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Kearney Public Schools company history timeline

1903

March 1903: The Nebraska Legislature appropriated $50,000 to build a normal school in western Nebraska, touching off a heated competition among several communities bidding to be selected.

1963

1963: More than a mere name change, the naming of Kearney State College signified that the institution had become more than a teacher education institution, and that Kearney had a mission unique from the other three former Teachers Colleges.

1973

The 25 years following Kearney’s Centennial in 1973 marked years of significant growth and achievement for the Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce.

1980

On October 15, 1980, far sighted business leaders identified the need for “ready” land for industrial development purposed in Kearney.

1981

Then in 1981, the Kearney Chamber entered into a contract with Buffalo County to administer the lodging tax proceeds.

In 1981-81, Nebraska business interests began looking at the significant impact that tourism had on the state and how it could be further advanced.

1989

1989: The Nebraska legislature passed a bill moving KSC to the University of Nebraska system.

1990

As the Chamber moved through the 1990’s, it continued its scope of operation.

1991

1991: University of Nebraska at Kearney becomes official on July 1, 1991.

1993

In 1993, the Chamber moved from its downtown location to a site on South Second Avenue.

1995

The following year, 1995, brought another anniversary, this one celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Gateway Farm Expo.Gateway is now Nebraska’s longest running agricultural equipment/services display show.

1996

1996 marked the year the Chamber leadership created the Kearney Area Community Foundation.

2002

Douglas A. Kristensen, Chancellor University of Nebraska at Kearney 2002 - present

2021

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