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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

Virtual Housing Symposium for Furnas, Hitchcock, & Red Willow Counties
Single Family Housing Symposium being held for the public June 30, 2022

McCook Using LB840 for Childcare
McCook is leading the charge in innovative programs to boost early childhood quality and access through Local Option Municipal Economic Development Funds, known as LB840.

McCook Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announces first Rural Workforce Housing Loan
Earlier today, MEDC made their first Rural Workforce Housing Loan to Blackwood Enterprises, LLC to assist in financing the development of two upper stories apartment

McCook Growth Fund assists in Hot Tub Brokers Business Transition
McCook celebrated a successful business transition as Jody and Wayne Stewart recently purchased Hot Tub Brokers from Blaine and Ann Budke. Jody has been the
Community 4 Kids (C4K) Meets with Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
September 29, McCook Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) Community 4 Kids (C4K) initiative hosted area childcare providers. Andrew Keck and Nicole Vint of Nebraska Department of
Flip It! Free Brownfield Workshop in McCook
The McCook Econoimic Development Corporation, the Benkelman Community Development Agency, the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) and the Technical Assistance to Brownfields Program











