It may not be the center of the universe but, speaking geographically and spiritually, Broken Bow is pretty near the heart of Nebraska.
Nebraska’s largest feedlot, Adams Land & Cattle, with a capacity for 120,000 cattle is located two miles south of Broken Bow. Russell Adams Jr., the founder of Adams Land & Cattle, grew up on a farm northeast of Broken Bow. In the mid 1950's, Russ began the business of backgrounding cattle for resale at the local auction barns. In 1971, an additional 1,063 acres of land four miles south of Broken Bow was purchased, and a one-time capacity for backgrounding around 8,000 calves was developed.
Dr. Lance Jones, retired DVM and proud Hereford breeder with wife, Nan and son Bruce, was inducted into the Nebraska Hereford Hall of Fame. Here he is holding the poster that will adorn the wall of the future Nebraska Hereford Heritage Museum.
Dalton Garey placed fourth in bull riding at the Nebraska High School Rodeo in Lincoln.
Arrow Seed was established in Broken Bow, Neb., in 1946. The company has been under the same family ownership since 1954. Facilities include 60,000 square feet of seed conditioning, distribution and retail space located in Broken Bow.
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Bettina Bedwell in the Tuileries Garden, c. 1937. Bedwell was an American journalist and fashion illustrator. She reported on fashion from Paris throughout the 1920s and 30s. She was born in Broken Bow, Nebraska on Jan. 13, 1889.
Broken Bow resident Kenneth D. Welch was a teacher in a rural school, a long-time farmer and then worked at the Becton, Dickinson & Co. plant in Broken Bow. From 1952 to 1954 he served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. Welch passed away in 2018.
Broken Bow resident Dani Osmond was a stand-out in the Broken Bow FFA Chapter and has gone on to become a delegate in the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute.
Broken Bow residents Justin Wittry, left, and Perry Myers are the co-owners of Ranchland Ford. They credit Broken Bow’s dedication to supporting local businesses for their phenomenal success.
Farritor Auto Parts specializes in foreign auto parts and aftermarket parts. Farritor has been serving the Broken Bow area since 1952.
An award winning jalapeno ale from Kinkaider Brewing Co., has an intense jalapeno flavor with a slightly heated finish and aroma.
