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 neighbors know each other by name, Friday nights revolve around school events and 4-H ribbons hang proudly on bedroom walls. She loved that life, but like many young people, she […]
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 Five Nebraska [Español abajo] Monday, August 19 | 2 – 3 p.m. CSTRegistration required: https://bit.ly/FFN-TaxCredit-Campaign-Overview [Spanish interpretation will be available for this event] What is this event about?In 2023, Nebraska lawmakers […]
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.
Nebraska Emergency Rental Assistance Program, Round 2

Nebraska Emergency Rental Assistance Program, Round 2, has launched.
USDA Rural Disaster Home Repair Grant Program

Does your home need repairs due to disaster? Let USDA Rural Development Nebraska help you!
Visit with U.S. Senator Deb Fischer’s Staff

Josh Jelden, Central Nebraska Constituent Services Representative for Senator Fischer, will be holding local office hours on Thursday, March 30th in the Board Room at the Keystone Business Center from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
We Care for Kids Virtual and Tele-Town Hall
Join us for a virtual and tele-town hall event to learn more about how child care and early learning programs are essential to a thriving economy! Tuesday, March 21st12-1PM CT
MEDC Housing Director Update

Like many young adults as they venture off to college and beyond, I had no intentions of moving back to southwest Nebraska. However, now that I reflect on my time at University and living in another community, I realize I had more of a connection to southwest Nebraska than I lead myself to believe.