Rural Housing Solutions
Sheri Alber • June 20, 2024
Rural Housing Solutions
Hear how the community of Sidney, NE turned their community around after the departure of Cabela's/Bass Pro. When Bass Pro bought out long time business Cabela's and moved the operations to Missouri, citizens of Sidney made a decision to prove people wrong. One newspaper article was even published that the last person out of Sidney should turn out the lights. The citizens came together and made a difference in their community. They went from having over 200 houses for sale after the closing of the headquarters to being in a housing shortage in 2024.
Local Leaders, Local Builders, Local Housing Solutions.
From building a few homes to building entire subdivisions, Jordan McHargue shares how steady growth, smart partnerships, and hands-on leadership fueled real housing impact in Central City. Learn how innovative construction methods helped overcome local challenges while supporting efficienct, year-round building.
The Custer Economic Development Corporation highlighted housing initiatives since 2014, noting the construction of more than 80 homes and 61 apartment units since 2013. Scotti Ross and Stuart Fox emphasized that many of these projects were made possible through Tax Increment Financing (TIF).
