Workforce Spotlight: Terry Kestner

Hertz Farm Management has a new Director of Appraisal Services, and locals might see him around Nevada. “Last Wednesday, I had lunch at Starbucks,” said Terry Kestner. He enjoyed it, just as his co-workers said he would. And, did he get ice cream too. “Well, of course.” Terry will commute to Nevada from his home in Cedar Falls a couple …

Workforce Spotlight: Shannon Hahn

For a little over 12 years, Shannon Hahn is the friendly face most NuCara patients see when they’re going into the pharmacy to have a prescription filled. “I definitely enjoy the people who come in. I wish I had a little more time to chat with them, but I always enjoy seeing them,” said Shannon, who noted the best part …

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 …

Workforce Spotlight: Paul Groteluschen

Paul Groteluschen has never resided in Nevada, but he has been working in the community as a pharmacist for Story Medical Center for nearly 25 years. Paul began his career in January 1998 in the old hospital building on Sixth Street. His office was in the basement of that building. “I’d hit my head on the pipes and the rafters …

Workforce Spotlight: Dr. Jordan Wehner

For close to two years, patients of Dr. Bernie Stephenson’s dental practice in Nevada have been seeing a new face sharing in the dental doctoring duties. Dr. Jordan Wehner, a native of Schoolcraft, Michigan, joined the practice on July 22, 2019. Jordan didn’t know it at the time, but his decision back in 2014 to attend Midwestern University in Downers …

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 …

Workforce Spotlight: Brent Larson

These days, it is rare to find long-time employees who have stayed with the same job throughout their career. Brent Larson is one of those rarities. Brent, 50, is in his 31st year working for the local cooperative, now Key Cooperative. For most of the past 30 years, he has worked at the co-op’s Nevada location. “I started out (after …

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 …

Workforce Spotlight: Bonnie Brown

Nevada will soon welcome another community bank to its business base, and a former Nevada resident is as excited as ever that the bank’s opening will bring her back to one of her favorite places. “Nevada has so much charm, and I love the main street area and the shops Nevada has,” says Bonnie Brown, who presently works at South …

On Track Construction Opens New Facility in Nevada

The Nevada Economic Development Council is pleased to announce that On Track Construction has opened its 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 Construction decided to make this investment happen …