Community Calendar 3-14-25
First and third Mondays: LEGO Club, Morton-James Public Library, 923 1st Corso, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Builders ages 8 and older are welcome. 402-873-5609.
Kirt Manion
Nebraska author pays visit to Morton-James Public Library
The Morton-James Public Library hosted a visit with Mary Connealy on Sunday, Feb. 23. Connealy is an award-winning author from Nebraska who writes western-themed romantic comedies in a fun, action-packed style.
The Brownville Concert Series Presents QuartetES
The Brownville Concert Series is thrilled to welcome to Brownville, QuartetES. Made up of established chamber musicians who reunited after a long separation, QuartetES brings a diverse and engaging presence to the concert stage. It’s sure to be one you…
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Caffeine by Joe Heller
Remembering the North Platte Canteen
This August, I visited the city of North Platte for a tour with North Platte’s chamber office. North Platte is known for many things, and chief among them are its status as a railroad town and the home of Buffalo Bill. As we drove through the city, I saw its industrial area and new housing subdivisions. As the tour continued, we came across the Downtown Canteen District, a title that holds special meaning for people across our state.
Become a Nebraska Trooper in 2025, Applications Open Until March 31
March 10, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Your opportunity to make a difference for Nebraskans is here, with a career you get to define. Nebraska State Patrol applications are open until March 31 at NebraskaTroopers.com. The Nebraska State Patrol is building…
NRD Recreation Exploration encourages Nebraskans to discover nature, win prizes
Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) encourage participation in the NRD Recreation Exploration program, which is designed to inspire individuals and families to venture into the great outdoors and explore the state’s natural beauty. The program aims to foster a deeper…
State champs crowned at 2024-25 girls’ state tourney
Kirt Manionkmanion@cherryroad.com The 2024-25 NSAA Girls’ State Basketball Tournament wrapped up over the weekend in Lincoln. In the Class A finals, Millard West defeated Omaha Westside, 70-44. Westside, the No. 7 seed, defeated No. 2 Millard North and No. 6…
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Natural Resources by Joe Heller
Requiring Transparency
There is an inscription above an entrance to the Nebraska State Capitol. It reads: “the salvation of the state is watchfulness in the citizen.” Transparency is essential to watchfulness. Our $36 trillion national debt is our greatest domestic threat. We must do all we can to eliminate waste and restore fiscal sanity. This week, I introduced the Improper Payments Transparency Act. My bipartisan bill will require more transparent and more accurate data about the scope of improper payments made by the federal government.