progress including the conversion of a vacant school into a childcare center. The push for strategic housing development will continue unabated to meet diverse demographic needs. Modernizing public safety communication systems is also essential to keep pace with expansion. Finally, an urgent and collaborative mission is underway to repurpose the recently closed Tyson plant, an effort that already showcases the community’s responsive and unified approach to economic resilience. As Bartel states, this is a top priority, emphasizing, “we are pushing hard to find someone to utilize that standing, noting,“When it comes to broadband, we’re pretty advanced for a rural area.” The presence of the nearby Wolf Creek Nuclear Power Plant further signals the region’s capacity to host complex, high-tech industries, serving as a testament to the available, highly skilled, and security-cleared workforce. LOOKING AHEAD: PRIORITIES FOR SUSTAINED GROWTH Even with significant momentum, Lyon County’s leadership is focused on addressing the challenges that accompany growth. The priorities for the next 18-24 months are clear and actionable. A primary focus is closing the childcare gap, with recent 72 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 10
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