Platted in 1882, the city of Broken Bow, Nebraska was named for a broken bow that had been found in a field at the site of a former Indian camp in the area. Prior to that time, only a few people lived in the area; among them were Jesse Garringer and the Hewitt, Lewis, Graham and Raymond families. Jess Gandy, who platted the town, bought Garringer’s land in 1882. Broken Bow was named the county seat of Custer County that same year, taking it from Westerville. The railroad was constructed through the area in 1884, and Broken Bow was incorporated as a village that same year, and as a city in 1888. Broken Bow is located southeast of Merna, and northwest of Berwyn and Ansley.
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Situated off the city square in Broken Bow, Nebraska, the guest lodging facility was constructed in 1926, and offers twenty-six rooms and suites, an on-site restaurant, and a list of amenities. Its history, area information, and contacts are posted, and rooms may be reserved through the site.
http://www.arrowhotel.com/
Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce
Made up of businesses and professional people within the city of Broken Bow, Nebraska and the surrounding region, the Chamber is a non-profit organization working to support its membership and to promote the business environment of the community. A guide to hotels, restaurants, and recreational facilities is featured.
http://www.brokenbow-ne.com/
Operated by a board of commissioners, the Authority is responsible for providing affordable housing within the city of Broken Bow, Nebraska, currently offering one-bedroom apartments at Custer Heights, as well as two, three, four, and five-bedroom homes scattered throughout the city. Available homes, policies, and contacts are featured.
http://www.brokenbowhousingauthority.com/
The PK-12th grade public school district is headquartered in, and serves the city of Broken Bow, Nebraska. Its school campuses, boards, and staff are introduced, and an overview of its academic, athletics, and extracurricular activities are featured. Announcements, a newsletter, and an activities calendar are included.
http://www.bbps.org/
Broken Bow is the largest city in Custer County, Nebraska, and its county seat. A history and profile of the city is featured on the official municipal site, along with council meeting agendas, minutes, a staff directory, and access to various documents and reports. A guide to local schools, hotels, and restaurants is included.
http://www.cityofbrokenbow.org/
Located on South 27th Avenue, in Broken Bow, Nebraska, the hotel’s guest accommodations are highlighted, with photographs, a list of amenities, and information about its on-site dining facilities. Rooms may be booked online.
http://www.staycobblestone.com/ne/broken-bow/
The web edition of the newspaper offers news and sports reports, particularly covering the city of Broken Bow and all of Custer County, Nebraska, as well as obituaries, classified advertising, community links, and special sections. Subscriptions may be made through the site.
http://www.custercountychief.com/
Based in Broken Bow, the Foundation was organized for the purpose of receiving and administering funds to meet the needs of residents in Custer County, Nebraska. Its history, mission, and board are identified, and its scholarships, grants, and events are featured.
http://www.ccfneb.org/
Headquartered in Broken Bow, its county seat, the county government is highlighted, with directions and contacts for its administrative and departmental offices, facilities, and programs, along with election results, meeting agendas and minutes, and map of the county.
http://www.co.custer.ne.us/
Headquartered in Broken Bow, Nebraska, Custer Power provides rural public power to more than eight thousand square miles of territory in Custer County. Its services, service area, and safety programs are highlighted. Career opportunities are presented, and customers may access their accounts online.
http://www.custerpower.com/
With its offices in Broken Bow, Nebraska, the business offers commercial and residential properties and land listings for sale, as well as real estate auctions, which are highlighted online.
http://www.farmers-national-bbow.com/
Offering residential and commercial properties, undeveloped acreage, and featured properties, the real estate company has its offices on South C, in Broken Bow, Nebraska. Its location and contacts are posted.
http://www.greeneackersrealtynebraska.com/
Also known as The Thunderbird KBBN broadcasts as KBBN 95.3FM and KCNI 1280AM. Its programming may be listened to online. Other features include a staff directory, advertising information, and a program archive.
http://www.kbbn.com/
