by Jamdan Clang | Mar 6, 2018 | Success Stories
A formerly vacant building is now a source of pride for the residents of Walthill, Nebraska (population 739). With help from the CDBG and CCCFF programs, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local donors, the Walthill Fire Department relocated in 2014 from its...
by Jamdan Clang | Mar 6, 2018 | Success Stories
Tasked with upgrading its water system, the Village of Oconto turned to the CDBG program for assistance. As its water system displayed worsening symptoms of age and deterioration, villagers of Oconto, Nebraska (population 157) knew their community was facing a big...
by Jamdan Clang | Mar 6, 2018 | Success Stories
Funding from the CDBG program helped the City of Cambridge address a major public works issue, resulting in enhanced public health and safety. Prior to 2016, heavy rains usually meant standing and pooling water in low-lying portions of Cambridge, Nebraska (population...
by Jamdan Clang | Nov 13, 2017 | Success Stories
Grand Island (population 50,550), especially the downtown area, has seen a lot throughout history. From the arrival of the Lincoln Highway to a place of training for soldiers during World War II, the city has long been bustling. As with all things in time, some areas...
by Jamdan Clang | Sep 1, 2017 | Success Stories
Every community has an anchor and a foundation for jobs. Minden (population 2,923) is a community that is fortunate to have several anchors, one of which is Royal Engineered Composites, Inc. (Royal). For nearly 65 years, Royal has been thriving in Minden as an...