Development Council News

Empowering Change: Intern Foundry–Kearney Connects Students to Real-World Impact

Local entrepreneurs pitch for $5,000 cash at Big Idea Buffalo County

Buffalo County Economic Pulse | October 2025

Buffalo County Economic Pulse | September 2025

Buffalo County Economic Pulse | August 2025

Kearney Among 16 Nebraska Communities Considered for Advanced Nuclear Reactor Site

City of Kearney Secures $4M Loan for Lead Line Replacement Project

City of Gibbon Strengthens Infrastructure, Paves Way for Growth through Leadership Certified Community Program

Buffalo County Economic Pulse | August 2025

City of Kearney Recognized as Community of the Year

Rural Nebraska Isn't a Footnote, It's the Foundation

Kearney Tomorrow 2050 Visioning Session Results: Collective Forward Vision

Buffalo County Economic Pulse | July 2025

Kearney Named Nebraska's Final Good Life District

Elm Creek Childcare Initiative Aims to Provide More Childcare Options

Buffalo County Economic Pulse | June 2025

Kearney Landmark Celebrates 25 Years

Dr. Neal Schnoor Appointed as Next Chancellor of the University of Nebraska-Kearney

Trevor Lee Recognized for Leadership as Outgoing NEDA President at Annual Conference

Kearney Visitors' Bureau President Retires After 39 Years of Service

Young Kearney Entrepreneur Building Nationwide Business

Buffalo County Economic Pulse | May 2025

City of Ravenna Expands Housing Through Rural Workforce Housing Fund

Kearney, NE Buckle Partners with Raikes School for AI Fashion-Forward Makeover

Buffalo County Leads the Way in Creating Additional Licensed Childcare Providers

Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon Celebrates Community Achievements

Buffalo County Economic Pulse | April 2025

Kearney Boasts Candidacy to Have Good Life District

Kearney SportsPlex Facility Opens

Gov. Pillen Announces Awards for 6 Regions, One Nebraska Priority Projects

Starostka Group Ready to Develop Another Tract in East Kearney: The Meadows, With 66 Lots

Kearney Tomorrow 2050 Visioning Sessions Highlight Community Assests, Opportunities

Pleasanton Selected for 'Communities for Kids' Initiative

Development Council, Partners Welcome Community to New Building

Development Council for Buffalo County Welcomes New Board Members

Report: University of Nebraska-Kearney Helps Drive Growth for State

UNL Study Shows Success of Business Innovation Programs in Strengthening Entrepreneurship, Supporting Job Creation

Museum of Nebraska Art to reopen with grand celebration on May 3

Ravenna Area Selected for Communities for Kids Initiative

Commentary: Next steps for Nebraska's Future

UNK scholarship program paves path to rewarding careers in public administration

UNK Program Promotes Health Care Opportunities in Rural Communities

City of Kearney Announces $2.6 Million Grant for Infrastructure Improvements

Kearney school recognized for exceptional student achievement

Downtown Kearney Rehabilitation Grant funding available

Kearney city council approves actions for 45 housing lots near M Ave for Habitat for Humanity

Development Council Set to Welcome Amanda Polacek as Director of Operations & Marketing

"It's part of your legacy": Clouse reflects on time as Kearney mayor

Development Council for Buffalo County Moves into New Collaborative Office Space

UNK grad David Almanza builds a rewarding career in construction management

UNK construction management program is a pipeline for high-demand positions

Governor Pillen Leads State Trade Delegation to Germany

Big Idea Kearney inspires local entrepreneurs, UNK students to pursue their dreams

Three Buffalo County Manufacturing Companies Driving Their Industries Forward

Kinkaider Brewing Co. announces new Tri-Cities location following plans to close in Grand Island

DED Announces Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund Investments across the State

From sunrise to sunset: OutRun autonomous system transforms farming

Study ranks Nebraska No. 1 in financial literacy

NPPDs Wholesale Rates Remain Among Lowest in Nation

UNMC College of Medicine names inaugural regional associate dean for Kearney campus

Summer on the Hill: UNK student Paxton Robertson explores careers in Washington, DC

UNK recognized as national leader in advancing first-generation student success

Kearney's "The Bricks" becomes Nebraska Creative District

SkyWest selected to provide United Express Service at Kearney, Nebraska

Gov. Pillen Hosts One Nebraska Ag and Economic Development Summit

Kearney Selected as Finalist for Advanced Nuclear Reactor Site Evaluation

Law Enforcement Appreciation Banquet hosted in Kearney

CHI Health and Nebraska Cancer Specialists announce collaboration

Miller & Associates: Pioneering Quality and Dependable Civil Engineering for Nearly 50 Years

Gibbon Industrial Site Undergoes Extensive Evaluation for Future Development

They want you here: Rural Immersion Program brings UNK health science students to the communities that need them

2023 Dawson PPD annual report

Kayaker says Nebraska a 'water wonderland' filled with hidden gems

Deadline Approaching for Tallgrass Scholarship in Partnership with Southeast Community College

Midlands Contracting Inc.: A Pillar of Progress in Buffalo County

Retired UNK chancellor reflects on 42 years of public service as living proof of NU mission

Casting arms and dissecting hearts: High schoolers get hands-on during UNK health science camp

Classic Car Collection Rebrands as 'The American Automobile Experience'

Museum of Nebraska Art in Kearney gets additional state financial boost for expansion, restoration

Digital Expressions Media Camp sparks a passion for communication careers

2024 Downtown Kearney rehabilitation grant awards announced

Kearney City Council approves future housing project

Cozad native Anne Dishman named as new CEO of Kearney YMCA

Kearney Regional picks South Dakota native as new CEO

Gov. Pillen Invites Nebraskans to Register for the One Nebraska Ag & Economic Development Summit, Headlined by Husker AD Troy Dannen

Taking flight: Phoenix native Clara Rios finds home in UNK aviation program

UNK receives $2M in federal funding to address states early childhood workforce shortage

UNK faculty partner with ESU 10 to tackle teacher shortage

From Recreation to Transportation, Kearney's Investments Set the Stage for Community, Economic Growth

Kearney's Investments Set the Stage for Continued Growth

ALLO finishes construction in Kearney

Kearney City Council appoints Brenda Jensen as city manager

Mayor Stan Clouse: A Legacy of Community Impact and Leadership

UNK Chancellor Doug Kristensen: A Champion of Community Growth and Innovation

Retired City Manager Michael Morgan - A Legacy of Service and Innovation

Topping Out celebration held for Kearneys SportsPlex facility

EPIC Option Will Undercut Nebraska's Competitiveness

Kearney Regional Medical Centers Journey of Innovation, Expansion, and Nonprofit Partnership with Bryan Health

Keep living your dream: Big Idea Kearney competition celebrates innovation, entrepreneurial spirit

New Census of Agriculture shows Nebraska is a farming powerhouse