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34-763: In 1869, Maggie Eberhart and Seth Mobley founded the Platte Valley Independent in North Platte . Eberhart, whose parents had immigrated from Ireland in her infancy, had been a teacher; Mobley had begun working in a newspaper office in Iowa at the age of 10, and had briefly published the Fort Kearney Herald , while stationed at Fort Kearny, Nebraska in 1865. In 1870, Eberhart moved the Independent to Grand Island and started publishing on July 2; she married Mobley

68-547: A lawyer and journalist in his native Holstein . After immigrating to the United States in 1854, he was one of the original settlers of Grand Island in 1857. He had served as County Judge and as a member of the Nebraska Territorial Legislature. Beside the Independent , he owned a lumberyard and a general store. Hedde converted the Independent from a weekly to a daily in 1884; in 1885, he changed its name to

102-428: A low of 0 °F (−17.8 °C) or below. The average window for freezing temperatures is September 30 thru May 13, allowing a growing season of 139 days. Extreme temperatures officially range from −35 °F (−37.2 °C) on January 15, 1888, and February 12, 1899 , up to 112 °F (44.4 °C) on July 11, 1954; the record cold daily maximum is −15 °F (−26.1 °C) on January 14, 1888, while, conversely,

136-427: A margin of error of +/- $ 5,357) and the median family income $ 67,702 (+/- $ 5,175). Males had a median income of $ 39,363 (+/- $ 4,731) versus $ 25,799 (+/- $ 1,263) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $ 31,772 (+/- $ 1,712). Approximately, 6.7% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 11.8% of those under the age of 18 and 15.3% of those ages 65 or over. As of

170-627: A volunteer organization serving food to millions of traveling soldiers. North Platte is the principal city of the North Platte Micropolitan Statistical Area , which includes Lincoln, Logan , and McPherson counties. North Platte was established in 1866 when the Union Pacific Railroad was extended to that point. It derives its name from the North Platte River . North Platte was the western terminus of

204-705: Is November 1 thru April 12, with May and October snow being rare. See or edit raw graph data . The 2020 United States census counted 23,390 people, 10,188 households, and 6,061 families in North Platte. The population density was 1,730.0 per square mile (667.9/km ). There were 11,409 housing units at an average density of 843.9 per square mile (325.8/km ). The racial makeup was 86.54% (20,242) white , 1.64% (384) black or African-American , 0.79% (184) Native American , 1.15% (268) Asian , 0.03% (6) Pacific Islander , 3.1% (725) from other races , and 6.76% (1,581) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race

238-892: Is land and 0.19 square miles (0.49 km ) is water. North Platte experiences a dry continental climate similar to that of the Nebraska High Plains , classified as hot-summer humid continental ( Köppen Dwa ), and, with an annual average precipitation of 21.08 inches (535 mm), barely avoids semi-arid classification; it is part of USDA Hardiness zone 5a. The normal monthly mean temperature ranges from 26.3 °F (−3.2 °C) in January to 75.6 °F (24.2 °C) in July. On an average year, there are 3.8 afternoons that reach 100 °F (37.8 °C) or higher, 39 afternoons that reach 90 °F (32.2 °C) or higher, 31.4 afternoons that do not climb above freezing, and 12.2 mornings with

272-460: Is served by 2 major cross country US Highways and Interstate 80 . I-80 runs south of the South Platte River through the outer edge of town. Much of the town's commercial area has moved to the intersection of I-80 and U.S. Route 83 , which runs north to downtown, and continues to points as far north as Canada or south to Mexico. US 30 intersects with US 83 downtown and follows the north side of

306-484: Is two miles west of U.S. Highway 83 along U.S. Highway 30 . Every June, North Platte hosts the annual "Nebraskaland Days". The event includes parades, art shows, rodeos, concerts, and food events. It draws over 100,000 attendees every year. North Platte is host to the annual Miss Nebraska pageant, an official preliminary for the Miss America Organization. A independent professional baseball team,

340-567: The Grand Island Daily Independent . In 1900, the octogenarian Hedde's health was failing, prompting him to turn the newspaper over to a group of Grand Island businessmen, who formed the Independent Publishing Company. A. F. Buechler served as president of the company and editor of the newspaper until 1930, when it was sold to Oscar S. Stauffer ; he continued as editor until 1939. Stauffer Communications owned

374-503: The Independent from 1930 to 1994. In 1974, the newspaper made the conversion from letterpress to offset printing. In 1979, it began printing a Sunday edition, initiating seven-day publication. In 1989, the "Daily" was dropped, leaving the newspaper with its present name. The newspaper was acquired by the Morris Publishing Group in the course of their 1995 purchase of Stauffer. It introduced its website in 1996. In 2007,

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408-523: The Independent is Terrie Baker; Prior to serving as publisher, Baker served as The Independent's general manager for two years. She joined the Independent in 2017 after serving as publisher of the North Platte Telegraph since 2015. The managing editor is Jim Faddis; he had worked for the Independent for 25 years before being promoted from editorial page editor to managing editor in 2007. Beside

442-469: The Independent was bought by GateHouse Media . in 2008, GateHouse sold the newspaper to the Omaha World-Herald Co, which was acquired a year later by Berkshire Hathaway . On Jan 29, 2020, Berkshire sold all of its newspapers, including The Grand Island Independent, to Lee Enterprises . Starting July 18, 2023, the paper will print five days a week, Tuesday through Saturday. The publisher of

476-624: The North and South Platte Rivers forming the Platte River . The population was 23,390 at the 2020 census , making it the 11th most populous city in Nebraska . North Platte is a railroad town; Union Pacific Railroad 's large Bailey Yard is located within the city. Today, North Platte is served only by freight trains, but during World War II the city was known for the North Platte Canteen ,

510-559: The North Platte 80s , began play in 2024 in the Pecos League . North Platte was also the prior home the minor league baseball North Platte Indians of the Nebraska State League . North Platte is home to the world's largest rail yard, Bailey Yard . The Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center is an eight-story building which overlooks the expansive classification yard and engine facilities. The tower and visitor center are open to

544-531: The Union Pacific Railway from December 1866 until the next section to Ogallala was opened the following year. Even though Congress had authorized the building of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1862, it had been extended only as far as Fremont, Nebraska by the end of the 1865 construction season. The 275-mile (443 km) section from Fremont to North Platte was completed in 1866. In

578-496: The census of 2010, there were 24,733 people, 10,560 households, and 6,290 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,873.7 inhabitants per square mile (723.4/km ). There were 11,450 housing units at an average density of 867.4 per square mile (334.9/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 93.1% White , 1.0% African American , 0.7% Native American , 0.7% Asian , 2.8% from other races , and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.8% of

612-497: The 1880s, Buffalo Bill Cody established his ranch, known as Scout's Rest Ranch , just north of town. It is now a National Historic Landmark . On July 13, 1929, a black man shot and killed a white police officer. The black man reportedly took his own life, being trapped by a mob. This led to the formation of white mobs combing the city, and ordering black residents to leave North Platte. Fearing mob violence, most of North Platte's black residents fled . The North Platte Canteen

646-589: The Platte/South Platte River from east to west. North Platte Micropolitan Statistical Area The North Platte Micropolitan Statistical Area , as defined by the United States Census Bureau , is an area consisting of three counties in Nebraska , anchored by the city of North Platte . As of the 2000 census , the area had a population of 35,939, and a July 1, 2009 estimate placed

680-405: The average family size was 2.97. In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males. As of 2000 the median income for a household in

714-402: The city was $ 34,181, and the median income for a family was $ 42,753. Males had a median income of $ 36,445 versus $ 20,157 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 18,306. About 7.8% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over. Lincoln County Historical Museum contains a display detailing

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748-425: The city. The population density was 2,281.5 people per square mile (880.9 people/km ). There were 10,718 housing units at an average density of 1,024.1 per square mile (395.4/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 93.47% White, 0.71% African American, 0.64% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander , 3.30% from other races , and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.68% of

782-409: The daily newspaper, the Independent publishes a free-circulation weekly titled Trade West , with a circulation of about 20,000, focusing on "rural and agricultural readers". North Platte, Nebraska North Platte is a city in and the county seat of Lincoln County, Nebraska , United States. It is located in the west-central part of the state, along Interstate 80 , at the confluence of

816-459: The following year. The newspaper, described as "decidedly Republican", was published daily for a short time in late 1873, in connection with a political campaign of that year, but resumed weekly publication after the election. In 1883, the Mobleys, who had alienated most of their advertisers, sold the newspaper to J. A. McMurphy; a week later, McMurphy sold it to Friedrich (Fred) Hedde. Hedde had been

850-467: The history of the North Platte Canteen. It also contains a Prairie Village with local landmark homes and other buildings, including a Pony Express station and pioneer church among many others. Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park is located near North Platte, a Nebraska living history park about " Buffalo Bill " Cody. The park includes his actual house known as Scout's Rest Ranch. The park

884-646: The population at 36,890. Micropolitan statistical areas are labor market and statistical areas in the United States centered on an urban cluster (urban area) with a population of at least 10,000 but fewer than 50,000 people. As of the census of 2000, there were 35,939 people, 14,594 households, and 9,830 families residing within the USA. The racial makeup of the USA was 94.83% White , 0.53% African American , 0.51% Native American , 0.36% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 2.58% from other races , and 1.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.27% of

918-413: The population was under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.9 years. For every 100 females, the population had 97.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 95.7 males. The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $ 52,653 (with

952-443: The population. There were 10,560 households, of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.4% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

986-406: The population. There were 9,944 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and

1020-419: The public year-round. Passenger train service was discontinued in 1971. North Platte is home to North Platte Regional Airport . United Express serves the airport with twice-daily service to Denver International Airport . There is also a door-to-door bus system available for residents of the town. Intercity bus service to the city is provided by Burlington Trailways and Express Arrow . North Platte

1054-507: The record warm daily minimum is 80 °F (26.7 °C) on July 25, 1940. Precipitation is greatest in May and June and has ranged from 10.01 inches (254.3 mm) in 1931 to 33.44 inches (849.4 mm) in 1951. Snowfall averages 29.6 inches (0.75 m) per season, and has historically ranged from 3.0 inches (0.08 m) in 1903–04 to 66.3 inches (1.68 m) in 1979–80; the average window for measurable (≥0.1 inches or 0.0025 metres) snowfall

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1088-401: Was 10.0% (2,558) of the population. Of the 10,188 households, 27.6% had children under the age of 18; 43.7% were married couples living together; 25.2% had a female householder with no husband present. 34.7% of households consisted of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.9. 24.6% of

1122-432: Was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.95. The median age in the city was 37.1 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 15.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 23,878 people, 9,944 households, and 6,224 families residing in

1156-456: Was one of the largest volunteer efforts of World War II, originating in 1941. Tens of thousands of volunteers from North Platte and surrounding towns met the troop trains passing through North Platte, offering coffee, sandwiches, dessert, and hospitality to nearly seven million servicemen. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 13.39 square miles (34.68 km ), of which 13.20 square miles (34.19 km )

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