Keith County Area Development in partnership with the City of Ogallala, Ogallala Regional Arts Council, Keith County Historical Society and the Keith County Chamber proudly announce Western Trails Creative District (WTCD) as the newest certified Nebraska Creative District.   Western Trails Creative District was awarded a $10,000 Nebraska Arts Council Certification Grant. It plans to […]

Community Guides – Columbus – Be sure to read about how Columbus is hard at work building our future! Columbus Community Guide Sites and Building Brochures – Check out the latest buildings and sites that have been added to our portal. Tekamah Industrial Building Tekamah Industrial Site #1 – 1.54 acres Tekamah Industrial Site #2 […]

Nebraska Public Power District will be offering Site Readiness Assistance Program grants to help communities bring shovel ready sites to market. Join us for an informational webinar on: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. We will discuss: Rick Nelsen, CEcDSenior Economic Development ConsultantNebraska Public Power District308-627-6746│rjnelse@nppd.com Sara GroteluschenEconomic Development SpecialistNebraska Public Power District402-563-5537│smgrote@nppd.com

An influx of nearly $2 million in grant funds may soon help shift Seward County from its status as a childcare desert to a childcare oasis. The funds are earmarked to help create at least 176 new licensed childcare spots, putting a large dent in the 189-spot gap Seward County has between the number of […]

For many towns, a school closure can mean empty homes and the loss of community. But in Funk, volunteers have stepped up to make sure their town stays vibrant and alive, and it has worked. Funk is officially the Cupcake Capital of Nebraska, and in July cupcake bakers and hundreds of visitors will descend upon […]

GOTHENBURG, Nebraska — The founders of a local startup that will use electricity instead of natural gas to make “eco-friendlier” fertilizer closer to farmers announced plans Wednesday to invest $750 million in a new factory here.Gov. Jim Pillen and a crowd of more than 300 people attended a celebration of “Project Meadowlark,” which local economic […]

Once again, Nebraska Public Power District will be offering Site Readiness Assistance Program grants to help communities bring shovel ready sites to market. This unique program will match funds up to $25,000 to conduct due diligence items such as:• ALTA Survey• Title Commitment• Geotechnical Investigation• Natural Features/Wetlands Delineation• Endangered Species• Phase 1 Environmental Studies• Other […]

LINCOLN – Manufacturers and all Nebraskans are invited to nominate their favorite product to compete in the second annual “Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska” tournament. To qualify, products must be manufactured in Nebraska. The 2023 nomination period is open August 1-18, 2023. Nominations are accepted online at nemanufacturingalliance.com. The bracket-style tournament will once again lead […]

Ag Processing Inc.’s new soybean crushing facility is set to open in 2025 and a groundbreaking ceremony was held May 17 at the Butler County Event Center in David City, not too far from Platte County.Ag Processing Inc. (AGP) announced in 2022 its plans to construct a facility capable of processing more than 50 million […]

The Fuel Ethanol Workshop is co-located with Carbon Capture & Storage Summit and the Biodiesel Summit. NPPD attendees Brian Vasa and Lyndsy Jenness as well as Sustainable Energy Consultant Brandon Gardels attended sessions that highlighted industry trends as well as technical aspects. This program is collaborated with the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and […]