Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 25 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 1,443 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 5,680 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 90 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
from Community |
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| Omaha Eppley International | 85 |
| Kansas City International | 242 |
| Denver International | 466 |
| Commercial airline service is available in 10 Nebraska cities, providing direct service to major hubs. Air freight service is provided to six additional communities. A total of 92 public-use airports are located throughout the state.
Air travelers can take advantage of the more than 180 flights daily from Omaha's Eppley Airfield. In addition, five commuter airlines provide 40 flights daily to and from midwestern communities. |
| The Missouri River is navigable approximately eight months of the year. |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | Yes | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 1 mile(s) | | Number of Freight Trains Per Day..... | 1 | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | No | | Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service..... | 90 mile(s) |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | Nebraska Central Railroad
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| The Nebraska Central Railroad operates three branch lines into Columbus, (20 miles northeast) from surrounding areas and averages 2,800 to 3,000 cars per month. |
 UTILITIES
| Electricity:
State Electric Power Deregulated..... No
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Wholesale Supplier: | Polk County Rural Public Power District |
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Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | Black Hills Energy | |
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| Call Black Hills Energy at 800-232-1850 for service information. |
Water:
| Provider..... | Village of Shelby | |
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Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | Village of Shelby | |
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Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Alltel | | | Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 25 | |
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| Please call Alltel at 1-800-256-2777 for local telephone service. |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $20,636,985 (year 2003) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2003
| City....... | | $0.4947430 | | County....... | | $0.2361870 | | School....... | | $1.0824180 | | Other....... | | $0.0495000 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2003
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General Obligation......... | $40,000.00 |
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| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | Five member Board of Trustees | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, 1981 (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..... | 99 % | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 28 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 7 | | 9 |
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| The Village Board meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Office (inside the Sr. Center). Meetings are open to the public.
The Village contracts with the Polk County Sheriff's Department for police protection. Call 9-1-1 to report an emergency. Call (402) 747-2231 for non-emergency concerns or questions. A report of services is provided by the Sheriff's Department at each regular village board meeting.
The Shelby Rural Volunteer Fire Department provides fire and rescue protection for our community and the surrounding rural area. Call 9-1-1 to report an emergency. The operations are funded through taxes; however donations are needed to maintain quality service.
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| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 138 | 1:13 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
1 | 44 | 1:14 |
| Senior High |
1 | 99 | 1:14 |
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| Shelby Public Schools' (Home of the Huskies) website is http://shelby.esu7.org/
Shelby participates in Educational Service Unit #7, which is headquartered in Columbus and serves seven counties.
Shelby is part of the Central Community College which encompasses 25 counties. The college is governed by an 11 member Board of Governors elected by the citizens of the area served. The college maintains administrative offices in Grand Island and operates campuses at Hastings, Columbus, and Grand Island as well as practical nursing programs at Grand Island, Kearney, and Columbus and Community Education Centers in 90 communities in the area.
The Platte Campus in Columbus, 25 miles north of Shelby, offers 35 vocational-technical programs and 13 academic transfer programs designed for transfer to four-year colleges. Campus enrollment during 1995-96 totaled 3,179 on-campus and generated 705 full-time equivalencies. Of that total, there are 564 full-time students and 7,829 part-time students. Off-campus students total 5,713 and generated 240 full-time equivalencies and non-credit reimbursable students total 654. Enrollment totals include more than 2,000 people who completed business, industrial, and professional training programs provided by the campus for local employers.
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| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 6 | | Private Golf Course(s)..... | 2 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 4 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 7 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 6 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 6 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 28 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | Yes | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | Yes |
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| The village of Shelby has one park approximately five acres in size. Facilities in the park include: two ball fields (dugouts, lighted, and electronic score boards), announcers building, brick concession stand, roofed shelter for grilling out, restrooms, swimming pool, sand volleyball, tennis court/basketball court, sheltered picnic area and playground.
The Shelby Park received new playground equipment as part of a renovation project designed to update the park and meet safety codes. The equipment is designed for children with skill levels of 5 to 12 years old.
A recreational bike/hike trail was constructed in the park. The concrete trail is 8 feet wide and lighted for use by bicyclists and pedestrians. Another segment of the trail will be constructed in the summer of 2001 from the school to the public library. This section will also be lighted and 8 feet wide. The two segments will be connected in the future.
Summer recreation programs that Shelby offers include: T-ball, softball, baseball, soccer, and swimming. In the past Shelby has hosted the State Softball Tournaments, as well as several other tournaments.
Other recreation programs and activities include: the Hoop & Spike Fest in March, Sand Volleyball Tournaments in August, Co-ed Softball Tournaments during the summer, Shelby Days (street dances, tractor pulls, free swimming, etc.), and card clubs (bridge, sheephead, pitch, pinnacle, eucher, and rummy).
Local area facilities:
Boating - 27 miles away on Lake North
Bowling - 8-lane bowling alley 7 miles away in Osceola
Fishing - Private and State lakes in area
Golf Course - 9-hole grass course with clubhouse 7 miles away in Osceola
Hunting - pheasant, quail, deer, rabbit, fox, duck, turkey, and coyote
Theaters - 25 miles away in Columbus |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 2 |
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| Shelby Village Apartments, built in 1995, contain eight units (four single-bedroom and four double-bedroom); one unit is handicapped accessible. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Contact Darla Hopwood at (402) 527-5198 for more information.
Parrish Apartments, built in 1970, contain nine units for low-income families.
New Century Villa, built in 2000, contains two- and three-bedroom duplex units for low income families. Contact Justin Shavlik at (402) 747-2251 for more information.
Many new home and renovation activities have been completed during the past few years. A majority of the new homes are located in Southwood Subdivision on the south end of town.
The village of Shelby operates a Down Payment Assistance program and a Rehabilitation Revolving Loan program. The programs are funded through CDBG funds received from the Department of Economic Development. The Village Office administers the programs. Contact Darla Hopwood, Village Clerk, at (402) 527-5198 with any questions or for further information.
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| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Medical Personnel in or Serving Community: |
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| Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s)..... | 4 | | Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... | 1 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 1 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 2 |
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| The Shelby Clinic is managed through Butler County P.C. and is staffed by four doctors (alternating days) and a nurse. The clinic is open four days each week. For more information regarding appointments and hours, call (402) 527-5571.
The Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center, located in Osceola, is a 21-bed acute and skilled care hospital licensed by the state. The Health Center is owned by Polk County and governed by a five-member Board of Trustees appointed by the County Commissioners. To reach the health center, call (402) 747-2031 or visit the Health Care Web site.
Services available include: acute care, coronary and intensive care, swing bed, intermediate care, 24-hour emergency room, labor/delivery/recovery/ postpartum birthing suite, general and microscopic surgery, radiology (fluoroscopy, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, mammography, CT, and MRI), laboratory, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, pharmacy, social services, cardiac rehabilitation, and pulmonary rehabilitation.
Other services provided by the Health Care include: Lifeline (emergency response system in coordination with the Polk County Law Enforcement Center and the local rescue squads), a fully equipped wellness center available to the community for exercise programs, numerous classes and programs, and a large variety of specialty out-patient clinics (cardiology; OB/gynecology; general surgery; orthopedics; podiatry; ear, nose & throat or otorhinolaryngology; pulmonology; and urology).
Annie Jeffrey enjoys a management arrangement with St. Elizabeth Community Health Center in Lincoln, which provides administrative staff as well as education and training in operations and management of all areas of the Health Center.
Other medical facilities utilized by Shelby residents include the Butler County Health Care Center in David City, 18 miles east and the Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus, 20 miles north of Shelby. |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 4 |
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| Type of Newspaper in City....... | weekly | | Local Radio Station(s)....... | 4 |
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| Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... | 2 | | Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 38 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 1 | | Number of Catholic Churches....... | 1 |
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| Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... | 1 | | Total Number of Rooms Available....... | 2 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 1 | |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | Yes | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | No |
| The Shelby Chamber of Commerce, the Shelby Betterment Corporation, and the Village of Shelby work together for business and industrial development in the community.
The Shelby Betterment Corporation, a non-profit organization, was organized in 1987 with 20 stockholders. The corporation has helped finance new business ventures within the community and attract new businesses. The corporation also strengthens the community through smaller projects.
There are many other organizations within the community that contribute to the quality of life in Shelby. These organizations are served by members of all ages.
In 1996, the US Postal Service built a new facility in Shelby. There is one daily mail receipt and dispatch. Services that the Shelby Post Office offer are: box rentals, express mail, priority mail, first class, parcel post, International express, registered and certified mail. Other package delivery services available include UPS and FedEx. |
| LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS
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| Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community..... | 1 | | Number of Manufacturing Employees..... | 4 |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | Double Dutch Dairy |
| Service Sector: | Other Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 56 (Male: 55 Female: 1) | | Products/Service: | Dairy Farm |
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| #2. | Business Name: | Shelby Public Schools |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 41 (Male: 12 Female: 29) | | Products/Service: | Education |
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| #3. | Business Name: | Seldon Trucking |
| Service Sector: | Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities | | Employment Number: | Total: 39 (Male: 35 Female: 4) | | Products/Service: | Commercial Trucking |
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| #4. | Business Name: | Mid Plains Cattle |
| Service Sector: | Other Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 9 (Male: 8 Female: 1) | | Products/Service: | Cattle |
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| #5. | Business Name: | Shelby Lumber |
| Service Sector: | Natural Resources & Construction | | Employment Number: | Total: 26 (Male: 24 Female: 2) | | Products/Service: | Construction / Hardware / Lumber Yard |
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| #6. | Business Name: | Pinnacle Bank |
| Service Sector: | Financial Activities | | Products/Service: | Banking |
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| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: | Shelby, originally named "Arcade," was established in 1880. In the winter of 1880-81 postal authorities objected to the name Arcade due to confusion with the town of Arcadia in Loup County. In search of a new name for the settlement, the people chose Shelby, after the name of an official with the Omaha and Republican Valley Railroad (a branch of the Union Pacific).
The land which Arcade was established on was owned by Gilbert Van Vorce and Peter Matter. Seeing a need for a trade center in the area these two men gave the railroad company half interest in their property and the town was established. After the railroad retained their 200 feet on each side and closest to the tracks, eight blocks were located on each side parallel to the tracks. The original streets are still present and retain the names of Walnut, Elm, Chestnut, Pine, Cherry, and Oak.
In 1880 the town of Arcade boasted a population of 93 with businesses to include a drug store, hardware store, hotel, boot and shoe shop, livery stable, and physician.
Today Shelby has 690 residents, businesses, programs, community organizations, and a new housing development subdivision. The basic economic activities of Shelby include farming, cattle feeding, hog production and retailing. | | Suggested Sites: |
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Local
DevelopmentContact: |
Darla Hopwood
Village of Shelby
230 N. Walnut
PO Box 247
Shelby, NE 68662
Phone:(402) 527-5198
Fax:(402) 527-5198
Email: cc04550@alltel.net
Website: www.ci.shelby.ne.us |
| Thomas L. Higginbotham Jr.
Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District
111 South 1st Street
Norfolk, Nebraska 68701
Phone:(402) 379-1150
Fax:(402) 379-9207
Email: thomash@nenedd.org
Website: www.nenedd.org |
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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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