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Quote of
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"Perhaps imagination is only intelligence having fun."
- George Scialabba
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Special Thanks to
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Government Partners
Nebraska City Utilities
Platinum Partners
St. Mary's Community Hospital
Gold Partners
Arbor Bank
Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Inc
Omaha Public Power District
Cargill Value Added Meats Farmers Bank & Trust Co. VanderVeen & Goracke, CPA
Diversified Foods and Seasonings
Olsson Associates
Silver Partners
American National Bank
Commercial State Bank Hampton Commercial Construction, Inc.
Alfred Benesch and Co.
JEO Consulting Group
Kirkham Michael
Concrete Industries
Schemmer Associates
Tri-State Office Products
Century21-Bremer Agency
Bronze Partners
Heartland
Community Bank
Borns Financial Planning, Inc.
Professional Mortgage Services
Miller-Monroe-Farrell/Home
Real Estate
JJ Palmtag
Nebraska Business Development Center
National Arbor Day Foundation/Lied Lodge Conference Center
Peru State College Graduate Programs
LeGrand Financial
Affiliate Partners
Liquid Capital
MAPCO, Inc.
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Its All About Making a Positive Impact on our Region |
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In an effort to improve communications with our partners, colleagues and residents, we publish this brief, monthly eNewslwtter. If you have comments, questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact our office. We value your input.
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From the Director:
A quick economic development update from Nebraska City and Otoe County.
At a MINK (Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas) meeting just this last week held at Wabaunsee Park, we had an opportunity to visit with professionals from both sides of the Missouri River, many of whom we had not seen since before the flooding. This group of more than 50 interested individuals meet quarterly to look at how we as communities can collaborate and grow as a region. Comprised of individuals and professionals from communities and organizations in the corridor bordering the Missouri River from Council Bluffs and Omaha on the north to Kansas City on the South, we meet to strategize as to how our synergies can move us forward.
While the organization has been in existence for many years, last year's flooding brought to the fore front that while "separated by political lines" we are more connected as a region than political maps would infer.
The next MINK meeting is scheduled for October 4th at Peru State College. You're welcome to join us.
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It's Fair Time
Looking for a quick get away for the end of the summer, before school starts?
- Check out the Otoe County Fair starting this weekend in Syracuse and running, August 12th - 15th. Complete with parade, 4-H displays, Midway and Exotic petting Zoo. The Rib Fest (north of park) is Saturday, August 11th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (worth the drive but arrive early) or take in the Wood Carving Auction on Wednesday the 15th at 6 pm. Great Family entertainment!
- While you are in Otoe County, the peaches are ripe and ready at Kimmel Orchard (Nebraska City).
- If you are looking to balance your trip to Nebraska City by sneaking in a little education for the kids (or yourself) check out any one of our great museums. Click for Information
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44th Annual Apple Jack
Celebration will be September 14th - 16th!
Mark your calendars now to join us for one of Nebraska's Best Festivals! Check out event details with this link which will continue to be updated as the event draws closer.
Click for event information
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The "Dirt" on Nebraska City
(Construction Updates)
- Construction is going on in earnest at Lourdes Central Catholic School. It is exciting to see things as they progress.
- If you drive south of town on Hwy 75, you can see the path of the high pressure gas line from the Nebraska City OPPD Plant heading west.
- The landscape is ever changing on the east side of the Missouri River, as the bulldozers and earthmoving equipment work like an army of ants to build the new Missouri River levy's foot print. It is hard to think about needing a new levy as we are experiencing one of the longest droughts in decades.
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Stephanie Shrader, Executive Director
Nebraska City Area Economic Development Corp. |
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