by Brennan Hallock | Nov 20, 2025 | Community Development, News
Business facades in Pender, Nebraska, following the investment of CDBG – Downtown Revitalization funds. The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded $14,173,231 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to 38 projects in 33 communities...
by Brennan Hallock | Nov 17, 2025 | Community Development, News
The opera house in the Warren Building was once a centerpiece of the Friend community. It is now being renovated to drive economic growth and encourage the performing arts in rural Nebraska. When the community of Friend, Nebraska, celebrated its 125th anniversary in...
by Brennan Hallock | Oct 6, 2025 | Community Development, Housing, News
Central City recognized for success in Nebraska’s Leadership Certified Community program Pictured from left to right: Miles McGinnis, Director of Merrick County Development Corp.; Kelly Gewecke, DED Central Field Service Rep.; Chris Fasbender, City Council Member for...
by Brennan Hallock | Sep 25, 2025 | Business, Community Development, News
Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly and DED Interim Director Maureen Larsen recognized City leaders for ongoing success in the Economic Development Certified Community program Pictured from left to right: Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly, City Administrator Lance Hedquist, City Economic Development...
by Brennan Hallock | Sep 16, 2025 | Community Development, News
Pictured from left to right: Korey Hobza, Loup Power District Vice President of Engineering; Neal Suess, Loup Power District President/CEO; Sandi Meays, Loup Power District Corporate Services Administrative Assistant; Todd Duren, Loup Power District Vice President of...
by Brennan Hallock | Aug 20, 2025 | Community Development, News
LCC recertification presentation (pictured from left to right): Kelsey Knehans, Office & Compliance Coordinator, Development Council for Buffalo County; Kevin Kraenow, Gibbon City Councilman; Derrick Clevenger, Gibbon City Councilman; Leon Stall, Gibbon Mayor;...
