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What Our Communities are Building
Communities across the Panhandle are building a place they’re proud to call home. Here’s what’s been happening recently.
Sidney’s Fox Theater Got Its Marquee Back
Project details: The City of Sidney and PADD secured a Community Development Block Grant for Downtown Revitalization to fund facade improvements across Sidney’s historic downtown district. One of the most visible projects was a new...
Morrill Fixed a Flooding Problem
Project details: The Village of Morrill had long-standing drainage problems. During heavy rainfall, streets, neighborhoods, and public infrastructure all took the hit. PADD helped the Village secure a Community Development Block Grant through the Nebraska...
Fifteen Families Got Help Fixing Up Their Homes
Project details: In a region where quality, affordable housing is already in high demand, keeping existing homes in good shape matters. But for many homeowners, the cost of repairs that have been building up for...
New Workforce Housing Is Going Up in Sidney
Project details: Across the Panhandle, employers face workforce shortages, and one of the biggest barriers to recruitment and retention is housing. Available homes are scarce, and much of what’s on the market is aging. Panhandle...
Bayard Got Its Grocery Store Back
Project details: When a community loses its grocery store, people feel it immediately. In a small town like Bayard, the nearest alternative can mean a long drive, and for residents without reliable transportation, it can...
A Broadband Company in Gering Grew Its Business and Added 12 Jobs
Project details: Vistabeam is a wireless internet provider based in Gering. When the opportunity came up to purchase a new building for their broadband facilities, they needed to move fast. The problem was that they...
Alliance Is Expanding Childcare So Parents Can Work
Project details: When the pandemic hit, Alliance already had a childcare problem. COVID made it worse. Parents couldn’t find spots for their kids, which meant they couldn’t work, and local employers were feeling the impact....
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