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In a unanimous vote on April 7, 2025, the Falls City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the next steps for the Energy Forward: Falls City Transmission Improvements Project, a transformative initiative aimed at strengthening the city’s electric grid capacity, resilience, and readiness for future growth.The adopted resolution empowers city administration to pursue Network Integrated Transmission Service (NITS) status, execute the grant agreement awarded by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (Contract No. 25-01-302), and initiate the solicitation of engineering services to advance the project toward shovel-ready status. Additionally, the resolution authorizes the establishment of a dedicated special reserve fund to...

City Administrator Nussbaum and Public Works Director Campbell address recent events regarding the electric distribution team. On March 24, City Administration made changes in leadership within the electric utility department.  On the same day, an apprentice lineman submitted a resignation, unrelated to these leadership changes. Following the announcement of these changes, the remaining members of the electric distribution team provided their resignations at different dates and times between March 25-27, ultimately leading to the departure of six employees. City Administration has been actively addressing the recent personnel changes within the electric distribution team and working on solutions to ensure continued service...

We're excited to introduce Briar Burr, the City of Falls City's newly appointed Parks and Recreation Director! With over 8 years of experience in community program coordination, aquatic facility operations, and staff management, Briar brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for recreation. He is ready to lead the growth of our parks and recreational programs, creating opportunities for all ages to enjoy our city's recreational spaces and activities. Briar will be officed out of Prichard Auditorium and will be reaching out to community stakeholder groups, including Falls City Recreation, Falls City Public Schools, Falls City Sacred Heart School, and others to...