Holdrege is the county seat of Phelps County, Nebraska. The community was settled by Swedish immigrants in the 1880s, and named for George W. Holdrege, an official with the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, who supervised the construction of most of the line’s track through Nebraska, including Holdrege, which was reached by the railroad in 1883. Holdrege became the county seat in 1885, taking it from Phelps Center. The city was incorporated in 1884, its growth spurred by the railroad as well as good roads that reached it from all directions. Holdrege is southeast of Loomis, east of Axtell and Minden, northwest of Sacramento and Wilcox, and northeast of Atlanta. Scenes from the 2002 film starring Jack Nicholson, About Schmidt, were placed in Holdrege, although the scene was actually filmed in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
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The official municipal site offers information about city services, facilities, and departments, as well as a profile and history of the city, educational and promotional videos, council agendas and minutes, contacts, and links to local organizations.
http://www.cityofholdrege.org/
Headquartered in Holdrege, Nebraska, ESU #11 provides educational services to thirteen school districts in south-central and southwestern Nebraska. A map shows its service area, and member schools are defined, along with information about its resources and departments.
http://esu11.org/
Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce
Organized in 1904, the non-profit organization is made up of businesses from throughout the Holdrege, Nebraska region, serving a variety of purposes, including the promotion of the region’s business opportunities, economic development and planning, tourist information, and as an advocate for its member businesses.
http://www.holdregechamber.com/
The alumni site for former students of Holdrege High School, in Holdrege, Nebraska, offers senior and reunion photographs, sports records, class directories by graduation year, and announcements of upcoming reunions.
http://www.dusteralumni.org/
The volunteer organization was established in 1969 for the purpose of providing athletic and academic programs for Holdrege, Nebraska youth. Membership information, meeting schedules, contacts, and an overview of its programs and projects are stated.
http://www.holdregeoptimist.com/
Operating an elementary, middle, and high school, the public school district is located in Holdrege, Nebraska. Its school campuses are highlighted, with schedules and contacts. Other resources include a district calendar and information about the district’s health and special services, alumni programs, and policies.
http://www.holdregedusters.org/
The official county government site offers promotional information for people or businesses considering relocating to the county, as well as a guide to area businesses, real estate availability, attractions, and events, as well as profiles of the counties major cities and towns.
http://www.holdrege.org/