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Former Huskers help USA to silver medal
The U.S. Women's National Team secured the silver medal at the Olympics as they fell to Italy, 3-0 (25-18, 25-20, 25-17), on Sunday, Aug. 11, in Paris. Three players on the U.S. National Team - Jordan Larson, Kelsey Robinson Cook and Justine Wong-Orantes - represented Nebraska throughout the competition. In the…
Alliance Book Signing with Author Jaynet McCance for Her Book “Jessie” August 22nd
The Alliance Public Library and Highland Park Care Center will host Nebraska author Jaynet McCance for a book signing event for her book “Jessie” on Thursday, August 22nd at 5:30pm in the Alliance Public Library Community Room. Jaynet McCance was born April 6, 1931 and lived in Crawford, Nebraska in…
New focus for September Nebraska Soil Health School
The Nebraska Soil Health School will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Fort Robinson State Park, located at Soldier Creek Road and U.S. Highway 20. Hosted by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), the schools are designed to build upon soil-related knowledge…
Smith announces Youth Advisory Council
Congressman Adrian Smith has announced the names of the Third District high school students who will serve on his Youth Advisory Council for the 2024-2025 academic school year. Youth Advisory Council members include Anneliese Bargen of Adams Ava Wenzel of Arthur Dominic Kouba of Auburn Claudia Rhoades of Big Springs…
Weather just doesn’t cooperate with Balloon Fest
Mother Nature had other ideas for the 10th annual Old West Balloon Fest this year. Following a fog and weather related delay and ultimate cancelation for the Friday mass assention, similar conditions caused a similar situation Saturday morning. However, much to the delight of those on hand at the old…
Nebraska Environmental Trust to Host Final Application Q&A Session
The Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET) will host its final Grant Application Q&A session. This session will give a quick overview of the application process, what is expected of applicants, and a section for applicants to ask any questions they have on the process. When and Where: · Via Zoom –…
Nebraska Diplomats Host Annual Awards Banquet
The Nebraska Diplomats hosted its annual awards banquet on Wednesday evening at the Younes Conference Center North in Kearney. During the banquet, Governor Jim Pillen, Nebraska Diplomats President Desiree Wineland, and Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director Sherry Vinton helped present the following awards: Business of the Year – CLAAS America, Omaha…
Perfect Blend Aug 13th with BBDC – WESTCO Tire Center
WESTCO Tire Center in Alliance will be hosting The Perfect Blend with Box Butte Development Corporation, Tuesday, August 13, at 9:15 a.m. at the new WESTCO Tire Center location at 1630 W 10th St. This event is a monthly event organized by the Box Butte Development Corporation (BBDC) for Box…
Fidone named to Mackey Award Watch List
Nebraska’s Thomas Fidone II was recognized Friday, as he was on the initial John Mackey Award Watch List. The Mackey Award is presented annually to the nation’s most outstanding collegiate tight end. Fidone, a 6-foot-6, 255-pounder from Council Bluffs, Iowa, comes into the 2024 season as one of Nebraska’s top…
Education groups, Linehan at odds over tax relief plan
LINCOLN — Education organizations have joined opposition to the Nebraska Legislature’s current draft plan to reform a school funding model in pursuit of property tax relief. The Education Collaboration — representing teachers, administrators, school boards, rural schools and more — said a draft amendment to Legislative Bill 9 “risks breaking” an existing…