Activity Breeds Activity...Housing Growth in Northeast Nebraska
Sheri Alber • August 18, 2023

 Activity Breeds Activity…Housing Growth in Northeast Nebraska

Lauren Sheridan Simonsen, Director of Economic Development for the Village of Clearwater and the City of Neligh will share successes in both communities. One project in one community leads to successes in both communities…Activity Breeds Activity!

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