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NACO Breaks Ground on New Office in Ogallala

Lincoln, NE - June 6, 2023 - The Nebraska Association of County Officials (NACO) officially broke ground on its new office in Ogallala, Nebraska, representing a significant milestone for the association as it expands its reach to the western region of Nebraska. On June 2, NACO executives, county officials, community members, and project stakeholders gathered at the future office site, Hwy 26 and Diamond Spring Trail, to commemorate the occasion. NACO Executive Director Jon Cannon expressed his enthusiasm about the groundbreaking and the association's future in Ogallala. "On behalf of the Board of Directors and employees of NACO, I cannot overstate how excited we are to move forward with this new building in Ogallala. This represents our commitment to project our resources wherever they are needed in our great state, and further our mission of serving all 93 counties. We are incredibly grateful for the support and enthusiasm we have received from the Ogallala and Keith County community." NACO's decision to establish its new office in Ogallala was strategic. The association recognized a need for a physical presence in Western Nebraska to cater more effectively to the needs of the counties in the surrounding area. Designed by Hewgley and Associates, NACO's new office will include meeting spaces, space for NACO staff, and office suites for lease. Zelle Human Resource Solutions, based in Lincoln, has already committed to leasing one of the office's three suites. The new building will include modern meeting spaces equipped by Applied Connective Technologies. It will accommodate up to 150 people and will be available for rent to associations, governments, and businesses across the state. Construction on NACO's new office is expected to take about 18 months and aims to be completed by December 2024. Once completed, the new office will be a hub for collaboration and support for organizations in Ogallala and neighboring areas.

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