Beatrice & Gage County News & Events

Nebraska Public Power District recently reported that the first phase of its nuclear power siting study has been concluded. NGage is proud to report that Beatrice is among the state’s most feasible locations for a nuclear reactor.According to Nebraska Public Power District, Beatrice is a Highly Feasible Location for Nuclear...Continue Reading

NGage reports Beatrice scored first place in a siting study for new state-of-the-art nuclear reactors. The high score doesn’t mean nuclear power is coming to Beatrice tomorrow, but residents should consider the positives, such as energy security, economic growth, high-paying jobs, and a dependable, affordable, and carbon-free energy system.After Siting...Continue Reading

NGage analysis shows Hickory Industrial Site and other Gage County sites can support multiple biofuel projects in the area. While multiple ongoing projects for nuclear power and carbon sequestration are on the way, “Nebraska’s Biogenic CO2 Industrial Park” and multiple green businesses are already here.Hickory Industrial Site Offers Gage County...Continue Reading

NGage believes the conversion of the 400-mile Trailblazer Pipeline will position Gage County, which sits at its eastern terminus, as a hub for biogenic industrial development. The existing infrastructure of this pipeline gives companies new opportunities, such as the ability to move CO2 into underground reservoirs or pull from it...Continue Reading

NGage actively supports the introduction of nuclear power to Gage County and encourages the community to do the same. There are massive benefits to the advanced small modular reactors considered for Gage County nuclear power, which come equipped with the latest safety features.Nuclear Reactors Bring Cheap, Clean Power and New...Continue Reading

NGage is pleased to announce that a siting study by the Nebraska Public Power District chose to review Beatrice. This study analyzed 16 communities to determine their suitability for a nuclear reactor—both how well the area suits a reactor, and how it benefits the community.Beatrice Scores High In Nuclear Siting...Continue Reading

Thanks to Hickory Industrial Site and other locations, NGage believes bioenergy and the biofuels industry could be the lynchpin of the future Gage County economy. This forward-thinking biogenic park represents the first step in environmentally-conscious industry support in southeastern Nebraska.Award-Winning Hickory Industrial Site Highlights Biofuel and Bioenergy Potential for Gage...Continue Reading

NGage believes Gage County could soon become a critical part of a regional carbon capture and sequestration pipeline. This process involves pulling the greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide (CO2), from various sources and storing it deep underground. Tallgrass is one of the many companies able to retrofit their equipment to capture...Continue Reading

Ongoing nuclear siting feasibility studies will advance the installation of advanced small modular reactors in selected Nebraska municipalities, which NGage urges the county to support. Nuclear power has potential in Gage County if the people welcome it.NGage Calls for Gage County Residents to Consider Advanced Small Modular Reactors and Nuclear...Continue Reading

Nuclear power plants are becoming smaller, safer, and more scalable every year, and NGage is proud to welcome their potential for the area. New research for cutting-edge facilities shows a rare opportunity to become part of the future of energy.NGage Proud to Score High in Nuclear Power Plant Siting Study A...Continue Reading

Well, actually, you can spell ‘economic development’ without the letters “L,” “A,” “N,” and “D,” but proper economic development becomes extremely difficult without suitable locations - land as well as existing buildings - to attract corporations, propel small business owners or house potential workers and their families. NGage’s mission is to...Continue Reading

NGage actively strives to sustain and grow the regional economy and quality of life. Our leadership and access to resources target Gage County communities to help the skilled workforce and both existing local businesses and attract new businesses.Working to improve communities and lives in Gage County NGage is committed to collaborating...Continue Reading

Homestead National Historic Park celebrates the reason Gage County was founded: the Homestead Act of 1862. Find the oldest restored tallgrass prairie in the country here. NGage recommends every Gage County resident visit the park for the rare opportunity to experience the challenges our ancestors overcame. Homestead National Historic Park Restores...Continue Reading

When NGage learned about the demand for childcare, we met the need immediately with the Communities for Kids Initiative, or Gage County C4K. Kicked off in 2021, this initiative soon expanded into something far more. NGage’s Communities for Kids Initiative Helps with their Childcare NeedsC4K is built on partnerships with public...Continue Reading

The Young Professionals Group (YPG) is investing in the next generation of Gage County business leaders. Our partnerships with local enterprises bring veterans’ experience and youthful determination together, helping young professionals succeed. Cooperation is the Theme for the Gage County Young Professionals GroupThis partnership between the Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce...Continue Reading

NGage supports entrepreneurial activity and small business through actions, not words. We’re dedicated to helping the modern pioneers in Gage County tackle challenges and overcome obstacles. We highlight the true potential of our community’s entrepreneurial activity.Fostering Entrepreneurial Activity: How NGage Supports Small Business in Beatrice NGage both encourages new small business...Continue Reading

NGage is dedicated to preserving the historic buildings on Main Street that put Gage County on the National Register of Historic Places. Our proud frontier history stretches from Abraham Lincoln’s signature on the Homestead Act and continues today. Historic Buildings on Main Street: The National Register of Historic Places Recognizes Your...Continue Reading

Gage County’s own Beatrice Municipal Airport has a history of successful flight almost as old as aviation itself. It also has all the benefits of a major airport with none of the drawbacks, plus a convenient location. Beatrice Municipal Airport Supports Gage County Air Traffic This local airport is not limited to...Continue Reading

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is partnering with rural Americans on hundreds of clean energy projects to lower energy bills, expand access to clean energy and create jobs for U.S. farmers, ranchers and agricultural producers. Many of the projects are funded by President...Continue Reading

At the National Rural Grocer’s Summit today, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA and Reinvestment Fund are launching a new program under the Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) to increase access to healthy foods in communities underserved by grocery stores. Funding for the new Food Access and Retail...Continue Reading