Elmwood Nebraska News - September 17, 2025

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Elmwood Economic Development Survey

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is helping the Village of Elmwood to create an economic development plan that will shape Elmwood’s future—grounded in the stories, hopes, and needs of its people. Your perspectives on roads, housing, public spaces, and everyday life are vital in building a plan that honors Elmwood’s past while guiding the community toward a secure and thriving future for all.

Take the SURVEY Here

There are 12 questions in the survey. Survey replies are anonymous and will be used to develop a vision and guiding principles for Elmwood. The survey opens on September 12th, 2025 and we will accept responses until the survey closes on September 21, 2025. Please click the link in the comments to complete the survey.

Or you can stop by the Village office (221 S. 4th Street, Elmwood, NE) to fill out the survey in hard copy.

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If you needed another reason to get an Elmwood Library card, THIS is it!! 

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 Elmwood Library Hours

Monday:  3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Tuesday:  2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Wednesday:  2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday:  10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday:  10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Easy Library Links

Online Card Catalog https://elmwoodpubliclibrary.follettdestiny.com/ 

Libby Library App https://help.libbyapp.com/index.htm

Elmwood Rescue Squad Needs More Team Members

Is this you?  CLICK HERE to fill out an inquiry form and learn more.  

  Village Updates

The free pantry is here to serve our community. It is for neighbors helping neighbors. Take what you need or leave what you can.

Elmwood #LittleFreePantry

The Little Free Pantry is between Hufstader Chiropractor and the Elmwood Meat Market

Area News  

Opening Day at Bloom Farm is September 20th!

The 21st annual pumpkin patch season at Bloom Farm opens this weekend! Join us for fall family fun, including hay rides to the U-pick pumpkin patch, a corn pit, play areas, nature trails, farm animals, games, shopping, delicious food & more. Admission is just $10 per person, and free for ages 2 & under. There's no admission fee to come shop or visit the Schoolhouse Cafe.

Open 10 AM-6 PM weekends through Oct. 28. Also open Monday-Tuesday-Friday in October, 10 AM-3 PM. Sat.

Sun. Sept. 21 - First Responder, Military & Park Service Day. Half-price admission to these groups + their immediate household.

Sun. Sept. 28 - Teacher & School Staff Appreciation Day. FREE admission to school employees.

Sat. Oct. 4 - Dog Day to benefit pet rescue. Dog admission of $7 will be donated to a local rescue partner

Bid Online >>

Join Conservation Nebraska and our partners for an event aimed to bring people together to discuss the opportunities created by renewable energy. When we work together to address challenges we can become more resilient, efficient, and create solutions to the issues our communities face.

Space is limited and registration is required. Please visit https://secure.everyaction.com/olPtC1l2gU2soQ_YWMZ29g2 to reserve your spot today.

9:30 AM - Check-in - coffee and snacks provided

10 AM - Session 1 - featuring Josh Moenning, John Hansen and Kevin Connot. These experts will focus on how economic growth with renewable energy can benefit rural communities. They will focus on how energy development is economic development.

Josh is director of New Power Nebraska and runs a small business focused on renewable energy development. He served as Mayor of Norfolk and as a Norfolk City Councilman. He also assists his family's beef business and has two children. He's worked in the Nebraska Legislature, for the U.S. House of Representatives, and as executive director of the infrastructure development group 4 Lanes 4 Nebraska.

John has served as the President of the Nebraska Farmers Union since 1990, currently the longest serving president. He also serves the National Farmers Union in a variety of roles; USDA's Nebraska State Technical Committee; Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Nebraska Farm Crisis Council; and on the Board of Directors for the Coalition for a Prosperous America. He has served as Chair or Co-Chair of the Wind and Solar Conference since 2007. John has received awards from groups such as the Center for Rural Affairs, Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society, U.S. Department Of Energy, American Corn Growers Association, the Nebraska Rural Radio Association.

Kevin has a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture from the University of Nebraska Lincoln and an MBA from Wayne State College. He has served on his local school board, owns a business near a utility scale wind project, and has experience as a renewable energy developer. He lives in the Allen, Nebraska area which is home to the Rattlesnake Creek Wind project built in 2018. He has seen the property tax relief for all area residents and businesses from this project.

11 AM - Session 2 featuring Nancy and Alan Meyer who will discuss their solar powered regenerative farm.

Alan and Nancy moved to their 1904 farmhouse on five acres in summer 2000. Over the years they have restored the home in an environmentally conscious way, while also maintaining and developing the grounds to provide as much of their food as possible. Today they have two solar arrays, passive solar, solar hot water, geothermal heating and cooling, and other alternative energy installations. Their 3200 sq ft all-electric home requires only $600 in annual electricity bills, including the cost of charging two electric cars and battery-powered yard equipment. They were able to remove their propane tank in January 2024, completing their transition from fossil fuel usage. The installation of a battery bank early this summer may also allow the property to be disconnected from the grid in 2026.

12 PM - Lunch

Kristen Janssen
Renew Nebraska Coordinator
Conservation Nebraska

www.OmahaRoofing.pro

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