Home in the Heartland

"Home in the Heartland" is a motto that very accurately describes what Union, Nebraska is about. Old-fashioned values, strong family, and neighbors one can rely on. Union is fortunate to have residents of all ages and backgrounds, as well as singles, young couples and families to diversify our com...

Change is in the Air

Union is proud to have an active group of citizens that continually work for the betterment of their community. Union is proud to be 1 of 3 communities selected to participate in the Nebraska Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Leadership Development Challenge offered through the NDED.

New Energy in Historic Community

In the late 1800’s Missouri Pacific Railroad laid a rail line from Nebraska City to Lincoln, as well as a line northward to Omaha. It was this junction, or “union” of the two rail lines, that gave our town its name. In 1892, the Cass County Commissioners approved the organization of the Vi...

Rich History going back to 1857

Union’s history goes back more than 150 years. Settlers arrived in southeastern Cass County as early as 1855. In 1888, several of the areas small post offices consolidated into one located at the rail center, what is now present day Union, by Postmaster Robert Frans. Within years, thriving...

Great Place to Raise a Family

Union is truly a great place to raise a family. Union offers the best of both worlds; quiet neighborhoods, affordable housing, good schools . . . but close to large cities and all their amenities. The neighborhoods of Union reflect the values of safety, togetherness and community pride. It i...

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Union Community Newsletter - March 2014

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Support Keep Cass County Beautiful!

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Did you know that Keep Cass County Beautiful, Inc. (KCCB) was awarded and facilitated the grant that allowed Union to rebuild the old baseball duggouts? Currenty, KCCB is working on obtaining recyling containers to be placed at the Union baseball field.

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Become a KCC Member Today!

March is a KCCB membership drive month. KCCB is partially funded by a litter grant from the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, fund raising projects, and memberships from businesses and individuals in the community. Members and volunteers are vital to help us promote litter prevention, beautification, waste reduction, and recycling. A few of our projects this year will include developing a litter hotline, providing educational programs for youth and adults, expanding participation in the 2014 Great American Cleanup, National Planting Day, and America Recycles Day.

Visit keepcasscountybeatutiful.org for more information and membership application.

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February 24, 2014: Keep Cass County Beautiful received Keep America Beautiful President’s Circle Award during Keep America Beautiful’s 2014 National Conference, which recently took place in Charlotte, N.C. The President’s Circle Award recognizes exemplary performance made by certified affiliates of the national nonprofit in building and sustaining vibrant communities.

In qualifying for a President’s Circle Award, Keep Cass County Beautiful has met Keep America Beautiful’s standards of merit by conducting an annual Community Appearance Index, calculating the affiliate’s cost/benefit ratio, and administering activities in the areas of litter prevention, recycling and waste reduction, and beautification and community greening. Each year, affiliates grade their communities during a drive-by examination of the same areas at the same time of the year. This provides an indication of the success of each community’s anti-littering education and other anti-littering programs.

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"Rave On!" at Lofte Community Theatre

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Omaha native Billy McGuigan and his group of multi-talented musicians will bring his Buddy Holly tribute concert, “Rave On!” to the Lofte Community Theatre on Saturday, April 12 at 7pm.

Popular nationwide, “Rave On!” is a high-energy rock ’n roll extravaganza that will energize you with such Buddy Holly classics as, “Peggy Sue,” “That’ll Be the Day,” “It’s So Easy,” and much more. In a unique twist, the concert also pays homage to other fellow classic rock artists such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, Ritchie Valens, the Big Bopper and more.

Tickets for the show are $30 and all seats are reserved. Please call the Lofte box office at (402) 234-2553 or purchase online at www.Lofte.com. The Lofte Community Theatre is located in Cass County near the intersection of Hwy 1 and Hwy 50.

Auditions at Lofte Community Theatre

Manley, NE [March 19, 2014] - The Lofte Community Theatre will be holding open auditions for its season opener, “Dearly Beloved,” on Monday, April 7 and Tuesday, April 8 at 7pm. Production dates for the show are May 24-June 8. The Lofte’s artistic director, Kevin Colbert will direct the show.

Written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, “Dearly Beloved,” is the story of a small-town Southern wedding that goes hilariously awry. It’s a comedy about love, sisterhood and three hundred pounds of Texas barbeque.

There are parts available for eight women ages 18-75 and four men ages 20-55. Those auditioning should bring a list of possible schedule conflicts. A complete description of the show and available roles can be found on Lofte.com. The Lofte is located in Cass County just east of the intersection of Hwy 1 and Hwy 50.

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