WB Realty Announces Plans to Convert Hotel to Housing

(Nevada, IA) WB Realty of West Des Moines recently announced plans to convert the Budget Inn located in Nevada to 36 units of affordable rental housing in the community. The property has transferred ownership and conversion efforts are underway. “We are grateful for the support we have received for our project from the City of Nevada and the Story County …

STRATEGIC PLAN 2021-23

MISSION STATEMENT The Nevada Economic Development Council (NEDC) cultivates economic growth and prosperity. This leadership fosters opportunities, partnerships and quality of life for our community. HOUSING • Support completion of the following by April 15, 2023 • New Construction Starts – 40 • New Rental Units – 10 • Redevelopment/Rehabilitation of Housing Units – 10 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT • Acquire and …

NEDC Investor Spotlight Q & A with Hertz Farm Management, Inc.

What is your name and position in the company/business? Kayse Jenkins, Marketing Coordinator What year was your company started/founded? 1946 Where was the business located when it was started/founded? When Carl established Hertz, the first office was over Dillon’s department store (now Ben Franklin) in Nevada. In 1948, the office was moved to the second floor of the State Bank …

On Track Construction Opens New Facility in Nevada

March, 28 2022 (Nevada, IA) – The Nevada Economic Development Council is pleased to announce that On Track Construction has opened their new facility in Nevada.   “On behalf of the City of Nevada, I wish to extend our congratulations on completing a beautiful new facility in our community,” says Brett Barker, Mayor of Nevada. “We are thrilled On Track …

ISO 9001 Certification Recognizes Quality Care at Story Medical

NEVADA, IOWA – With a relentless focus on delivering the Best Experience Every Time to patients and the community, Story Medical recently received affirmation that it is providing exceptional care by earning full certification to the ISO 9001 Quality Management System. “We are dedicated to providing the safest and most effective healthcare services possible,” says Story Medical CEO Nate Thompson. “ISO …

Verbio Commences RNG Production

For immediate release December 7, 2021: Today, the first US industrial scale renewable natural gas facility using agricultural residues as its feedstock began production operations in Nevada, Iowa. Following 2 1/2 years of construction and transformation of VERBIO’s Nevada plant, Greg Faith, President and General Manager announced, “Our biorefinery facility is now injecting pipeline quality natural gas into Alliant Energy’s …

M&R Properties Breaks Ground on Another Building in NEDC Industrial Area

October 25, 2021 (Nevada, IA) – The Nevada Economic Development Council is pleased to announce that M&R Properties has broken ground for another building in the Nevada West Industrial Park.   “We know that many small businesses are excited to come to Nevada, and we are proud to provide this opportunity for them to grow in this community,” said Matt …

South Story Bank & Trust Opening in Nevada

October 19, 2021 For immediate release: Steve Simon, CEO of South Story Bank & Trust, based in Huxley, IA is pleased to announce we’re expanding our footprint with our 6th location in Nevada, IA. Our new office will be located at 1601 South B Avenue, Suite 3, sharing space with Midwest Insurance Corporation and Tom Geist of Edward Jones. Simon …

NEDC INVESTOR SPOTLIGHT Q & A WITH Van Wall Equipment

What is your name and position in the company? Rick Hawbaker, Location Manager   What year was your company founded? John Deere has been in Nevada since 1955; a man named John Cessford owned a previous implement, and sold it to Ted Ryerson in 1955.   Where was the business first located? 1316 6th Street, Nevada   Where is it …

NEDC Board Member Spotlight Q and A with Bernie Stephenson

What is your hometown? Nevada/ Iowa Falls Occupation and company you work for? Dentist, Owner of Stephenson Dental What is a fun fact about your business or something you’re doing at your business that you’re excited about? After doing a building expansion, our associate dentist Dr. Jordan Wehner will be entering into the business as a partner in January 2022. What is …