Yearly Archives: 2015

$250,000 CDBG funds awarded for Oconto water/wastewater project

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) today awarded $250,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to the Village of Oconto to pursue a project in the Water/Wastewater category.

Hudl to Build Headquarters, Create New Jobs in West Haymarket

Hudl expects to add up to 300 new high-tech jobs over the next three years. Hudl is partnering with one of its investors, Nelnet, which plans to use the building for additional growth, including the expansion of its software development team in Lincoln.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Latex Paint Exchange Set for Saturday, April 25

Lincoln and Lancaster County residents can dispose of unwanted chemicals by bringing them to a household hazardous waste collection from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at Wal-Mart, 87th and Highway 2. This event is sponsored by the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department and is for households only. Business waste will not be accepted

No-Interest Loan Program Improves Homes and Neighborhoods

Mayor Chris Beutler today said the City's Home Improvement Loan Program (HILP) is another tool to strengthen neighborhoods across Lincoln. Through HILP, zero-interest loans are available to qualified low- to moderate-income homeowners for up to $15,000, and the monthly loan payments can be extended for as long as ten years.

$250,000 CDBG funds awarded for water/wastewater project in Firth

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) today awarded $250,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to the Village of Firth to pursue a project in the Water/Wastewater category

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Mayor Says User Fees Increases Help Prevent Property Tax Hike

Mayor Chris Beutler today said user fee increases helped his administration meet its main objectives for the City's first biennial budget - no property tax increase, no major program cuts and no use of one-time money for ongoing programs.

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NIFA’s Homeownership Team Announces Top Producer and Shining Star Award Winners

NIFA’s Homeownership team recently held annual lender training meetings at the LaVista Conference Center on October 17th and at the Holiday Inn Express in North Platte on October 18th. At these events, awards were presented to the Top Producers and Shining Stars. Top Producer awards are given to the top ten loan officers who originate the most NIFA loans for first-time homebuyers in Nebraska in 2015.