Western Nebraska Observer - Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First

Kimball City Council heard a request to extend the Economic Development Grant to the High Point Welcome Center at their recent council meeting.

“In 2012 the City and County entered into an agreement to match one another at $1,000 each month for the Visitor’s Center,” Special Projects Coordinator Amy Sapp reported. “The Economic Development Committee recommended giving $1,000 a month for five more years.”

The local visitor’s center is also receiving support from neighboring communities including, $10,000 annually from the City of Gering, $4,000 annually from Scotts Bluff County,...