Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 30 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 1,572 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 5,800 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 52 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
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| Omaha Eppley International | 90 |
| Kansas City International | 256 |
| Denver International | 535 |
| The nearest airfield for private planes is in Pender, Nebraska which is 20 miles northeast of Wisner. The major hubs for air traffic in the area include Sioux City, Iowa which is 52 miles away and Omaha, Nebraska which is 84 miles away. |
| Barge service is available at 19 barge terminal facilities on the missouri River in Nebraska. The Sioux City river port is navigable appoximately eight months per year. The Army Corps barge is 9 feet deep, 300 feet wide with 735 navigable miles from Sioux City to the mouth of the Missouri River. |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | No | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 26 mile(s) | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | No |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | The Union Pacific Railroad in Norfolk, NE
Amtrak in Omaha, NE
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| The Amtrak provides Omaha, NE (only 84 miles from Wisner) with rail passenger service east to Chicago and west to Denver and San Francisco/Oakland. It features coach and first class accomodations as well as dining car service and checked baggage service from most cities. |
 UTILITIES
| Electricity:
State Electric Power Deregulated..... No
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Electric System Operator: | City of Wisner |
| phone - | (402) 529-6616 |
| website - | www.ci.wisner.ne.us |
| email - | citywisner@cableone.net |
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| The city's distribution system is supplied by two 2500 kVA transformers which can also be energized by a 34.5 kV subtransmission line served from the Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) substation at West Point. In addition the city owns a generation plant which remains operable and is used from time to time during maintencance periods and emergencies. |
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Wholesale Supplier: | Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska |
Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | City of Wisner | |
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| The city of Wisner retails natural gas supplied by National Public Gas Association within the community limits. KinderMorgan is the pipeline supplier. Natural gas is available for residential and commercial uses. A firm supply of natural gas for industrial uses is negotiable. |
Water:
| Provider..... | City of Wisner | | | Major Source..... | Two wells | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 125 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 1,000.000 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 264,972.000 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 1,039,000.000 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 120,000 gallons | | Hardness..... | 468 ppm | | Treated..... | No | | | Temperature Range..... | 55-60 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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| The quality of water in Wisner does not necessitate a water treatment plant. The water table has not changed significantly during the past five years. |
Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | City of Wisner | | | Type of Service..... | sanitary sewer & partial storm sewer | | | Rated Capacity..... | 160,000.000 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 180,000.000 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 200,000.000 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | Yes | |
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Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Great Plains Communications, Inc. | | | Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 36 | |
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| Great Plains Communications, Inc. has been firmly rooted in rural Nebraska for more than 85 years. They are headquartered in Blair, Nebraska are are linked to 76 communities. They have invested more than $35 million during the past seven years to provide quality communication services to business and residential customers including broadband high speed internet service. |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $39,194,312 (year 2006) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2006
| City....... | | $0.4551350 | | County....... | | $0.2398890 | | School....... | | $1.0953510 |
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| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | Mayor-Council | | | City Manager..... | No | | | City Engineer..... | No | | | 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..... | 100 % | | Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... | 0 | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 45 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 2 |
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| Wisner has a mayor-council form of government. The mayor and council members are elected for 4-year terms. |
| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 169 | 1:17 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
1 | 70 | 1:18 |
| Senior High |
1 | 272 | 1:14 |
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| The Wisner and Pilger school districts merged in 1969 to form the Wisner-Pilger Public School District #30. Students attend a K-4 Elementary School in Wisner, a 5-6 Middle School in Pilger, and a 7-12 Jr.-Sr. High School in Wisner. The District prides itself on its Dual Credit Program in Agri-Business, Agriculture Records, American Government, American History, Biology, Calculus, Composition, Economics, English Literature, Geography, Lifetime Wellness, Physical Education, Psychology, Trigonometry and World Civilizations with additional classes being available during the summer and via distance learning. Transferrable college credit is offered in cooperation with Northeast Community College. Independent study courses are available through the University of Nebraska. |
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| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| 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..... | 1 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | Yes | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | Yes |
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| The three parks in Wisner cover 13 acres and have a swimming pool, tennis courts, picnic tables, grills, rest rooms, basketball courts, three ball diamonds, horseshoe pit, horse arena, two sand volleyball courts, and a camping area with electrical hookups. Two unsupervised playgrounds have a standard playground equipment. Wisner also offers an 8-lane bowling alley, theatre, shopping and museums. Outdoor recreation in the Wisner area includes boating and canoeing on the Elkhorn River, hunting, fishing, golf, skating, tennis and more! |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 3 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $400 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $250 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $50,000 |
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| New construction is available in Wisner. It is estimated that 90 percent of the 650+ homes in Wisner are owner occupied. The average cost of new construction is not known. Apartments and independent living units are also available for low-income families and elderly. |
| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Hospitals in Community..... | 0 | Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... | 0 | Number of Outpatient Clinics..... | 2 |
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| Medical Personnel in or Serving Community: |
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| Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s)..... | 3 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 9 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 3 |
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| The Wisner Clinic & the Wisner Family Practice are the two health clinics located in Wisner. The Wisner Clinic is open three days a week and is staffed by two general practitioners. Laboratory & X-ray services are available there. The Wisner Family Practice office is open two days each week and is staffed by one general practitioner and one physicians assistant.
St. Frances Memorial Hospital of West Point is just 15 miles south east of Wisner. Family medicine, emergency care, retirment living, obstretrics, prenatal care, and business health are just a few of the services offered there. Providence Medical Center, located just 20 miles north of Wisner in Wayne, is a 34 bed, acute care facility.
Quality health care is available in Wisner and the surrounding area. |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Type of Newspaper in City....... | weekly |
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| Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... | 4 | | Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 58 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 3 | | 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....... | 10 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 2 | |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | Yes | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | No |
| Wisner has a thriving business community with a full service pharmacy, grocery store, hardware store, beauty and barber shop, auto parts store, car dealership, tire service, sales & repair, gas stations, flower & gift shop, several welding & repair businesses, and many more. |
| LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS
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| Wisner has many diverse business providing goods and services to the agricultural community and the private sector. |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | Goldenrod Hills Community Action Agency |
| Service Sector: | Other Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 130 (Male: 3 Female: 127) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Community Action Agency |
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| #2. | Business Name: | Wisner-Pilger Schools |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 84 (Male: 19 Female: 65) | | Year Established: | 1969 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Education |
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| #3. | Business Name: | Wisner Care Center |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 60 (Male: 2 Female: 58) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Nursing Home and Independent Living Facility |
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| #4. | Business Name: | Agriculture - Feedlots - Farming |
| Service Sector: | --Clear Field-- |
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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....... | 5 | | Details Available Online....... | Yes | | Details Available in Print....... | No |
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| Suggested links for further information on available | sites: |
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| http://www.wisnercommunitydevelopment.com |
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| An Industrial Park located off Highway 275 on the east edge of Wisner has various sized lots available for new building. This industrial park is not within the city limits at this time, but falls within the one mile use and is zoned for industrial use. Call 402-529-3338 for more information. |
| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: | Wisner is proud to have community sponsored activities for all ages. The Farm & Home Show is held the third Saturday in January. St. Patrick's Day celebrations are held on the Saturday closest to March 17th. The Wisner Junior Livestock Show is the Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday following July 4th. The Lions Club Rodeo is held the Friday & Saturday following July 4th. Thunder By The River an Extreme National Truck & Tractor Pull is the 3rd Friday & Saturday in August. Call us at 402-529-3338 for more information on these events. | | Suggested Sites: |
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