Lexington Gets Downtown Dollars
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development has awarded Lexington $30,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to complete the Phase I portion of downtown revitalization projects. Lexington is using the funding to develop a downtown plan geared toward rehabilitating and renovating existing buildings to reduce and prevent future deterioration. The city will contribute $9,500 to the project.


H1N1 Flu Information
Curious about the new flu that’s in the news?.. Click here for more information about the H1N1 Flu.


Winter Hours in Effect
The City Service Building is now in winter hours. Please review all times and services available at the Glenn Hawks Community Service Building, 801 W. Vine. View Hours & Services


Arbor Park Gets New Playground Gear
New Playground Equipment has been installed in Arbor Park, near the intersection of Plum Creek Parkway and Maple Street. Click here for a photo of the new WaveRider, and look for more photos in the August 2009 City Happenings newsletter.


Another Successful Scrap Tire Collection
The September 25 Free Scrap Tire Collection netted 157 tons of tires to recycle. Thanks to the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality for funding this event.


Home Energy Savings Tool
Model your home profile and learn how to save energy and money. Learn more and start exploring your virtual home. Click here to start using the Online Home Energy Usage Tool.


Got your free light bulb?
Lexington Utilities System is giving away free Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs). Come and get yours! Visit us as 406 E. 7th Street and say you read about this on the new Lexington website, and we'll give you a free CFL while they last. These CFLs come in three sizes: 15W (like a 60W incandescent), 20W (like 75W), and 26W (like 100W).


Downtown Survey Extended
Lexingon's Downtown Revitalization Survey is now online in English and Spanish. Take part in shaping the future of downtown Lexington. The survey will be open until March 12. Complete Survey Now!


Soccer Bleachers completed!
New bleachers are now in place at Lexington's new Soccer Stadium. They are designed to seat about 600 spectators. The Stadium is north of the existing Recreation Complex at 13th & Airport Road. Next up will be construction of guard rails around the 4-foot high raised spectator platform.


March 9 Census Exhibit Moved Indoors
The 2010 Census Portrait of America Road Tour is an interactive, traveling exhibit that brings census information to visitors. It will be at the Grand Generation Center meeting room (407 E. 6th) from 11-2 on Tuesday, March 9. Due to predicted rain this event has been moved indoors.


City Happenings Newsletter
Click here to download the February issue of Lexington City Happenings. You can also subscribe here.



The World Famous Platters will be performing a benefit concert for the Grand Generation Center Sunday, March 14, 3 p.m. Click here for the promotional poster.



There has never been a better time to purchase a home. NIFA (Nebraska Investment Finance Authority) has just announced recently lower rates on all of its Single Family Programs to the lowest statewide regular program rates in their history. The rate for NIFA’s First Home Plus loan program is currently set at 4.45%. More information can be found at their website, http://www.nifa.org NIFA offers only 30-year, fixed rate loans with full underwriting documentation.


Census Questionaire Assistance Centers Open
2010 Census questionnaires are being hand-delivered in the Lexington area. All questionnaires have only 10 questions per person. Responses are confidential and not shared with any other organization or government entity. Anyone wanting help with completing and mailing the forms may visit one of four Questionnaire Assistance Centers (QACs). The March 2010 times listed are regular weekly hours, additional unlisted hours may occur as well. ENGLISH: Lexington Public Library, 907 N. Washington, Sun 2-5, Mon 12-3, Tue 5-8, Thu 9-11, Sat 1-5. SPANISH: Evangelical Free Church, 810 S. Washington, Tue & Thu, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. SOMALI: Somali Community Center, 619 N. Washington, M-Th, 8:30 - 5:00, Fri 3-5 p.m. Somali Community Service Center, 201 E. 4th, M-F, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Sat-Sun, 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.


Medicine Disposal Event
April 24. Dispose of your old/outdated medicine (prescriptions or over-the-counter). Don’t flush it, pour it down the drain or dump it in the garbage where it might contaminate the environment! Bring It Here! LEXINGTON: 9 to 11 a.m. 302 E. 6th St. (State Farm Insurance); COZAD: 11:30-1:30 p.m. - Sonny’s Grocery Store; GOTHENBURG: 2 to 4 pm. – Pamida; also collecting mercury from themometers, thermostats or CFL light bulbs. Sponsored by Keep Lexington Beautiful, LASWA (Lexington Landfill), Neb. State Patrol, NE Dept. HHS, State Farm Insurance, Sonny’s and Pamida.