Located in the heart of Nebraska's Platte River Valley, the town of Kearney is the agricultural, commercial, medical, educational and cultural center of a large mid-state area. It is the fifth largest city in the state with a population of nearly 25,000. Being on ÍAmericaÌs Main StreetÎ, Interstate 80, makes it a popular stopping place of thousands of travelers, and it has an abundance of good restaurants, lodging facilities and entertainment. The humidity is low, the winters not too harsh, and the falls and springs delightful.