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Miller & Associates: Pioneering Quality and Dependable Civil Engineering for Nearly 50 Years
Jul 21 2024Miller & Associates, Consulting Engineers, P.C. (M&A) was founded in 1976. Mr. Miller had one clear goal: to provide clients with quality, dependable service from experienced, professional staff. Today, this full-service civil engineering firm still embodies that vision, operating out of its headquarters in Kearney, Nebraska.M&A's long-standing relationships with communities...
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Gibbon, NE - On May 13, 2024, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), in partnership with the Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD), conducted an extensive on-site evaluation of a potential industrial site east of Gibbon, Nebraska. The assessment, aimed at determining the site’s suitability for industrial development, brought together...
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No Power, No Project
Jul 12 2024Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving the data center market and the data center market is driving the energy market. I remember 20 years ago when the regulated utility companies were wondering where the next major power users were going to come from. Little did we realize consumer demand for Netflix,...
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Brodie Mitchell and Alexys Hurt sat at a table inside a cozy coffee shop just off Interstate 80, sipping specialty drinks and discussing their decision to pursue a health care career.The University of Nebraska at Kearney students talked about their desire to help others and make a positive impact on...
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Unlocking Economic Growth with General AviationHave you ever heard the hum of a plane overhead and wondered about the impact the local airport has on your community? You might be surprised to learn that general aviation airports are more than just takeoff and landing strips—they are powerful economic engines driving...
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2023 in reviewThe District recognized adequate margin to cover expenses and fund planned investments in the power system that reliably serves our customers. We reduced long-term debt by $4.6 million and invested $9 million in system assets. The District is dedicated to providing reliable, dependable and affordable energy to its...
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The more time I spend working in marketing, the more parallels I find between my professional and personal life. This makes sense because I am a human being with human experience. Naturally, there will be some synchronicities.I recently picked up Deepak Chopra's The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, and after...
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Grace Gaard has a different perspective of Nebraska than most.An avid kayaker, she calls the state a “water wonderland.”“You think you have to go somewhere else to do something in nature,” said the aquatic ecology education specialist for the Nebraska Game and Parks. “Nebraska has a lot of hidden gems,...
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Midlands Contracting Inc. has pioneered infrastructure development across Nebraska, Kansas, and the Midwest for over forty years. Since its establishment in 1977, the company has been at the forefront of sewer, water, and storm sewer projects, delivering a diverse range of projects, from multi-million dollar sewer interceptors to small concrete...
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Deadline Approaching for Tallgrass Scholarship in Partnership with Southeast Community College
Jun 24 2024Tallgrass and SCC partner to enhance the control room simulator lab and establish a multi-year scholarship program for the Energy Generations Operations Program in Milford, NE. Milford, Nebraska — Tallgrass is partnering with Southeast Community College (SCC) to enhance the college’s control room simulator lab and establish a multi-year scholarship program...
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Retired UNK chancellor reflects on 42 years of public service as ‘living proof’ of NU mission
Jun 22 2024KEARNEY — University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen retired May 31 after four decades of public service that he said represents “living proof” of NU’s mission.Kristensen left UNK after 22 years at the post, a capstone to his career that included nearly 14 years in the Nebraska Legislature...
Casting arms and dissecting hearts: High schoolers get hands-on during UNK health science camp
Jun 20 2024Allison Heath’s interest in health care was sparked by a popular TV series.“When I was younger, I fell in love with ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’” she explained.Like the characters on the long-running ABC drama, Heath dreamed of becoming a medical professional. “I just didn’t know it was possible,” she said.Her mindset changed...
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The American Automobile Experience, formerly known as The Classic Car Collection, is hosting a week-long grand reopening event complete with car shows, celebrity guest appearances and a drive-in movieKearney, Neb. — The Classic Car Collection today announced it will operate under a new name, The American Automobile Experience, and host...
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Museum of Nebraska Art in Kearney gets additional state financial boost for expansion, restoration
Jun 15 2024A $31.5-million expansion of the Museum of Nebraska Art in Kearney got a big financial boost this week, in part because other projects in the 3rd Congressional District didn’t launch their projects by deadline or needed less grant funding than planned.At a press conference on Wednesday, Gov. Jim Pillen announced...
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The Digital Expressions Media Camp has become a summer tradition for Linley Fegley.A soon-to-be senior at Cambridge High School, she’s attended the weeklong University of Nebraska at Kearney event three straight years.“I enjoy seeing some familiar faces, and I really love all of the experiences – being live on the...
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Tourism is an often-underutilized driver of economic growth, capable of transforming communities by creating jobs, fostering local businesses, and enhancing the overall quality of life. Economic developers and tourism professionals must work together to create a cohesive strategy that leverages the community’s tourism potential. Here’s how you can integrate tourism...
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The City of Kearney, in partnership with the Community Redevelopment Authority and Downtown Improvement Board, is proud to announce the 2024 Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Program awards for nine projects.This annual grant program is competitive, and we appreciate the excitement and vision the Downtown property owners have, as well as the...
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More than 36 acres of land are set to be transformed into housing units and commercial buildings in a central Nebraska city.The Kearney City Council approved the rezoning of more than 36 acres of agricultural land Tuesday night. The land is located on the northeast side of town, at the...
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The YMCA Board of Directors is thrilled to announce the appointment of Anne Dishman as the new CEO of the Kearney YMCA.Anne’s strengths include fostering a shared vision among staff, members, and the community. She possesses a strong operational background and a passion for the YMCA’s mission.Currently serving as the...
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A South Dakota native with decades of experience in hospital leadership will be the new CEO at Kearney Regional Medical Center.The hospital announced on Thursday that it selected Douglas Koch, MHA, for the role. He takes over on Aug. 5.According to a news release, Koch held clinical and leadership positions...
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If the past few years have reinforced any ideas about the ups and downs of the port industry, one axiom still rings true: Expect the unexpected.That’s because the unexpected is what usually causes disruption in the supply chain: it might be the COVID-19 pandemic. Or the violent incidents at the...
Governor Jim Pillen, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) encourage Nebraskans to register for the One Nebraska Ag & Economic Development Summit. This year’s event will take place August 7-8, 2024, at the Younes Conference Center North in Kearney.Registration for the Summit...
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Clara Rios, set to graduate from UNK in 2026, has already taken flight toward her career goals. With her private pilot’s license secured and current role at Kearney Regional Airport, the Phoenix, Arizona, native discusses how the unique combination of practical flight training and other hands-on learning at UNK is...
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UNK receives $2M in federal funding to address state’s early childhood workforce shortage
May 22 2024The University of Nebraska at Kearney is receiving $2 million in federal funding to support and expand the state’s early childhood education workforce.Recently approved by Congress, the funding from the U.S. Department of Education will allow UNK and its partners to create a community-based workforce development initiative aimed at improving...