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Thayer County Health Services
Sep 17 2026Thayer County Health Services (TCHS) has been an essential part of Hebron, Nebraska, since 1948. What started as a project to convert the Hebron College and Academy into a hospital has evolved into a health center that supports 288 communities within a 50-mile radius. TCHS has a Level IV Trauma...
The Fourth of July brings a whirlwind of events to Thayer County, but the fun doesn’t stop at the end of the month. There are plenty of events and activities throughout August for visitors who want to explore this beautiful corner of Nebraska.Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway in...
Few places celebrate the summer quite like Thayer County, Nebraska, where patriotic traditions pair with exciting new events to bring neighbors together. The Fourth of July is more than a holiday in Thayer County: it's a weekend of community, music, food, family fun, and memories that truly establish it as...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TCEDA Executive Director Carley Bruning Named NEDA Professional of the Year KEARNEY, Neb. – Carley Bruning of Thayer County was named the Nebraska Economic Developers Association (NEDA) Local Professional of the Year on June 11 during the organization’s annual conference in Kearney. Bruning serves as the executive director of...
The grand silhouette against the Nebraska sky at the edge of town has become a community gathering space and wedding venue. Known to some as the Borden Mansion or Lake Mansion, it is now The Mansion at R&R Acres.For owners Rick and Ranae Hintz, this business venture is a dream...
Plains Tree Farm and DPM Inc. Named 2026 “Thriving in Thayer County” Business Award Recipients
Feb 11 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThayer County, Neb. — The Thayer County Economic Development Alliance (TCEDA) is proud to announce Plains Tree Farm and DPM Inc. as the 2026 recipients of the Thriving in Thayer County Business Award. This year’s honor recognizes not just a successful business, but a family’s multi-generational commitment to entrepreneurship,...
Upstarts Program Connects Thayer Central Students With Local Businesses to Solve Real-World Challenges
Jan 15 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEUpstarts Program Connects Thayer Central Students With Local Businesses to Solve Real-World ChallengesDecember 10, 2025HEBRON, Neb. — Seven students from Thayer Central Community Schools completed a six-week entrepreneurial innovation program this fall through Upstarts, a learning experience facilitated by Thayer and Nuckolls County Extension and the Thayer County...
TCEDA Recognizes Manufacturing Day
Oct 22 2025Agriculture and manufacturing are two of the highest-grossing economic sectors in Thayer County and across America. Due to its essential contribution to the nation’s commercial strength, the first Friday in October is nationally celebrated as Manufacturing Day. Closer to home, manufacturing is a vital pillar for our community and state...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThis year’s event featured 23 local businesses representing a diverse range of industries — from the trades and manufacturing to real estate, healthcare, and banking. Approximately 75 sophomore students from all three county schools — Deshler Public School, Bruning-Davenport USD, and Thayer Central Community Schools — participated in...
Earlier this year, Thayer County Health Services (TCHS), located in Hebron, Nebraska, ranked in the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. CEO Brian Rokusek states, “Being recognized as a 2025 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital is a testament to the commitment of our entire...
New Martial Arts Training Facility Opens in Hebron, NebraskaFirst-Ever Jiu Jitsu Offering in Thayer CountyHebron, NE – A new chapter in fitness and self-defense has arrived in Hebron with the opening of a martial arts training facility at 416 Lincoln Ave. Led by instructor Michael Hawkins, the facility offers Thayer...
Nestled in the heart of Thayer County, Nebraska, Made Whole Nutrition serves functional medicine practitioners, nutritionists, and health coaches worldwide. They empower these health professionals to streamline their businesses and amplify their impact. By providing template, white-label, educational, and promotional resources, Made Whole Nutrition frees up these dedicated professionals’ time...