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NebraskaStatewide

How Nebraska Communities Are Planning for the Next Generation of Growth

Cities and towns across the state are balancing housing, infrastructure, water, jobs, and regional identity.

Nebraska Meridian Staff · Jul 31, 2026 · 1 min

The PlattePlatte Valley

The Platte River Remains Central to Nebraska's Environmental Future

Water, wildlife, agriculture, and community development continue to converge along one of the state's defining rivers.

Sarah Boone · Jul 30, 2026 · 1 min

Open CountryThe Sandhills

The Sandhills May Be Nebraska's Best-Kept Secret

One of the largest intact grassland ecosystems in the world sits quietly in the middle of Nebraska, largely undiscovered by outside visitors.

Jacob Kinsella · Jul 29, 2026 · 1 min

LongitudeStatewide

Nebraska Can't Grow Its Way Out of a Water Problem

Every conversation about Nebraska's economic future eventually runs into the same constraint, and we are not treating it with the urgency it deserves.

Walter Osei · Jul 26, 2026 · 1 min

NebraskaStatewide

New Census Data Shows a Shifting Population Map Across Nebraska

The latest population estimates show continued growth in the east and stabilization in parts of the west, complicating old assumptions about rural decline.

Claire Osborne · Jul 26, 2026 · 1 min

The PlatteStatewide

Water Managers Respond as Drought Conditions Persist Across the State

Extended dry conditions in several regions have prompted new conservation measures from irrigation districts and municipal utilities alike.

Sarah Boone · Jul 24, 2026 · 1 min

The ExchangeStatewide

Nebraska Small Businesses Navigate Rising Operating Costs

From insurance premiums to commercial rent, small business owners across the state describe a tightening margin for error.

Maria Reyes · Jul 22, 2026 · 1 min

GroundworkStatewide

Nebraska Election Officials Prepare New Ballot Security Measures

County clerks across the state are rolling out updated ballot tracking and audit procedures ahead of the next election cycle.

Nebraska Meridian Staff · Jul 21, 2026 · 1 min

The ExchangeStatewide

Nebraska Farmland Values Rise as Generational Transition Accelerates

As older farmers retire, land is changing hands at a pace that is reshaping ownership patterns across the state.

Tom Hollis · Jul 21, 2026 · 1 min

The ExchangeStatewide

Nebraska State Agencies Modernize Aging Software Systems

A multi-year technology upgrade effort is replacing decades-old systems across several state departments.

Priya Nandakumar · Jul 20, 2026 · 1 min