Help Strengthen Childcare in the Nebraska Panhandle

The Northwest Nebraska Development Corporation (NNDC) serves as the strategic heart of economic vitality for Dawes County, acting as a bridge between community goals and business success. By championing a resilient and diversified economy, the NNDC ensures that Chadron, Crawford, and the surrounding rural areas remain competitive in an evolving...Continue Reading

On Nov. 7, 2025, the Safeway in Chadron closed its doors for the final time, one of twelve grocery stores shut down by Safeway/Albertson’s across Nebraska, Colorado, and New Mexico. The closure impacted 49 employees and now leaves Chadron with only one full-service grocery outlet remaining in the city.In light...Continue Reading

The Expressway to Strengthen Nebraska’s EconomyFor more than three decades, Nebraska’s local leaders, businesses, and transportation coalitions have advanced a powerful vision: a modern north–south trade corridor connecting the Great Plains to markets from Canada to Mexico. The Heartland Expressway, which forms the central third of the larger Ports to...Continue Reading