Quality of life and livability impacts not only the attitude and productivity of the existing work force, but also the ability of employers to recruit and retain key personnel. The community of Cozad possesses a wide diversity of cultural, entertainment and recreational options. Low cost of living, short and easy commuting and a high degree of public safety are just a few of our citizen’s favorite community attributes. 

Opportunities for outdoor recreation are plentiful in Cozad. Take time to enjoy the beauty of our parks, play a round of golf, play tennis and pickleball, or take a walk on the Muny Park Trail. With access to boating, waterskiing, camping, canoeing, fishing and swimming in local lakes and rivers, you can enjoy your time outside. Corn fields are abundant in Cozad; so every fall, area farmers take advantage of their crops and open their fields to the public after plowing “mazes” through the tall stocks. Pumpkin patches also provide a fun outing in the fall. 

The Community Wellness Center is a 40,000 square foot facility with cardio workout equipment, free weights, indoor basketball and volleyball courts and an indoor track. This coupled with a multitude of classes for any age and fitness level allows its members to live a healthy lifestyle. Even in the winter, you can work on your game at the Community Sports Complex. With an indoor tennis court, basketball court, racquetball court, and batting cages you can keep your skills sharp.

If you are looking for something unique, you can find it in Cozad. From boutiques, exquisite decor and furniture, a night at the movies, and fine dining, Cozad has something for everyone and every taste. Whether you’re craving authentic Mexican cuisine, Nebraska beef at our bistro or local tap house, specialty coffee shops, or a sweet treat from our ice cream parlor, Cozad has it all. Join us downtown during the summer for outdoor concerts, plays, food trucks, and community fellowship. After your day of fun please stay in our new 54-room Cobblestone Hotel and Suites!

Cozad’s location on the 100th Meridian was not by accident. John Cozad, the community founder, thought this location with its uniqueness would capture the imagination of settlers. With a new identity, Robert Henri, the son of Cozad went on to become a famed American artist. His boyhood home remains along with the secrets and stories of his family in the Hendee Hotel and Robert Henri Museum. The Robert Henri Museum is expanding with the construction of a 3,000 square foot state of the art gallery to open in 2024. The 100th Meridian Museum is filled with diversity, history and creativity, displaying collections from the community past to present.