(KLZA)-- Falls City Economic Development and Growth Enterprise held their Annual Banquet and Business meeting Wednesday night at the Elk's Lodge in Falls City.
Named as the Investor of the Year for 2022 was Bosselman Pump & Pantry. The family-owned company purchased the Sapp Brothers convenience store along with the Mid-Town Service Center in 2021. In 2022 the company added High Flow Diesel pumps on the property to aid area truckers and ag producers. The company owns 46 stores across Nebraska with their headquarters being in Grand Island.
Two longtime Falls City supporters were inducted into the Wall of Fame. Ken Kunce who was the former owner of Ken's Pharmacy and later Falls City Pharmacy and Charlie Radatz who owned and operated KTNC Radio for 26 years were this years inductees'.
Kunce was instrumental in pushing for a new library in Falls City and was involved in many community events.
Radatz was Co-Chair of the Tri State Corridor Alliance that led the effort to get a new bridge built over the Missouri River at Rulo. The $27.7 million bridge was completed in 2013.
During the business meeting it was announced that Kevin Malone would be the new President of EDGE, replacing Rod Rowland who has served for three years as president.
Adam Morris was elected to a three-year term on the Board of Directors and Mitch Merz was elected to fulfill an open one-year term on the Board of Directors.
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