https://www.phelpscountyne.com Phelps County Development Corporation News Feed Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:19:28 +0000 en-US https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/70065/nebraska-public-power-district-enters-growth-phase-to-meet-energy-demand https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/70065/nebraska-public-power-district-enters-growth-phase-to-meet-energy-demand Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Demand for electricity is higher than ever, and the need for stable electricity will just keep growing. Experts believe demand will increase by 39% by 2035, leaving utility providers across the United States working to meet customer needs. The Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) already has plans in place to... https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/70057/new-home-savings-program-&-pcdc-grants-a-winning-combination https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/70057/new-home-savings-program-&-pcdc-grants-a-winning-combination Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 A new Nebraska first-time homebuyer program combined with PCDC’s down payment assistance grants could make Phelps County even more attractive for home seekers.In April, Nebraska lawmakers passed the First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account Act to help more Nebraskans put down roots in their community.  This law was passed at the urging... https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/70056/pcdc-spreads-holiday-cheer-with-go!-sparkle-lighting-grants https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/70056/pcdc-spreads-holiday-cheer-with-go!-sparkle-lighting-grants Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 PCDC is spreading holiday cheer again this year with the GO! SPARKLE grant program.Businesses can apply to receive up to a $250 matching grant to enhance or expand exterior holiday lighting for Christmas or other holidays. The program supports a growing national trend: holiday décor matters to shoppers. According to a... https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/70055/momentum-dance-academy-chosen-for-2025-entrepreneurial-spirit-award https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/70055/momentum-dance-academy-chosen-for-2025-entrepreneurial-spirit-award Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 PCDC has selected MomenTum Dance Academy for the 2025 Entrepreneurial Spirit Award, Business of the Year.The business will be honored at PCDC’s Hall of Fame Banquet on Thursday, October 29, at the Holdrege Country Club.“It means a lot to me to have the work we're doing recognized in this way,”... https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/70052/axios-selected-as-friend-of-phelps-county https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/70052/axios-selected-as-friend-of-phelps-county Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 AXIOS Workforce & Talent Development has been selected as the 2025 Friend of Phelps County Award, Business of the Year. The organization will be honored at PCDC’s Hall of Fame Banquet on Thursday, October 29, at the Holdrege Country Club. American Ninja Warrior competitor Maggi Thorne will give the keynote address.AXIOS... https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/70138/social-media-collaboration-is-one-of-the-most-powerful-growth-tools-youre-not-using-yet https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/70138/social-media-collaboration-is-one-of-the-most-powerful-growth-tools-youre-not-using-yet Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 A client came to me not long ago with a problem that looked simple on the surface.Her business was good. Her customers loved her. Her content was consistent, and she had a following that engaged. But month after month, the needle barely moved. New customers were not coming in. The... https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/69770/legacy-christian-celebrates-fifth-school-year-adding-to-phelps-countys-community-assets https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/69770/legacy-christian-celebrates-fifth-school-year-adding-to-phelps-countys-community-assets Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000 As students across Phelps County settle into a new school year, Legacy Christian School is celebrating a milestone of its own: five years of educating local students. What began in 2022 with just over 20 students in kindergarten through fourth grade has grown into a school serving 80 students from... https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/69768/my-fair-ladys-fashions-&-frills-welcomes-shoppers-with-a-fresh-new-look https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/69768/my-fair-ladys-fashions-&-frills-welcomes-shoppers-with-a-fresh-new-look Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000 What started as a broken window has resulted in a remodeled storefront and an improved shopping experience at My Fair Lady’s Fashions and Frills.Owner Margaret Kring said she arrived at the store in late 2025 to find a cracked window. After researching repair options, she decided it was time for... https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/69760/sweet-blooms-village-growing-more-than-flowers https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/69760/sweet-blooms-village-growing-more-than-flowers Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000 PCDC’s goal is to “GROW37,” and a recent GO! Business Grant is helping a local flower business do exactly that.What started as a flower subscription business in 2023 has blossomed into a multifaceted agricultural enterprise and event business for Abbigail Thorell, owner of Sweet Blooms Village in Loomis. Thorell hails from... https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/69755/gray-creates-professional-opportunity-in-phelps-county https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/69755/gray-creates-professional-opportunity-in-phelps-county Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Attracting young professionals to return home to Phelps County can have a big impact on the community.Zach Gray is a great example. He returned home after college and law school to launch his own business, serve his community and raise a family. He is one of many Phelps County residents... https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/68992/growing-a-good-life-in-phelps-county https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/68992/growing-a-good-life-in-phelps-county Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 In the 1980s, John and Michelle Williams were teenagers growing up in Phelps County. Their days were filled with sports practices for the Loomis Wolves and Holdrege Dusters, working part-time jobs, and hanging out with friends.Today, John and Michelle are successful business owners of Ag Service Associates and recently celebrated... https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/68984/holdrege-fitness-co-expanding https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/68984/holdrege-fitness-co-expanding Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 A PCDC grant is helping a downtown fitness center expand.Adam Jantzi, owner of Holdrege Fitness Co., 311 East Ave., said he is adding 25 percent more space to his 24-hour gym plus new equipment and personal training.“The PCDC grant helped us get to the point where the ROI on the... https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/68982/big-city-amenities-small-town-living https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/68982/big-city-amenities-small-town-living Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Some believe that moving to a small community like Holdrege means giving up the amenities, entertainment and experiences you would find in a larger city.Spend a little time in Holdrege, and you might change your mind.For a community of just more than 5,000 people, Holdrege and the surrounding Phelps County... https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/70176/edgerton-explorit-center-launches-trade-sciences-program-invites-nebraska-schools-to-schedule-free-labs-and-demos https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/70176/edgerton-explorit-center-launches-trade-sciences-program-invites-nebraska-schools-to-schedule-free-labs-and-demos Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The Edgerton Explorit Center; Central Community College (CCC); and 6 Regions, One Nebraska announced the launch of Trades on the Move through the Ken Wortman Trades Science Program. The mobile educational program combines science, engineering, problem-solving, and career exploration to introduce students to the skilled trades. The program’s engaging, hands-on... https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/68571/from-holdrege-graduate-to-local-entrepreneur https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/68571/from-holdrege-graduate-to-local-entrepreneur Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Growing up in Holdrege, Marcus VanEperen said he felt valued because of the sense of community and people’s kindness toward him.“Whether it was through school, community events, or simply knowing my neighbors, there was always a feeling that people cared and wanted to see one another succeed,” he said. “I... https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/68573/phelps-county-is-a-great-place-to-be-a-kid-and-raise-one https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/68573/phelps-county-is-a-great-place-to-be-a-kid-and-raise-one Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 This summer, 9-year-old Vivian Engelbert hit her first home run playing softball at Holdrege’s brand new sports complex. She and her sisters perform dance recitals and school concerts on the stage of the Tassel, an upscale performing arts center. She plays every sport imaginable at the local YMCA and enjoys... https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/68569/steinshouer-pieces-together-new-career-at-sew-with-dani-jo https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/68569/steinshouer-pieces-together-new-career-at-sew-with-dani-jo Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 A former Holdrege High School geometry teacher has traded lesson plans for fabric bolts with the opening of a new quilt and fabric store in downtown Holdrege.Dani Steinshouer is opening Sew With Dani Jo at 802 4th Avenue this summer. The location is strategically located within the Iron Horse Arts... https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/68259/kim-and-jeremy-klein-help-phelps-county-residents-navigate-the-real-estate-market https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/68259/kim-and-jeremy-klein-help-phelps-county-residents-navigate-the-real-estate-market Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Buyers or sellers entering the real estate market in Phelps County can contact Kim and Jeremy Klein, who have been active in the area since 1997. The Kleins, owners of Real Estate Connection, enjoy helping people start their next chapters – especially first-time homebuyers.“I love helping people, particularly those who... https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/68723/why-relationships-still-win-projects-in-site-selection https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/68723/why-relationships-still-win-projects-in-site-selection Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 That process matters, and it has become increasingly sophisticated as data and analytics have transformed the front end of site selection. But it rarely explains the projects that break the mold — the large investments, the unusual requirements, and the opportunities that seem to emerge from nowhere.Those deals almost always... https://www.phelpscountyne.com/invest-in-pcdc/investor-profiles/p/item/68215/glenwood-provides-highspeed-internet-that-connects-nebraska-communities https://www.phelpscountyne.com/invest-in-pcdc/investor-profiles/p/item/68215/glenwood-provides-highspeed-internet-that-connects-nebraska-communities Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Glenwood is a full-service telecommunications provider that spans 17 Nebraska counties. Since 1957, its employees have operated on the core values of quality customer service and quick connections. The Glenwood team is also actively involved in Phelps County life and in the other communities it serves.“Large companies can deliver internet... https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/68130/new-gallery-new-businesses-add-momentum-to-iron-horse-arts-district https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/68130/new-gallery-new-businesses-add-momentum-to-iron-horse-arts-district Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 A music studio, creative wellness center, photography business and new art gallery are all adding energy to downtown Holdrege. Together, they represent the growing impact of the Iron Horse Arts District and its mission to spark economic growth through the arts.The Iron Horse Arts District opened its new Art Gallery... https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/68129/mahundis-launch-truhaven-inhome-care https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/68129/mahundis-launch-truhaven-inhome-care Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Alex and Kadi Mahundi are excited to announce the launch of TruHaven In-Home Care, a locally owned and operated home care agency dedicated to helping seniors live safely, independently, and with dignity in the comfort of their own homes.“TruHaven was founded on the belief that every person deserves to be... https://www.phelpscountyne.com/invest-in-pcdc/investor-profiles/p/item/68124/diana-watson-sees-how-economic-development-impacts-phelps-county https://www.phelpscountyne.com/invest-in-pcdc/investor-profiles/p/item/68124/diana-watson-sees-how-economic-development-impacts-phelps-county Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The Phelps County Development Corporation (PCDC) supports business development, entrepreneurial growth, and residents across the region. PCDC, a non-profit organization, is supported by investors, both individuals and businesses, who make financial contributions to ensure development operations and programs continue to be led at the local level, ensuring that money collected... https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/67985/andersons-choose-holdrege-for-family-&-future https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/67985/andersons-choose-holdrege-for-family-&-future Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 For Joseph and Jaimee Anderson, returning to Holdrege wasn't part of the original plan. Like many young adults, they left their hometown to pursue education, careers, and new experiences.  They returned for what was supposed to be a temporary stay when Jaimee’s dad was diagnosed with cancer. But during that... https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/67984/cables-cultivate-growth-in-phelps-county https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/67984/cables-cultivate-growth-in-phelps-county Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 From providing locally raised beef through Cross Diamond Meats to revitalizing the Bertrand Farmer's Market, Meredith Cable and her husband, Corey, have invested in ventures that strengthen connections and bring vitality to Phelps County.For Meredith, entrepreneurship was never part of the original plan.She grew up near St. Edward on a...