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Wilber to Host BRAN in 2023

November 1, 2022

Wilber, NE will be one of the destinations for the 2023 Bike Ride Across Nebraska. Approximately 375 riders will be coming into town in the early afternoon of June 8th and leaving as the sun comes up on the morning of June 9th. It will take a village to make their visit an experience and one that they will come back to see again.

Continue to follow our page for updates. The BRAN Planning Committee will start contacting businesses, organizations and residents after the first of the year with opportunities to help and be a part of the hosting experience. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Shanon Meyer at 402-821-3233.

A Hallmark Inspired Celebration

October 28, 2022

Each year the Wilber Area Chamber of Commerce hosts their Hometown Holiday Celebration. This year they will transform the town into a Candyland Christmas, with gingerbread men, lollipops, the community tree lighting, local shopping and the annual craft show (click link for vendor registration form) and visit with Santa.

Follow the Wilber Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page for all the details!

A Safer Way to Trick or Treat

October 26, 2022

Each year, the Wilber Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the Downtown Trick or Treat. All of our business have goodies for the kiddos throughout our downtown district. The event will be on Monday, October 31st from 4:00p – 6:00p.

When you get all the candy you can handle, head to the First Evangelical Lutheran Church at 204 S School Street for a hot dog meal.

Saline County Tourism Grants – OPEN NOW!

October 19, 2022

Each year the Saline County Visitors Advisory Committee awards Promotional Grants for events and activities that promote tourism in Saline County and Site Improvement Grants for improvements within the area. These grant applications are available now on the Saline County Website. Applications must be submitted is 4:00pm, Thursday, November 10, 2022.

For more details, click on the application links below or contact Sheryl Kastanek at (402) 821-2668 or Eric Stehlik at (402) 946-2099.

2023 Event Tourism Promotion Fund

2023 Tourism Site Improvement Fund

Cold Temps Around the Corner

October 17, 2022

Preventing Frozen Pipes

Drain water from sprinkler supply lines following manufacturer’s directions. Do not put antifreeze in water lines.
Remove, drain, and store outdoor hoses. Close indoor valves to outdoor hose bibs. Open outside hose bibs to allow water to drain.
Check around the home for areas where water supply lines are in unheated areas; basement, crawl space, attic, garage, and under kitchen and bathroom cabinets.
Consider installing products made to insulate exposed water pipes such as a pipe sleeve or UL-listed heat tape, heat cable, or similar materials.

During Cold Weather

Keep garage doors closed if water supply lines are in the garage.
Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around plumbing.
When the weather is very cold, let cold water drip from faucets served by exposed pipes. Running water through the pipe – even at a trickle – helps prevent pipes from freezing.
If you will be away from home during cold weather, leave the heat on in your home, set no lower than 55° F.

Future Protection

Consider relocating exposed pipes to provide increased protection from freezing.
Pipes can be relocated by a professional.
Add insulation to attics, basements and crawl spaces. Insulation will maintain higher temperatures in these areas.