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 see how her degree in interior design and construction management could be used here. “I thought I was going to need to travel and live elsewhere,” she said during Wednesday’s […]
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.
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.
MEDC Taking Added Approach to Economic Development
Rather than waiting on luck, the MEDC Board decided a few years ago to prioritize three areas of focus: business, child care, and housing.
Community Housing Study Results Available
Nearly every conversation in McCook and Southwest Nebraska touches upon housing.
Housing Development Director Joins MEDC
Amanda Engell (formerly Slattery) stepped into the newly-formed role last month, joining the team at the MEDC.
USDA Launching Monthly Community Outreach Day in McCook
“Rural America is a place everyone can call home,” Vilsack said. “Whether you own or rent a home, you’re invested in and connected to the place you live. While homeownership is a good fit for many, renting also helps people invest in their communities and build wealth for their families and generations to come. This […]
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.