Regional News
2 Neb. utilities get $600,000 in USDA grants
Published Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 02:09 PM
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ Two Nebraska utilities will receive $600,000 to help create jobs and business opportunities in rural areas. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development office recently announced the grants to Twin Valleys and Loup Valley public power districts. Twin Valleys in Cambridge will receive a $300,000 grant to set up revolving loan fund. The fund's first loan will help pay for an expansion at Tri Valley Health System's hospital. Loup Valley in Ord will also get $300,000 for a loan fund. The first loan will help pay for an expansion of the Valley County courthouse.
© 2008 The Nebraska Rural Radio Association. All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
