Article submitted for The Ord Quiz
October 31, 2018
By Trevor Lee – Director, Valley County Economic Development
Thousands of volunteer hours and donations have been invested since 2013 in order to align funds needed to replace the 1978 Ord …
There’s something special happening on the northwest corner of the square in Burwell. It’s home to a type of business you don’t normally find in rural Nebraska.
A small batch, specialty coffee roastery. Normal Roasting Company.
Josh and Sara Holmquist …
The Ord Area Chamber of Commerce is serving as a Neighborhood Champion for the fifth year in a row for Small Business Saturday which coincides with the community’s annual WinterFest celebration on November 24, 2018, the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
As …
Nonprofit organizations are an important part of any community. Volunteer opportunities with local nonprofits give residents a sense of purpose and contribution. The work that nonprofits do may provide safety, entertainment, recreation or education among other things that area residents …
Professional Eyecare has been offering superior care for their patients ever since 1975 when Dr. Roger McCartney opened the practice in the basement of what is now Great Western Bank in downtown Ord.
After outgrowing their original location, the business …
It’s inspiring to be a part of an effort that is helpful to others. A movement that creates positive impacts. A network that people want to be a part of.
The Ord Area Chamber of Commerce strives to achieve each …
Nebraska Shakespeare’s 13th annual season of “Shakespeare On Tour” will perform “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at 7:30 PM on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at The Golden Husk Theatre.
The performance is geared toward audiences of all-ages and admission is $15 …
There “ain’t no feelin’ like cowmobeelin.” You’ll find this phrase on the back of all Knight Trucking trailers as they travel throughout Nebraska and beyond hauling livestock.
The values of this soon-to-be third generation business are rooted in their love …
The youth are our future. Supporting Junior Chant Pride, a program designed by Ord Public Schools, means you’re supporting the development of local students as they learn the value of being kind, working hard and never giving up.
During the …
Another school year is upon us which means another year of School-to-Work (STW) – a program coordinated by the Ord Area Chamber of Commerce, Valley County Economic Development and Ord Public Schools.
STW engages Ord High School seniors in local …
