 TRANSPORTATION
Motor Carrier:
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| Number of INTERSTATE Highways Serving City..... | 0 | | |
| Number of Limited Access, Four-Lane Highways..... | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of Improved Two-Lane Highways..... | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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| Hwy. Name | | Miles |
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| Miles to nearest Interstate highway..... | Interstate 29 | | 55 |
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| Miles to nearest four-lane highway..... | U.S. Highway 81 | | 28 |
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| | There are more than 8,000 licensed motor freight carriers with global connections
in Nebraska. These carriers can serve businesses throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. |
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Transit Time for Carload or Truckload Lots to:
| Destination | Days
by Railroad | | Days
by Motor Freight |
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| Chicago.......... | 1-3 days | | 1-2 days |
| Dallas.......... | 3-4 days | | 2-3 days |
| Denver.......... | 1-3 days | | 1-2 days |
| Kansas City.......... | 1-3 days | | 1-2 days |
| Los Angeles.......... | 4-7 days | | 2-3 days |
| Minneapolis.......... | 1-3 days | | 1-2 days |
| New York.......... | 4-7 days | | 3-5 days |
| St. Louis.......... | 1-3 days | | 2-3 days |
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| Randolph is served by east-west U.S. Highway 20. North-south U.S. Highway 81, four miles west of the community, is designated to be a four-lane highway. Interstate 29 is 55 miles east, Interstate 90 is 95 miles north, and Interstate 80 is 120 miles south of Randolph. Local haulers of livestock and grain include Dominesses Trucking, Huwaldt's Trucking and BoBo's Trucking. Arrow Bus Line serves Norfolk (27 miles) with one scheduled bus daily and provides bus parcel service. |
Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 24 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 1,384 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 3,960 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 56 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 | 312 |
| Denver International | 536 |
| The Hartington Municipal Airport, 24 miles north of Randolph, has a 3960-foot, 60-foot wide paved and lighted runway and a 2,600-foot grass runway. Facilites include an administration building, hangars, tie-downs, aviation fuel, rental cars, and telephone service. Charter service is available upon request. Sixteen local planes are based at the airport. The Sioux Gateway Airport in Sioux City, Iowa, 55 miles northeast, and Eppley Airfield in Omaha, 135 miles southeast of Randolph, are major air hubs. |
| Barge service is available at 19 barge terminal facilities on the Missouri River in Nebraska. The Sioux City river port is 55 miles northeast of Randolph. These river ports are navigable approximately eight months per year. |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | Yes | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 1 mile(s) | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | No | | Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service..... | 150 mile(s) |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | Nebraska Northeastern Railroad Company
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| The Nebraska Northeastern Railroad Company serves Randolph and 12 other communities in Northeast Nebraska from Waterbury, Nebraska to O'Neill, Nebraska. The company averages two freight trains a week and has loading and unloading facilities in each of the communities. The company's primary freight is grain, fertilizer and ethanol and connects with the BNSF Railway Company in Sioux City, Iowa. |
UTILITIES
| Electricity:
State Electric Power Deregulated..... No
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Wholesale Supplier: | Nebraska Public Power District |
| phone - | Econ Dev: 800-282-6773 or 24-Hours: 877-275-6773 |
| website - | www.nppd.com |
| email - | econdev@nppd.com |
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| 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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| Additional Comments: |
The city purchases its total power requirements from Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) at wholesale. Power is supplied to the city by means of a 69 kV line extending to NPPD's 115/69 kV Belden substation, which has a transformer capacity of 40 MVA. |
Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | OneSource | |
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| Natural gas is supplied and distributed in the community of Randolph by OneSource, through a two inch transmission pipeline with an operating pressure of approximately 800-900 pounds per square inch. |
Water:
| Provider..... | City of Randolph | | | Major Source..... | Well | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 157 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 3.120 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 0.220 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 0.280 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 200,000 gallons | | Hardness..... | 344 ppm | | Treated..... | No | | | Temperature Range..... | 40-60 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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| The municipal water system in Randolph is supplied by two wells. The static pressured is 60 pounds. Groundwater is available for industrical uses. A 157-foot well will produce 1,300 gallons of water per minute. The quality of water in Randolph does not necessitate a water treatment plant. The water table has not changed appreciably in the last five years. |
Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | City of Randolph | | | Type of Service..... | sanitary sewerage system and storm sewer system | | | Rated Capacity..... | 0.160 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 0.101 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 0.115 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | Yes | |
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| The oxidization ditch and clarifier treatment plant was built in 1969. |
Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Qwest | | | Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 10 | |
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| Qwest Communications provides telecommunications services to the Randolph area with a digital central office. Bloomnet and CableOne also provide high speed internet access. |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $24,401,324 (year 2008-09) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2008-09
| City....... | | $0.5999400 | | County....... | | $0.4298040 | | School....... | | $0.8849200 | | Total Real Property....... | | $1.9146690 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2008-09
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General Obligation......... | $475,000.00 | | Revenue......... | $0.00 | | County......... | $0.00 | | School......... | $1,780,002.50 |
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| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | Mayor/Council | | | City Manager..... | No | | | City Engineer..... | Yes | | | City Zoning Ordinance in Effect..... | No | | | County Zoning Ordinance in Effect..... | Yes | | | Garbage Service Provider..... | City | | | Public Library in City..... | Yes | |
| Percent of Streets Paved..... | 95 % | | Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... | 0 | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 25 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 1 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 6 | | 9 |
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| The city of Randolph has a City Administrator. |
| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 138 | 1:166 |
| Senior High |
1 | 216 | 1:12 |
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| Vocational courses offered in the high school include business, vocational ag business, family and consumer science, and industrial technology education. Adult educational and college-level programs are available in the high school in cooperation with the Northeast Nebraska Community College and Wayne State College. Computer classes and rural farm education classes are offered by Northeast Community College. Special education classes, part of the school system, are available to disabled students. Randolph participates in Educational Service Unit 1, which is headquartered in Wakefield. Some of the services provided include media, Internet, special education, staff development, and technology assistance. |
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| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 1 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 2 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 1 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 2 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 1 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 20 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | Yes | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | Yes |
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| Randolph has two parks containing ten acres. Facilities include swimming pool, lighted double tennis court, baseball diamond, football field and track, three softball diamonds, playgrounds, basketball courts, sand volleyball court, and two picnic areas with tables and shelters. Randolph has an RV Park with electricity, water, sewer dump site, and six pads. Willow Creek, 20 miles, and Lewis and Clark Lake, 45 miles, are great areas to go boating from Randolph. Annual celebrations include the Pancake Supper in January; Community Fair with 4-H exhibits, livestock entries, carnival, and barbecue in July; and Pumpkinfest in October. Recreation programs include midget and legion baseball, softball, swimming, basketball, sand volleyball, pool, bowling, darts, and golf leagues. The Senior Citizens Center provides year-round programs, congregate meals, and meals on wheels for shut-ins. |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 3 | | Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 1 | | Average Cost Per Square Foot of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | $90 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $450 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $350 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $65,000 |
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| 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)..... | 1 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 2 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 0 |
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| Osmond General Hospital, 13 miles west of Randolph, is a 37 bed acute-swing bed and intermediate care facility. The hospital's ancillary departments include radiology, laboratory, physical therapy, and emergency/outpatient services. Randolph Family Practice is staffed by a physician who is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. Colonial Manor of Randolph, Inc., is a state licensed, 44-bed nursing facility built in 1968 and remodeled in 1995. Seventeen private and 13 semiprivate rooms have 24 hour nursing supervision. Colonial Estates is a nine-unit assisted living facility attached to the Colonial Manor. The city of Randolph also has one optometrist. |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 1 | | 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)....... | 0 |
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| Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... | 3 | | Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | No | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 74 |
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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....... | 1 | | Total Number of Rooms Available....... | 14 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 1 | |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | No | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | No |
| The Randolph Community Club plans events and supports community development. |
| LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS
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| Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community..... | 0 | | Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions..... | 0 |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | Randolph Public School |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Year Established: | 1911 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | Education |
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| #2. | Business Name: | Colonial Manor |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 53 (Male: 5 Female: 48) | | Year Established: | 1968 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Nursing Home |
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| #3. | Business Name: | Tri County Feed & Grain Inc. |
| Service Sector: | Trade | | Employment Number: | Total: 5 (Male: 4 Female: 1) | | Year Established: | 1991 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Feed, Grain, Livestock Equipment, Grain Hauling |
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| #4. | Business Name: | Jim's Food Center |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 21 (Male: 6 Female: 15) | | Year Established: | 1998 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Grocery |
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| #5. | Business Name: | Pronto |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 16 (Male: 0 Female: 16) | | Year Established: | 1996 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Convenience Store |
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| #6. | Business Name: | First State Bank |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 9 (Male: 5 Female: 4) | | Year Established: | 1935 | | Products/Service: | Financial |
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| #7. | Business Name: | Meyer & Meyer Grain & Feedlot |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 1 (Male: 1 Female: 0) | | Year Established: | 1998 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Grain Elevator |
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| #8. | Business Name: | City of Randolph |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 13 (Male: 6 Female: 7) | | Year Established: | 1886 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Government |
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| #9. | Business Name: | Randolph Farm Supply |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 7 (Male: 6 Female: 1) | | Year Established: | 1986 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Fertilizer, farm supplies& chemicals |
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| #10. | Business Name: | Central Valley Ag |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 5 (Male: 4 Female: 1) | | Year Established: | 2000 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Fertilizers, chemicals & farm 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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| INDUSTRIAL SITES |
| Controlled Industrial Sites Available in Community....... | 0 | | Details Available Online....... | No | | Details Available in Print....... | No |
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| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: | Thank you for your interest in Randolph, NE. Please contact us if you need further information or are planning a visit. | | Suggested Sites: |
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Local
DevelopmentContact: |
Cinda R. Jones
City of Randolph
212 E Broadway
PO Box 457
Randolph, NE 68771-0457
Phone:(402) 337-0567
Fax:(402) 337-0571
Email: citrand@cableone.net
Website: www.ci.randolph.ne.us |
| Denise Olsen
Economic Development Director
212 E Broadway
PO Box 457
Randolph, NE 68771-0567
Phone:(402) 337-0142
Fax:(402) 337-0571
Email: topcity@cableone.net |
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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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