Nebraska City, Nebraska

Otoe County

31-33705

Nebraska City is a small city in the U.S. state of Nebraska in Otoe County, whose county seat is at the same time. In 2000, Nebraska City had 7228 inhabitants.

Geography

Nebraska City's geographic coordinates are 40 ° 41 ' N, 95 ° 52' W40.676111111111 - 95.859722222222 ( 40.676247, -95.859659 ) The city is located on the west bank of the Missouri River, about 70 km south of Omaha and removed a short hour's drive from Lincoln.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.4 km ², all of it land.

Tourism

Nebraska City is famous for its name "Home of the Arbor Day", as the Arbor Day here has its roots and has a number of interesting sights. The Arbor Day was founded by Julius Sterling Morton in 1872 in Nebraska. Every first Friday in April trees are planted. Today, there is the much-visited Arbor Day Farm / Lied Lodge and some apple orchards ( Kimmel Orchard ). Nebraska City has a number of parks (for example, Wildwood, Riverview ) and a considerable number of museums (eg the Nature Center ). Other tourist attractions include the J. M. Sterling Cabin, the historic courthouse and the view over the valley of the Missouri. In addition to the Arbor Day in April will take place in September, the Apple Jack Festival, which is celebrated among other things traditional with a big parade.

Industry

In addition to a bagel factory is located a few minutes south of Nebraska City a powerhouse of Omaha Public Power District ( OPPD ), the local power company, which produces the electricity for the region.

In Nebraska City, Elster American Meter Company has (founded in 1836) here in 1953 built its manufacturing base. Elster American Meter Company belongs to the internationally established Elster Group.

Nebraska City is by agriculture ( mainly cattle and corn ) coined in the area. There are a number of shops in the city center and an industrial area to the west. The entertainment industry is represented among others by the Pioneer 3 Theatre ( cinema), a bowling alley and two video rental stores. There is also a fitness center and a Walmart Supercenter.

Train

Nebraska City has a Grade School, Elementary School, Middle School and the Nebraska City High School ( NCHS, Grade 9 to 12), which has just over 500 students. The school mascot is the Pioneer.