The depression brought about massive public works projects including the Tri-County project. World War II delayed the completion of the project but work was finished in the late forties. At about this same time pump irrigation was explored. An experimental deep well was installed by C.G. Binderup in 1936. Other wells quickly followed and today many thousands of acres are irrigated by wells in Kearney County.
Admission is free.
The Harold Warp Pioneer Village at the intersection of Highways 6 and 10, also has many items related to the first settlements in Kearney County. Pioneer Village is open year around seven days a week.