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Quote of
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Did you know on April 4th, 1895 the Legislature declared Nebraska the "Tree Planter State".
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Special Thanks to
Our Partners:
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Government Partners
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
Larson Motor Group
New Tech Contruction
Silver Partners
American National Bank
Commercial State Bank
Hampton Commercial Construction
Alfred Benesch and Co.
JEO Consulting Group
Schemmer Associates
Tri-State Office Products
Concrete Industries, Inc.
JE Dunn Construction
Bronze Partners
First Nebraska Bank
Borns Financial Planning, Inc.
Professional Mortgage Services
Miller-Monroe-Farrell/
Home Real Estate
Nebraska Business Development Center
Lied Lodge Conference Center
Peru State College Graduate Programs
LeGrand Financial
Kirkham Michael
Douglas Tire Company
Waddell & Reed
Flood Broadcasting, Inc.
Schneider Electric & Refrigerator, Inc.
Jones Insurance Agency
Affiliate Partners
Kuhn Construction
State Farm Insurance
Blum Custom Frames & Engraving
Bernard Real Estate & Auction Co.
Allied Refuse
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Click the Tools for Business button to view the check list for growing businesses.
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In an effort to improve communications with our partners, colleagues and residents, we publish this brief, monthly eNewsletter. 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:
No Foolin' it's April!
If a community could lay claim to a month, in Nebraska, I think April should be Nebraska City's Month.
Nebraska City and the public art project An Enchanted Arboretum will be featured on the newest iinstallment of "Nebraska Stories" on NET, Sunday, April 6 th, at 9 p.m. on NET1. A repeat of the program will run Friday, April 11th, at 7 p.m.
A printable map of permanent professional tree locations is available enchantedarboretum.org. If you are interested in a coffee table book featuring all 71 sculptures as well as photographs taken throughout the project, it can be purchased through our office. Call to get one now at 402-873-4293.
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Closure of Highway 75 Doesn't Stop Easy Access to Nebraska City.
Even with the closure of Hwy 75 on March 31st until approximately Sept. 13th, getting to Nebraska City is still no problem from Omaha and Lincoln. To help you navigate Otoe County during the construction on Highway 75 a map is available here. Link coming from downtown Omaha: http://mapq.st/1jwuqE4. Link coming from West Omaha: http://mapq.st/1pITo34. Link coming from downtown Lincoln: http://mapq.st/1lAwIEQ.
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Have you Heard?!
Nebraska City Named Ninth "Best Small Town to Visit" by the Smithsonian Magazine  You can't walk down the streets of Nebraska City without hearing chatter of being ranked Ninth for the "Best Small Town to Visit" in America. The April 2014 issue of Smithsonian Magazine names Nebraska City the ninth best small town to visit in America, citing its rich history, historic museums, famous orchards and vineyards, as well as it being the birthplace of Arbor Day. Nebraska City is walking proud and excited about this new designation. See the article
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Many Arbor Day Events Planned
 This year, new events have been added for the month whether it is the start of the Apple Blossom Festival with the Apple Blossom Ball on April 12th, Bloody Mary contest, or list of events including the Arbor Day parade, it promises to be an active month. This year, Arbor Day is on Friday, April 25th but join us for the entire weekend. Check out the list of events at http://www.nebraskacity.com/wcevents/eventsstartpage.aspx
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Watch the Progress of St. Mary's Hospital
(Use the "Time Lapse")
Click for webcam
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Arbor Lodge Update:
The legislative action that Nebraska City has been watching most closely is the State budget as it pertains to Arbor Lodge. Many things are happening but it is still in the process of development. We will give you a full update in our future newsletter.
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Stephanie Shrader, Executive Director
Nebraska City Area Economic Development Corp.
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