https://www.sendd.org Southeast Nebraska Development District News Feed Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:49:49 +0000 en-US https://www.sendd.org/news-and-media/p/item/64809/affordability-a-factor-in-site-selection-for-next-generation-nuclear https://www.sendd.org/news-and-media/p/item/64809/affordability-a-factor-in-site-selection-for-next-generation-nuclear Thu, 25 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 NEBRASKA CITY – Since Next Generation Nuclear began its tour of 16 community finalists for small modular nuclear power generation in Auburn this June, community engagement has been good and protests scarce.Nuclear power is trending upward in the United States based on federal policy and designs of microreactors that are... https://www.sendd.org/news-and-media/p/item/64810/bringing-a-family-business-home-to-the-good-life https://www.sendd.org/news-and-media/p/item/64810/bringing-a-family-business-home-to-the-good-life Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Sam and Kirsten Huebner ran into roadblocks when looking to expand their Colorado-based business, Parker Baby Co. The company sells numerous baby and maternity products online to households throughout the U.S. Being able to fulfill orders quickly is a critical part of their business.For several years, the Huebners researched building... https://www.sendd.org/news-and-media/p/item/64814/five-nebraska-communities-selected-for-revitalize-and-thrive-initiative https://www.sendd.org/news-and-media/p/item/64814/five-nebraska-communities-selected-for-revitalize-and-thrive-initiative Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000 The Revitalize and Thrive initiative has announced the selection of five Nebraska communities – Southeast Omaha, Cozad, Auburn, McCook, and Seward to participate in an innovative partnership focused on community revitalization and youth retention.These communities will collaborate with nationally recognized revitalization strategist Jeff Siegler, along with regional leaders and student... https://www.sendd.org/news-and-media/p/item/64812/couple-enjoys-smalltown-feel-with-bigcity-benefits-after-moving-to-beatrice-nebraska https://www.sendd.org/news-and-media/p/item/64812/couple-enjoys-smalltown-feel-with-bigcity-benefits-after-moving-to-beatrice-nebraska Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Short commutes, sociable neighbors, and the opportunity to shape their surroundings—Nic and Jennifer Buller are enjoying these aspects of life after moving from Kansas to Beatrice, Nebraska. They’ve also enjoyed experiencing all there is to do in and around their new hometown.Nic and Jennifer both grew up in a small... https://www.sendd.org/news-and-media/p/item/64808/york-aims-for-thriving-bustling-downtown-with-revitalization-effort https://www.sendd.org/news-and-media/p/item/64808/york-aims-for-thriving-bustling-downtown-with-revitalization-effort Mon, 19 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000 For the fourth time in recent years, York is working to breathe new life into its downtown.City leaders said this time, it will be bigger and better.With more businesses at the table and a growing sense of urgency to boost tourism, they’re hoping this latest effort will take York to... https://www.sendd.org/news-and-media/p/item/64811/familyowned-manufacturer-flourishes-in-rural-nebraska https://www.sendd.org/news-and-media/p/item/64811/familyowned-manufacturer-flourishes-in-rural-nebraska Tue, 19 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Make playing with fire your day job.” That is the slogan Klute advertises on a billboard along Highway 81 in York, Nebraska to catch the attention of potential employees. With accelerating demand for its products, the steel fabricator is continually recruiting welders and machine operators to join its team.In 2008,... https://www.sendd.org/news-and-media/p/item/64815/agp-celebrates-grand-opening-of-new-soybean-processing-facility-in-david-city https://www.sendd.org/news-and-media/p/item/64815/agp-celebrates-grand-opening-of-new-soybean-processing-facility-in-david-city Wed, 23 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000  Ag Processing, Inc., a $700 million soybean crushing plant recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in David City and plans to be fully operational by August.A multimillion-dollar investment that will help grow and develop the city.“It boosts our business and our local business. It’s helped bring up revenue sales tax, which... https://www.sendd.org/news-and-media/p/item/64807/crete-offering-businesses-50000-grants-for-downtown-revitalization https://www.sendd.org/news-and-media/p/item/64807/crete-offering-businesses-50000-grants-for-downtown-revitalization Wed, 28 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000 The City of Crete is giving out grants for what it calls a “commercial rehabilitation” of its historic downtown area.Hopeful applicants showed up at an open house Wednesday to hear about the project.“I want to improve our store, of course, everyone wants that,” said Arminda Avilar, who works at a... https://www.sendd.org/news-and-media/p/item/64813/doctor-finds-welcoming-community-rewarding-career-in-lincoln https://www.sendd.org/news-and-media/p/item/64813/doctor-finds-welcoming-community-rewarding-career-in-lincoln Tue, 27 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000 “I would not pick another place to work,” said Dr. Julianna Peters, referring to Lincoln, Nebraska, where she has started a career in physical therapy.As a young healthcare professional with sought-after skills, Dr. Peters could have chosen to work almost anywhere. She preferred to be somewhere familiar.  That meant choosing...