March 5, 2025
Press Release
Date: March 5, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Cassie Ehrenberg, Executive Director at Iron Horse Arts District, at (949) 295-7018, or director@ironhorsedistrict.org
Iron Horse Arts District Selected as 2025 Nebraska Passport Stop
HOLDREGE, Neb. – The Iron Horse Arts District has been selected as a featured stop in the 2025 Nebraska Passport program, a statewide tourism initiative that encourages travelers to explore Nebraska’s unique destinations. As part of the program, the Iron Horse Arts District will partner with Coal & Feed, Coffee & Vittle and Lost Way Brewery to offer visitors an unforgettable cultural and culinary experience in downtown Holdrege.
“We are excited to showcase Holdrege’s thriving arts and small business community to travelers from across Nebraska and beyond,” said Cassie Ehrenberg, Executive Director of the Iron Horse Arts District. “This opportunity allows us to celebrate our town’s creative spirit while welcoming new visitors to experience our local food, craft beverages, and artistic attractions.”
The Nebraska Passport, organized by Visit Nebraska, features 70 stops across 10 themed tours, with participants collecting stamps at each location to earn prizes. The 2025 program runs from May 1 through September 30, inviting Passport travelers to discover the hidden gems of the state, including historic sites, female-owned businesses, delicious eats, and Nebraska’s flourishing Creative Districts.
Visitors stopping at the Iron Horse Arts District Passport location can enjoy:
● Public art installations (such as “The Mailbox” mural on the Rite Way building), Pop-Up Art Galleries, the Midtown Sculpture Garden and creative spaces throughout downtown.
● Delicious coffee and handmade treats at Coal & Feed Coffee and Vittle.
● Craft brews and community vibes at Lost Way Brewery.
The program is expected to bring more than 3,000 visitors to the area. Visitors will be able to receive their stamps at either Coal & Feed or Lost Way Brewery after touring the art district.
Passports will be available at participating stops starting May 1, or can be pre-ordered at NebraskaPassport.com. Travelers are encouraged to download the Nebraska Passport App for digital stamps and an enhanced experience.
For more information about the Iron Horse Arts District, please contact our Executive Director Cassie Ehrenberg at director@ironhorsedistrict.org or visit our website at ironhorsedistrict.org.