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!
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.
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.
Rural Development Housing Specialist Will Resume Monthly Housing Assistance for McCook Area Residents February 1, 2023

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Housing Specialist Durene Anderson will pause housing assistance appointments in McCook until after the New Year.
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