
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Wholesale Supplier: | Nebraska Public Power District |
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Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | Black Hills Energy | |
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Water:
| Provider..... | City of Pawnee City | | | Major Source..... | wells | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 140 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 0.756 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 0.188 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 0.325 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 250,000 gallons | | Hardness..... | 280 ppm | | Treated..... | No | | | Temperature Range..... | 40-55 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | City of Pawnee City | | | Type of Service..... | Bio-Disk | | | Rated Capacity..... | 0.133 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 0.150 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 0.200 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | Yes | |
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Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Alltel | |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $16,057,075 (year 2002) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2002
| City....... | | $0.4615930 | | County....... | | $0.4117200 | | School....... | | $1.1748320 | | Total Real Property....... | | $2.1685510 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2002
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General Obligation......... | $0.00 | | Revenue......... | $0.00 | | County......... | $0.00 | | School......... | $0.00 |
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| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | Mayor/City Council | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, 1996 (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..... | Yes | |
| Percent of Streets Paved..... | 85 % | | Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... | 0 | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 30 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 4 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 6 | | 6 |
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| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 163 | 1:9 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
1 | 57 | |
| Senior High |
1 | 89 | |
| Trade & Tech Schools |
0 | |
| Community College |
0 | |
| Four-Year College |
0 | |
| University |
0 | |
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| Private Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
0 | | |
| Middle / Jr. High |
0 | | |
| Senior High |
0 | | |
| Colleges |
0 | | |
| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 1 | | Private Golf Course(s)..... | 0 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 1 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 1 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 3 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 1 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 7 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | Yes | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | Yes |
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| Many improvements have been made to the recreational opportunites in town, namely to the City Pond now referred to as "Pawnderosa". Six camper beds with electrical hook-ups, running water, a handicapped-accessible fishing pier and a picnic shelter have been added. The charge is $10.00 per day for electrical hook-up, otherwise free with no hook-up. Pets are allowed. The pond, recently deepened, is stocked with bass, bluegill, catfish, and crappie. A new bike trail was completed in the Spring of 2006. The trail runs from near the center of downtown at 8th and G Street to the Prairie Hills Sports Complex on the east edge of town. The "Connector" bike/hiking trail runs approximately 14-16 blocks long and wanders through a picturesque timber area. The Prairie Hills Sports Complex includes 3 fields, ample parking, refreshment stand, public rest rooms, picnic shelter and playground equipment. The community's two unique museums are a must see. The Pawnee City Historical Museum site consists of 17 buildings including the house of Nebraska's first governor, an 1856 log cabin, old time country store, church and schoolhouse and antique farm-machinery displays. The Pedal Clinic in Pawnee City has numerous displays of pedal cars and unique toys from yesteryear and appeals to all ages. |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 4 | | Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 0 | | Average Cost Per Square Foot of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | $80 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $225 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $275 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $35,000 |
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| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Hospitals in Community..... | 1 | Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... | 17 | 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)..... | 2 | | Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... | 1 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 29 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 1 |
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| The Pawnee County Memorial Hospital has 2 Physician's Assistants, 11 RN's and 3 LPN's. The Pawnee County Rural Health Clinic has 3 RN's and 2 LPN's and the Pawnee Manor Nursing Home has 7 RN's and 3 LPN's. The basement of the hospital has been designed to accommodate a full Physical Therapy Department.
There is a licensed Massage Therapist in private practice. |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 1 | | Tool & Die Services in City....... | 1 | | Electric Motor Repair Services in City....... | 0 |
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| Type of Newspaper in City....... | weekly | | Local Radio Station(s)....... | 0 |
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| Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... | 5 | | Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 200 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 5 | | Number of Catholic Churches....... | 0 | | Number of Synagogues....... | 0 |
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| Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... | 1 | | Total Number of Rooms Available....... | 13 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 2 | | Assets: | $50,000,000 | | Number of Savings & Loan Firms....... | 0 | |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | Yes | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | No |
| LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS
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| Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community..... | 1 | | Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions..... | 0 | | Number of Manufacturing Employees..... | 105 |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | CJ Foods, Inc |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 105 | | Year Established: | 1986 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Extrusion of custom grains |
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| #2. | Business Name: | Nider's Thriftway |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 14 (Male: 2 Female: 12) | | Year Established: | 1978 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Grocery Store open 7 days a week |
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| #3. | Business Name: | Pawnee City Public Schools |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 57 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Public Education |
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| #4. | Business Name: | Pawnee Co. Memorial Hospital & Rural Health Clinic |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 52 | | Year Established: | 1951 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Hospital Facility and Health Clinic |
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| #5. | Business Name: | Pawnee County |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 34 (Male: 19 Female: 15) | | Year Established: | 1868 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | Pawnee Co. Courthouse Elected Officials and Road/Bridge Department |
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| #6. | Business Name: | Pawnee Republican |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 9 (Male: 1 Female: 8) | | Year Established: | 1868 | | Products/Service: | Weekly newspaper, commercial sheet fed & web, press printing |
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| #7. | Business Name: | Pawnee City |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 8 (Male: 4 Female: 4) | | Year Established: | 1868 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Municipality |
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| #8. | Business Name: | Pawnee Manor |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 50 | | Year Established: | 1966 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Pawnee Manor Nursing Home |
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| #9. | Business Name: | Pawnee True Value |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 8 (Male: 4 Female: 4) | | Year Established: | 1999 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Hardware & Home Supplies |
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| INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS |
| Industrial Buildings Available in Community....... | 0 | | Spec Buildings Available....... | 0 | | Details Available Online....... | No | | Details Available in Print....... | No |
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| 7,500 sq. ft. Building |
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| INDUSTRIAL SITES |
| Controlled Industrial Sites Available in Community....... | 1 | | Details Available Online....... | Yes | | Details Available in Print....... | Yes |
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| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: | Designated the Redbud Capital of Nebraska, Pawnee City is a beautiful little city with many trees, nice homes, well kept yards and gardens, good schools, churches, parks and recreation facilities. It is the home of CJ Foods Inc., Foods Extrusion of Custom Grains, a large animal food manufacturing plant. It is surrounded by a large area of fertile country where diversified farming is carried on. Located near the center of Pawnee County, the Pawnee City townsite was selected as the county seat in 1856. The county erected its first courthouse in 1869, and even rebuilt it nine years later. Legend tells us that the town is on the exact spot where the largest village of the Pawnee Indians was located. The first rail lines arrived in Pawnee City in 1881 when the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad built throughout the county. In August of 1881, a devastating fire destroyed over half of the community’s businesses. Pawnee City can look to a future that presents significant opportunities. Strong regional highway links, outstanding historic resources, and the presence of the county seat, community schools and hospital and medical services are key building blocks to the community’s future success. | | Suggested Sites: |
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Local
DevelopmentContact: |
Alan Richard
Pawnee City Dev. Corp.
62351 710th TRL
Pawnee City, NE 68420
Phone:402-852-2887
Fax:402-852-2887
Email: alanrichardpcdc@yahoo.com
Website: www.pawneecity.com |
| Tamela S. Stephens
City Office
PO Box 206
445 6th Street
Pawnee City , NE 68420
Phone:(402) 852-2781
Fax:(402)852-2829
Email: pcityhall@neb.rr.com |
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| State Contacts: | Richard Baier, Director
Neb. Dept. of Economic Development
PO Box 94666
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-3111 or (800) 426-6505
Fax: (402) 471-3778
Email: richard.baier@nebraska.gov
Website: www.NebraskaAdvantage.org |
| Economic Development Team
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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