LINCOLN- Seven Nebraska cities are poised to share around $4 million in state grants to help develop recreation and civic improvement projects in their communities. Selected and announced by the Department of Economic Development, the recipients' awards come from the Civic and Community Center FinancingFund, which was created from a turnback of state sales tax generated by arenas and retailers.

"People attraction is a top priority for Nebraska, and these awards are helping communities strengthen their appeal," said K.C. Belitz, director of the Economic Development Department, "We're investing funds to support the development of state-of-the-art recreation." Belitz added that the projects will help create gathering places that enhance local quality of life and pride.

The recipients include, McCook, Beatrice, Fremont, Norfolk, North Platte, Red Cloud, and Seward. While several of these cities plan to build new recreation projects, the funds can also be utilized to convert or rehabilitate historic structures.

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