Rural Workforce Housing Fund Plays Key Role in Ogallala’s Growth

The friendly people and natural beauty of western Nebraska motivated Molly Jeffres to move back to Ogallala after living in Denver, Colorado. “I am a person who loves to be able to see the big sky whenever I want. I love driving five minutes away from my house and being by a cornfield or at the lake. I love the Nebraska landscape and the people and the simple way of life here. That was the biggest draw – to come home to live a simpler life,” said Jeffres, Community Development Coordinator for Keith County Area Development (KCAD).

Now, Jeffres is helping others make the move to western Nebraska. Like she was, many people are attracted to the region’s wide-open spaces and welcoming communities. However, finding a house can be difficult. While there are great career opportunities available, families looking to move to western Nebraska sometimes have a hard time finding a place to live. The growth of communities depends on the development of affordable housing.

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