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Sen. Deb Fischer’s office announced in a press release Monday that the airport has received a $2.17 million grant to assist in the construction of its aircraft rescue and fire fighting building. The airport was one of four airports in the state to receive a discretionary grant from the Department of Transportation. Other airports receiving grants were Eppley Airfeld, McCook Regional Airport and Norfolk Regional Airport.