by Sara Groteluschen | Jun 18, 2026 | news
KEARNEY, Neb. – Carley Bruning of Thayer County was named the Nebraska Economic Developers Association (NEDA) Local Professional of the Year on June 11 during the organization’s annual conference in Kearney. Bruning serves as the executive director of the Thayer...
by Sara Groteluschen | Jun 18, 2026 | news
Three‑day event highlights statewide collaboration, professional development and industry recognition KEARNEY, Neb. — The Nebraska Economic Developers Association (NEDA) hosted its 53rd annual conference in Kearney June 10–12, drawing more than 160...
by Sara Groteluschen | Jun 18, 2026 | news
KEARNEY, Neb. – Brian Vasa of Ogallala was named the Nebraska Economic Developers Association (NEDA) Professional of the Year in the service provider category on June 11 during the association’s annual conference in Kearney. Vasa is a senior economic...
by Sara Groteluschen | Jun 8, 2026 | news
The Growing Small Nebraska Podcast Nebraska (GSTN) Podcast is on a mission to spotlight the people and places driving rural community growth across Nebraska. Hosted by Sheila Jenkinson—a 20+ year radio veteran and 2026 Nebraska Tourism Industry “Friend of Tourism”...
by Tricia Moyer | May 11, 2026 | news
Written by: Tricia Moyer, Economic Development Research Specialist The newest release of U.S. Census Bureau data offers an encouraging look at Nebraska’s demographic and economic trajectory over the past decade. With fresh insights into population trends,...
by Sara Groteluschen | May 7, 2026 | news
Southeast Community College broke ground on three major facilities this spring on its Beatrice, Lincoln, and Milford campuses. These facilities reflect SCC’s commitment to preparing Nebraska’s workforce demand while keeping up with extraordinary enrollment growth. In...
