Sidney’s Fox Theater Got Its Marquee Back

by Artillery | May 20, 2026

Project details: Funding: Community Development Block Grant, Downtown Revitalization (HUD/CDBG) Location: Sidney, NE The City of Sidney and PADD secured a Community Development Block Grant for Downtown Revitalization to fund facade improvements across Sidney’s...

Morrill Fixed a Flooding Problem

by Artillery | May 20, 2026

Project details: Funding: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) + local match Grant amount: $435,000 Total project cost: ~$886,000 Location: Morrill, NE The Village of Morrill had long-standing drainage problems. During heavy rainfall, streets, neighborhoods, and...

Fifteen Families Got Help Fixing Up Their Homes

by Artillery | May 20, 2026

Project details: Funding: Owner-Occupied Rehab Grant Homes improved: 15+ Locations: Morrill and Scottsbluff, NE 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...

New Workforce Housing Is Going Up in Sidney

by Artillery | May 20, 2026

Project details: Funding: Rural Workforce Housing Award (State of Nebraska) New homes built: 7 Location: Sidney, NE Across the Panhandle, employers face workforce shortages, and one of the biggest barriers to recruitment and retention is housing. Available homes are...

Bayard Got Its Grocery Store Back

by Artillery | May 20, 2026

Project details: Funding: Community Development Block Grant (HUD/CDBG) Location: Bayard, NE (305 Main Street) 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...