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Ron Tillery

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The Good Life is Calling You To Phelps County, Nebraska

Holdrege, Nebraska and Phelps County serve as a regional employment center attracting commuters, consumers and service seekers from an eight-county region.

Enjoying a rich natural resource base, including North America’s largest underground aquifer, Phelps County is the heart of the nation’s breadbasket leading in the production of corn, soybeans and cattle.

A workforce that consistently earns high marks for productivity helps make Holdrege and Phelps County attractive choices for companies seeking cost-effective options to re-shore their operations.

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$228,136,783

Total Market Sales Potential

USDA Ag Census

21,592

Primary Retail Trade Area Population

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$85,598

Average Household Income

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Phelps County Fair to Host New Foundation’s Launch Event BARES & BULLS BASH Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Phelps County farmers will be in the spotlight as the new Rural Frontier Foundation launches its first major event in partnership with the Phelps County Fair. The Phelps County Ag Society, with sponsorship from the new...

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DG Fuels Awarded U.S. Patent for Breakthrough High Carbon Conversion Approach to Making Synthetic Fuels from Biomass Friday, June 20, 2025

DG Fuels technology directly addresses the challenge of scaling production to meet the environmental demands of the aviation industry, without the need for new engine development or additional distribution infrastructure.DG Fuels, LLC, a leading Synthetic...

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Glenwood Boosts Local Connectivity Thursday, June 19, 2025

Glenwood Telecommunications has invested millions of dollars in Phelps County the past two years to ensure residents and businesses have access to reliable high-speed internet. That investment is now benefiting Holdrege residents and businesses and giving...

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Rite Way Milk Has Supported Dairy Farmers for Nearly 80 Years Through Its Hauling Services Saturday, June 7, 2025

Many residents of Phelps County, Nebraska, have deep roots in the community, and the owners of Rite Way Milk are a great example of families who have built their legacies here. Rite Way Milk was...

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The Midsummer Festival (a Swedish Days Tradition) is a Great Reminder of the Varied Economic Impacts of Tourism Tuesday, June 3, 2025

The Midsummer Festival, organized by the Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Nearly 6,000 attendees are expected to attend the events in Holdrege from June 19 through 21.Midsummer Festival (A...

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Young Entrepreneurs Thriving in Phelps County Wednesday, May 21, 2025

A growing number of young entrepreneurs are proving that age is no obstacle to success. From dog grooming to lighting and a hardware store, several enterprising young entrepreneurs are adding to the Phelps County economy...

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Funky Monkey Brings Shaved Ice and Smiles to Holdrege Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Ronda and Terry Booth of Holdrege spent years dreaming about a retirement gig operating a shaved ice business. Their dream is coming true with the opening of Funky Monkey Shaved Ice & More LLC, a...

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New Homes Rise in Holdrege’s CREW and Northern Meadows Subdvisions Wednesday, May 21, 2025

At least seven new homes are under construction in Holdrege’s newest subdivisions, the CREW subdivision in east Holdrege and Northern Meadows near the new ballfields.The Phelps County Development Corporation sparked the development of the new...

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Jared Engelbert, PCDC Board President, Will Focus on Downtown Growth and New Industry Development Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Jared Engelbert, Vice President of First State Bank, was recently named the new President of the Phelps County Development Corporation (PCDC) Board of Directors. He succeeds Shane Westcott, who served as board president for two...

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5 Tactics for Entrepreneurs to Balance AI with Humanity Tuesday, April 22, 2025

With artificial intelligence (AI) set to contribute up to €15.7 trillion to the global economy, and create more than 60 million new jobs by the end of this year, the opportunities are immense. Yet, 75%...

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