Keith County Community Vision Planning 

In 2020, the Keith County Foundation Fund (KCFF) initiated a collaborative effort with local organizations, including Keith County Area Development (KCAD), the Keith County Chamber of Commerce (KCCC), Nebraska Community Foundation (NCF), Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD), the City of Ogallala, and Keith County officials, to identify and prioritize the community development needs of Keith County. This effort aimed to strategize actionable plans for achieving success through community vision planning sessions.

Large community “think tank” gatherings were held to identify Keith County's assets and potential opportunities. Through an interactive and collaborative process, input was gathered from participants, resulting in the identification of three key focus areas:

1. Early childhood development
   
2. Housing development
   
3. First impressions/curb appeal improvements 

Since then, the community has been actively working toward a shared vision for growth and improvement, thanks to strong partnerships between KCAD, KCFF, NPPD, and NCF. 

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Thematic Conversations 

Early Childhood Development

Housing Development

First Impressions / Curb Appeal

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To learn more about Keith County's Community Visioning Process, you can watch all the virtual vision planning sessions on our YouTube page linked​ here.

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Brought to you in partnership by Keith County Area Development and Keith County Foundation Fund, with support and facilitation from the Nebraska Community Foundation and Nebraska Public Power District.