Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 15 minute(s) | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 60 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
from Community |
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| Omaha Eppley International | 117 |
| Kansas City International | 156 |
| Denver International | 530 |
| Commercial air travel is provided out of Lincoln, NE approximately 1 hr north of Wymore by the Lincoln Municipal Airport. Other options are the Kansas City International Airport located north of Kansas City, MO. Driving time from Wymore to KC Internation Airport is 2 1/2 hours southeast; Omaha Eppley Field is located northwest of Omaha off of I-80 and is 2 hours north of Wymore. There is also a public airport located in Beatrice, NE 12 miles north of Wymore with necessary facilities for private aircraft. |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | No | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 55 mile(s) |
| Railroad transportation is provided for frieght. |
 UTILITIES
| Electricity:
State Electric Power Deregulated..... No
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Electric System Operator: | City of Wymore |
| phone - | (402) 645-3377 |
| email - | wymcityoffice@diodecom.net |
| comments - |
| The city of Wymore has a total requirements wholesale power contract with Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD). The 34.5kV electric subtransmission facilities serving the city are owned and operated by Norris Public Power Distric. The distribution system is owned and operated at retail by the city of Wymore. The system is tied into the statewide grid system. Contact the City Office @ 402-645-3377, M-F, 8-5, for more information. |
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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 |
| 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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Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | Black Hills Energy | |
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| 24-Hour Customer Service number is 1-800-303-0752 for all information concerning natural gas service in Wymore. |
Water:
| Provider..... | City of Wymore | | | Major Source..... | 6 Wells | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 50 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 2,430.000 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 311,830.000 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 1,813,407.000 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 250,000 gallons | | Hardness..... | 16 ppm | | Treated..... | Yes | | | Temperature Range..... | 50-60 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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| Wymore owns and operates a municipal water system and sells water to the City of Blue Springs, one mile north of Wymore. Contact the City Office @ 402-645-3377, M-F, 8-5 for more information. |
Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | City of Wymore | | | Type of Service..... | Municipal Sanitary Sewage System and a storm sewer system. | | | Rated Capacity..... | 260,000.000 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 110,000.000 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 140,000.000 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | Yes | |
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Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Alltel Communications, Inc. | |
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| Main telecommunications is handled by Alltel Communications that includes telephone, cell phone and internet service. Other providers are in the area. For complete listing contact the city office @ 402-645-3377, M-F, 8-5pm. |
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| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | Second Class City; Mayor-Council | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, 2001 (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 Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... | 0 | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 35 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 3 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 7 | | 7 |
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| The Wymore Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department members include 16 EMT's and operates 2 ambulances for emergencies.
The Wymore Police Department has 1 PT officer and 2 Reserve officers. |
| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | | |
| Middle / Jr. High |
1 | | |
| Senior High |
1 | | |
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| Southern School District #1, K-12, serves the Wymore area including 4 other rural towns and surrounding rural population. Total student population is approximately 525. Southeast Community College located in Beatrice, Peru State College in Peru, Doane Sate College in Crete, the University of Nebraska System, Wesleyan College and Creighton University are some of the choices that serve the immediate area for higher education. |
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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)..... | 1 | | 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..... | 5 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | Yes | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | Yes |
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| Wymore sits on the Big Blue River that is used mainly for fishing. Indian Creek Recreation area is located 5 miles south of Wymore and covers all your recreational needs. Wymore Country Club is located on the west side of town and is a great 9-hole public/private course. Carts are available for rental as well as the clubhouse. Beverages and snacks are served in the clubhouse. Arbor State Park is the main park in Wymore located on M Street. It hosts the pool, rodeo arena, Legion Ball Field, Park House (which is available for rental), tennis courts, skate board area,lots of playground and picnic area,school football field and RV hookups with electrical, water and dump site. For RV overnight fees contact the City Office. McCandless Park is located on Hwy 77 and hosts basketballs courts, Little League baseball, playground and picnic areas and the Pleasantview Welsh Schoolhouse museum.
There are other recreational facilities throughout the rural area and in the Beatrice vicinity. Please contact the city office for specific information. |
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| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: | The city of Wymore invites you to contact us to learn more about our community. We will be celebrating our 125th birthday over our annual Sam Wymore Days Celebration. This year it will be held June 2, 3 & 4th with a parade, LOTS of activities and a birthday party held on Sunday, June 4th at the Wymore Community Center from 2-4pm. Contact Lori Novotny @ 402-645-3693 for specific info on events.
We are a rural community with agricultural as its main industry. We are working hard towards making our community a nice place to live either for your growing family or retirement. Thanks for viewing our profile. We look forward to hearing from you and assisting you in whatever way we can. Wymore is proud to be designated as the "Welsh Capitol of the Great Plains". Check out their website at the address listed for links. | | Suggested Sites: |
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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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