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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...
Assertiveness, dominance, competition, risk-taking: these are the hallmarks of traditional leadership models, and they’re overwhelmingly associated with men. From corporate boardrooms to political offices, the archetype of a “strong” leader has been built around commanding voices, hardliner decisions, and lone-wolf thinking.This framing isn’t just outdated: it’s dangerous.The traits we’ve long...
USDA Expands Efforts to Strengthen Rural Food Animal Veterinary Workforce and Protect America’s Food Supply
Aug 28 2025U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced a commitment to new actions (PDF, 1.2 MB) to increase the number of rural food animal veterinarians across the U.S. and recruit new veterinarians to join the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in their role to protect American ranchers, animals, and...
High-Tech Horizons
Aug 27 2025How AI and Remote Work Are Redefining Talent and Spaces in 2025Digital nomads—remote workers who blend professional productivity with geographic freedom—have emerged as the clearest sign that the post-COVID workplace will never return to its old form. What was once a fringe lifestyle for freelancers is now a dominant trend...
The Powerhouses Driving GrowthIn today’s dynamic economic landscape, tourism has emerged as a robust engine for local, state, and national growth. Over the last two years, particularly in the period from 2024 to 2025, the industry has not only rebounded from global disruptions but has also reinvented its strategic role...
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...
As the owner of Land of Milk and Honey, Jennifer McMullen truly knows fragrances. She used her understanding of perfect pairings as a relocation guide that followed the unique scent of success. McMullen’s path was infused with the sweet smells of low crime rates, excellent schools, a high quality of...
7/15/2025JessaLynn Hudson, TCEDA InternNestled in the heart of Thayer County, Belvidere’s Whistle Stop Station has long been a symbol of the town’s rich railroad history—and now, thanks to a recent grant, it’s becoming an even more welcoming destination for families and visitors alike."Whistle Stop Station" Playground With help from Thayer County...
Chester, NE — For over four decades, RJ Woods has quietly built more than cabinets—it’s built a reputation. Founded in 1983 by Robert (Bob) Onnen and Joe Carbounneau, the cabinetry business known for fine craftsmanship and friendly service has stood as a symbol of reliability in Thayer County. Now, as...
Designing Beyond the Assembly Line
Feb 10 2025The Detroit factory where Henry Ford first began mass-producing automobiles had a transformative impact not just on the auto industry but on manufacturing and business practices across all industries. However, that factory was singular in purpose—assembling a Model T as quickly and uniformly as possible.Today, while optimal efficiency in production...