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McCook, Nebraska is an ideal place for families and businesses due to its central location, strong connectivity, and sustained community investment. Situated in the heart of the country, McCook lies between Interstate 80 in Nebraska and Interstate 70 in Kansas and at the midpoint between Omaha, NE and Denver, CO, providing convenient regional access for travel, logistics, and commerce. In recent years, the community has made significant progress in economic development, including expansion of its industrial park, investment in workforce and market-rate housing, strengthened childcare and workforce pipeline initiatives, and advancement of major quality-of-life projects such as the sports complex, downtown reinvestment, and recreational amenities. Supported by strong healthcare, education, and public-private partnerships, McCook offers a stable, welcoming environment where individuals can build careers, raise families, and where businesses can grow and succeed long term.


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Recent News & Events

Houses Are Where Jobs Sleep
By: Mike O’Dell McCook Gazette McCOOK, Neb. – Amanda Engell had no plans to return to McCook after college. She liked the community, but couldn’t

Coming Home to Build a Future: UNK grad Amanda Engell leads housing development efforts in McCook
By TYLER ELLYSONUNK Communications MCCOOK – Growing up on a farm outside Indianola, Amanda Engell was surrounded by the values of small-town Nebraska – where
Child Care and School Readiness Tax Credits webinar hosted by First Five Nebraska on 2023 bill passed by Nebraska lawmakers
Partner with us: Learn how your organization can help promote Nebraska’s Child Care and School Readiness tax credits A special Zoom presentation hosted by First

Black Hills Energy Making Upgrades
You and your family need and deserve safe, reliable natural gas service, and Black Hills Energy is always looking ahead to make sure we deliver. That’s why we’re proactively updating natural gas meters in your area.

DED and GROW Nebraska Announce Statewide Availability of the Nebraska Small Business Assistance Act Program, Invite Pre-Applications for Program Benefits
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), in collaboration with GROW Nebraska Foundation, is pleased to announce the statewide availability of the Nebraska Small Business Assistance Act (NSBAA) Program.

McCook Attracting Young Residents, Garnering National Acclaim through Investments in Arts, Recreation, and Housing
McCook has taken initiative to showcase its arts and culture, and the community’s efforts have gained national notice.











