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The City of Neligh recently conducted a Community Satisfaction Survey to better understand resident perspectives and priorities for the future. The feedback received provides valuable guidance for community planning, infrastructure improvements, and continued efforts to strengthen Neligh as a safe, vibrant, and welcoming place to live, work, and do business.  

2025 Community Satisfaction Survey Report

Celebrate 30 years of Nebraska's Cowboy Trail in 2025!

The Cowboy Trail is the nation’s longest rails-to-trail path, measuring 195 miles from Norfolk to Valentine.  Whether you want to partake in stunning scenery, bike, horseback ride, walk, or hit your morning jog on a spine-friendly path, the Cowboy Trail is right for you.  Note: Due to budget cuts, the trail is minimally maintained.

2025 marks the 30th year of the Cowboy Trail.  Multiple events are scheduled throughout the year.  Please visit the website for more information.  

Neligh, Nebraska truely is "Not too small to have it all." Neligh epitomizes the quality of life you expect to see in small town Nebraska, where the neighborly attitude is a way of life. At the same time, Neligh is the county seat and pulls from the region. This means you'll still have access to those 'must haves' without making the 30 mile hike to Norfolk. We have plenty of activities to keep your family busy. Take a look around and see if you'd like to join us, whether it be for good or just a visit.

Neligh, Nebraska, is a friendly and business-oriented community that combines economic opportunity with a high quality of life. Serving as the county seat of Antelope County, Neligh acts as a regional center for jobs, commerce, healthcare, and various services for Northeast Nebraska.

Nestled at the intersection of Highway 14 and U.S. Highway 275, Neligh offers convenient access to regional markets while preserving a supportive small-town business environment. The town's dependable municipal utilities, such as locally operated electric service and a 6-megawatt power plant, provide a solid infrastructure foundation for current businesses and future development. 

A Diverse Local Economy

Neligh’s economy is bolstered by a varied range of industries such as healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, construction, retail, professional services, and tourism. The local workforce includes both small family-run businesses and larger regional organizations, offering diverse career options in many sectors.

The community also hosts entrepreneurs and locally owned businesses that bolster a robust and resilient rural economy.

Business Support & Economic Development

The Neligh Economic Development Office (NEDO) promotes business growth, entrepreneurship, and workforce development. By leveraging local incentive programs and collaborating with regional and state organizations, NEDO assists businesses in starting, expanding, and thriving in Neligh.

Resources available to businesses and entrepreneurs include:

• Local economic development incentives
• Business retention and expansion support
• Entrepreneurial resources and training
• Assistance with site selection and development
• Connections to state and regional economic development partners

Workforce & Regional Labor Market

Neligh benefits from a strong regional workforce and acts as an employment hub for nearby communities. Many residents from Antelope County and neighboring regions commute to Neligh for work, enhancing the local labor supply and supporting business development.

A Community That Supports Business

Neligh provides a friendly business climate along with a top-notch quality of life for employees and their families. The town features great schools, healthcare, recreational facilities, and a lively downtown district.

Neligh provides the resources, partnerships, and community support vital for businesses, whether launching a new venture or expanding an existing one.

Neligh is a great tourist attraction in Northeast Nebraska.  You can plan two whole days of fun within a few mile drive.  One possible trip might consist of a visit to Ash Falls Fossil Bed in the morning followed by some fishing at Grove Lake Wildlife Management Area and a look at their fish hatchery.  After a fun filled day up north you can relax and have an amazing supper at one of Neligh’s eateries but save room for popcorn at one of two remaining drive-ins in Nebraska. Indulge that nostalgic feeling at TK Drive-In Movie Theatre and enjoy two movies for the price of one.  After you and your family are tuckered out you can stay at one of our hotels or round out your one of a kind experience with camping in our first rate park.  The next morning you can visit Neligh’s four museums and get your shabby chic on by visiting our six antique shops.