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2002 Governor’s Showcase
Community Award

Come, Look at Louisville - spend a day and see the opportunities for the future!

The City of Louisville received the 2002 Governor’s Showcase Community Award for outstanding community development accomplishments attributed to the comprehensive approach in community development and the ability to access various financial and human resources.

In the news: Louisville is a Platte River gem

Vibrant, Full-Service Community with “big town” location accessibility

Louisville is a community of approximately 1,200 located only 30 minutes from downtown Omaha or 30 minutes from downtown Lincoln. Our Historic Main Street featuring a business district any town would be proud of. In addition, Louisville has a fire protection class six rating.

We welcome you to call our City Office for more information (402)-234-7705. Louisville is an excellent place to raise a family or start a business. Come, see our “Showcase Community!”

Louisville is within 10 minutes of:

3 Nebraska State Parks - Louisville State Recreation Area (local), Platte River State Park (5 minutes) & Mahoney State Park
3 Golf Courses - Quarry Oaks, Tiburon & Grandpa’s Woods
Strategic Air & Space Command Museum
Schramm Park - Aksarben Aquarium
Lee G. Simmons Safari Park
Cornhusker Country Music Theatre (local)
The Lofte Theatre
Louisville Art Gallery (local)
Louisville Public Library (local)
Cass & Sarpy County Fairgrounds

Louisville, NE is located on hwy 50 just South of the Platte river. Click here to get driving directions at Yahoo! maps web site.

Area Churches

Christ Lutheran Church ELCA
Phone 402-298-8429
15616-84th (Hwy 66) Louisville, NE
Services — Sunday 10:30 am

Immanuel Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
Phone 402-234-5980
36712 Church Road, Louisville, NE
Services— Sunday 10:30 am

United Methodist Church
Phone 402-234-2055
222 Walnut Louisville, NE
Services Sunday 9am & 11am

First Christian Church
Phone 402-234-2130
304 Main Louisville, NE
Services Sunday 10:00 am

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Phone 402-234-3595
101 Broadway Manley, NE
Services — Sat- 5:00 pm, Sun.- 11 am

St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Phone 402-253-2949
100 S 9th St, Springfield, NE
Services — Sat - 5:00 pm, Sun.- 9 am

Utility companies with local service:

Omaha Public Power District - Electrical
Aquila - Natural Gas
Alltel —Phone, Internet access
Charter Communications — Cable, High speed internet
Waste Management — Trash & recyclables
City of Louisville — Water & Sewer

Community Organizations

Jaycees
Senior Citizens
Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts
American Legion & Auxiliary
Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department & Auxiliary
BUILD (Businesses United in Louisville Development)
Softball/Baseball Parents Association
Numerous Parents organizations at the Louisville School

Louisville Public Schools

Small class sizes - averaging 15 students per class
An average of one computer for every 2 students
Leading the conference with students scoring 26 or higher on ACT test scores for past 3 years
One of the lowest tax levies in Cass County
New & remodeled facility; bond issue paid prior to passing a new one
An experienced administrative team with an average of 19 years
Elementary programs available before and after school
Conference Quiz Bowl champions six years straight (1996-2002)
Offers college credits through distance learning labs at high school

City Facilities

Louisville Public Library: Large re-modeled, fully equipped library with computer and internet service. Weekly children’s story time.

Parks and a New Baseball /Softball Complex: The City Park has horseshoe pits, tennis and basketball courts, in addition to a shelter and playground equipment. The new Baseball/Softball complex is complete with batting cages and playground equipment.

Senior Center: Daily lunches followed by activities including bingo, cards and guest speakers. The Senior Center is also available to rent for receptions, reunions and parties.

Louisville Care Center: 61-bed long term care facility owned and operated by the city. Recently renovated and expanded to provide care for your loved ones. Conveniently located 10 minutes south of I-80 on Hwy. 50. Come see for yourself, care-giving at its finest!

Places to Eat

Blake’s Soda Fountain: Located on the west side of Main Street, Blakes serves soups, sandwiches, burgers, and a variety of ice cream specialties. Phone: 234-4095

Gambino’s Pizza: Gambino's offers a salad bar, a variety of pizza, pasta, deli style sandwiches and ice cream dishes for dessert! Comfortable dining or carryout available. Phone: 234-6100

American Legion: Serving specials on Wednesday (fried chicken) & Friday (fish fry) evenings along with other grill items. Phone: 234-5615

Lighthouse Tavern & Eatery: Full service restaurant featuring a family style menu with fried chicken and B-B-Q ribs as favorites. Phone: 234-2205

Cedar Creek Inn: A great place for burgers in a relaxing atmosphere! Located in Cedar Creek, NE. Phone: 234-3632

Round the Bend Steakhouse & Saloon: Featuring a Friday night special of all you can eat fish and a Saturday prime rib special. Phone: 944-9974

Louisville Lakes Concessions: Serving breakfast, grill items and frozen treats. Located in the Louisville State Recreation area on Highway 50. Phone 234-2368

Mrs. T’s Dari Crème: Creating your favorite ice cream dishes along with a sandwich menu. Located across from the fire station.

Financial, Investing & Insurance Services:

Home State Bank
Leibman Financial Services
American Family Insurance

Healthcare Services:

Louisville Family Physicians
Blake’s Pharmacy
Louisville Care Center

Real Estate & Construction Services:

R. R. Berner Real Estate
Scott Johnson Construction
J.L.Williams Construction

Personal Care Services:

The Style Shoppe
Barnes Barber Shop
The Emory Board (nails)

Specialty Shops:

Louisville Art Gallery
River City Antiques.
Noveau (Bridal and evening gown boutique)
Louisville Antiques and A Bird House
Coop de Ville & Café Poulet - Extraordinary gifts
Art Chicks Gallery - ‘A girlfriends gallery’
Timber View Woodshop

Retail Business:

Copple Chevrolet-GMC
Jeff' s Jack and Jill Grocery
Stander Ace Hardware
Mill Creek Auto Parts
Pankonin’s, Inc. CaseIH Dealership
Louisville Liquors
Good Times Saloon
Blake’s Floral & Gifts
Taylor Quik-Pik

Other Quality Services:

Krambeck Photography
Barnes Photography
Snow Dog Printing & Signs
Affordable Plumbing
Louisville Marine, Inc.
The Wash House (Laundromat & car wash)
Louisville Car Wash
Fussehnan-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home
Wirebuilt (Web page design)
Video Hut (VCR & DVD rental)
Farm House Bed & Breakfast
Kupke Welding

Commercial Business:

Omaha Public Power District
Ash Grove Cement Company
Trans Wood Transport, Inc.
Cob Cover
Workman Pre-Cast Concrete

New and Exciting Opportunities

Excellent business location for servicing Omaha, Lincoln, Nebraska City and Plattsmouth.
Acreage lots available in addition to a new housing development

You're invited on a journey with lasting value - come, Look in Louisville!