Her son, Chris, is an exception, moving back to Fairmont with his wife and two children, working in the family business. Gangstad said she hopes Fairmont attracts more people his age. It's a good town. You're still safe at night. In Juniata, the exception to a laid-back pace may be housing.
Rentals are always full pretty much.
When houses come up for sale, they sell very quickly. In Adams County's oldest town, residents find a small-town atmosphere five minutes west of the 20,000 population of Hastings. Juniata's location, with easy access to several towns, is one of its strong points, McClure said. She points out that while many residents leave town each day for jobs in Hastings and Grand Island, there are still employment opportunities inside the city limits, such as the elementary school, Phoenix Casting and Machining and several private contractors and construction companies. Recent village boards have been proactive in looking to the future, bringing several subdivisions in, she said.