The city of Alma, Nebraska was founded in 1871 by a group of laborers with the Union Pacific Railroad, becoming the county seat of Harlan County that same year. Due to a dispute between the original settlers, who had come from Cheyenne, Wyoming, the town was dissolved, but it was reorganized in 1874, and incorporated in 1881, named for the daughter of N.P. Cook, one of its early settlers. In 1880, the Burlington Railroad reached the town, which boosted its population, and the Kansas City and Omaha Railroad connected with Alma in 1887. The Harlan County Reservoir, also known as Harlan County Lake, and now a recreation destination, was created in 1952 by the damming of the Republican River. Alma is situated near the Kansas border, east of Orleans.
 
 
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Located on the Kansas-Nebraska border, Alma Public Schools is classified D-1/C-2 for athletics. Its sports programs are highlighted, along with a faculty directory, promotional video, and contact data.
http://almacardinals.org/
The promotional site is maintained by the City of Alma, Nebraska, offering a profile and brief history of the community, area attractions, recreational opportunities, and events. Relocation information, photographs, and contacts are included.
http://www.almaisforyou.com/
Situated south of Alma, Nebraska, the off-road motorcycle track is associated with the Nebraska Cornhusker Motocross Association. Directions, a calendar of events, results, track status, and contacts are featured.
http://www.almamotocross.com/
The official city website offers directions and hours for the municipal offices, administrative and departmental contacts, council agendas, packets, and minutes, announcements, and a guide to local services, businesses, attractions, and events.
http://www.almacity.com/
Anna Belle’s Bed and Breakfast
Built in 1906, the B&B facility is located near Harlan County Lake in Alma, south-central Nebraska. Photographs and a description of the guest accommodations, an overview of the lake, and contact data are featured.
http://www.annabellesbedandbreakfast.com/
Grain bids, contracts, and electronic grain marketing data are featured, along with information about the Alma, Nebraska cooperative, a newsletter, and employment opportunities.
http://www.chsagri.com/
Offering cakes, desserts, and pastries, the bakery is located in Alma, Nebraska. Its products, location, hours of operation, a menu, and announcements are published to the site.
http://www.dragonflydesserts.com/
Located on North Brown, in Alma, Nebraska, HCHS operates a 19-bed critical access hospital, as well as Heartland Family Medicine, and adjacent medical clinic. Its services, clinics, and employment opportunities are featured, and patient forms are available.
http://harlancountyhealth.com/
Situated at Alma, the Harlan County Lake, created by the US Army Corps of Engineers, is the second largest lake in Nebraska. Facilities serving the lake area are highlighted, along with a map of the lake, directions, and ATV trails.
http://www.harlanlake.com/
The county offices are located in Alma, the county seat. Governmental contacts, a calendar of events, election results, and public notices are posted on the official county site. Office hours and contact numbers are included.
http://www.harlancounty.ne.gov/
Hoesch Memorial Public Library
Located at the City Park in Alma, Nebraska, the library offers in-house services and materials, a bookmobile, and online services, each of which are highlighted here, with details of its collections, research facilities, and events.
http://www.almalibrary.com/
The grocery is located on Main Street, in Alma, Nebraska. Its products, departments, and special offers are highlighted, and its location, hours of operation, and contacts are posted. Job opportunities, recipes, and announcements are included.
http://www.hogelandsmarket.com/
Hunter’s Boat and Camper Storage
Boats, campers and vehicles may be stored at the company’s secure building next to the Harlan County Lake Recreation Area, in Alma, Nebraska. Its storage bays are highlighted, with rates, and contacts.
http://www.hunterstorage.com/
Affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of America, the Christian congregation meets at its facilities on Main Street in Alma, Nebraska. A profile and history of the church, its beliefs and practices are put forward, along with a schedule of weekly activities, announcements, and sermon podcasts.
http://www.almalakesidefellowship.org/
The Alma, Nebraska congregation meets at its facilities on South Highway 183. Its Sunday schedules, a calendar of programs and activities, office hours and contacts, as well as an overview of its missions and ministries are included.
http://www.peacelcalma.com/
Richard Calkins, Attorney at Law
Specializing in criminal, business, real estate, and probate law, the law firm is located in Alma, Nebraska. Its office location, hours, contacts, and consultation policies are put forward.
http://www.calkinslaw.net/
Specializing in the sale of new Chevrolet cars and trucks, the dealership is located on Highway 183 in Alma, Nebraska. Its new and pre-owned inventory are highlighted, with information about its finance policies and services.
http://www.tripechevrolet.com/
Offering regular and commercial rates, the Western Holiday Motel is located in the city of Alma, Nebraska. Its features, rates, area attractions, and contacts are put forward.
http://www.thewesternholidaymotel.com/
Offering flooring products and installation services, a wide range of furniture, appliances, and other products, the store’s retail location can be found on North John Street in Alma, Nebraska. Its hours of operation and contacts are posted.
http://zellerzulauffurniturestore.com/