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Sixpence Early Learning Fund awards new grants

Sixpence Early Learning Fund awards new grants

LINCOLN –The Trustees of the Sixpence Early Learning Fund announced this week that two new grants totaling $450,000 will be awarded to school districts in partnership with local licensed early care and education providers for at-risk infants and toddlers. Omaha Public Schools, in collaboration with Omaha Educare, and Loup City Public Schools, in partnership with ESU 10, were each selected for grant awards of $225,000 after a competitive application and review process. Sixpence, a collaborative funding structure involving the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Nebraska Department of Education, and private sector investors, has issued grants to community partnerships statewide since 2008, totaling 47 communities. 07/31/2024 12:00 AM

Wausa girl competes in Knox County 4-H Talent Contest

Wausa girl competes in Knox County 4-H Talent Contest

BLOOMFIELD – Hallie Kumm, Wausa, was one of many competitors in the 2024 Knox County 4-H Talent Contest. 07/31/2024 12:00 AM

Nebraska fall turkey permits available beginning Aug. 12

Nebraska fall turkey permits available beginning Aug. 12

LINCOLN – Hunters may begin purchasing 2024 Nebraska fall turkey permits at 1 p.m. Aug. 12. 07/31/2024 12:00 AM

Knox County Fair Cook-Off Contest held July 25

Knox County Fair Cook-Off Contest held July 25

BLOOMFIELD – The annual Knox County Fair Cook-Off Contest was held on July 25 inside the 4-H Building at the fairgrounds in Bloomfield. 07/31/2024 12:00 AM

Forage crops play several roles in successful feeding system

Forage crops play several roles in successful feeding system

UNL Extension 07/31/2024 12:00 AM

Deadline for non-incumbents to file for general election is Aug. 1

Deadline for non-incumbents to file for general election is Aug. 1

CENTER – Time is running out for non-incumbents to file for the 2024 general election, including for the two seats up for election this year on the Wausa Village Board of Trustees. 07/31/2024 12:00 AM

Library to host Trivia Night Fundraiser Aug. 30

Library to host Trivia Night Fundraiser Aug. 30

WAUSA – The Lied Lincoln Township Library in Wausa is set to host its third Trivia Night Fundraiser at Gladstone Park at 7 p.m. Aug. 30, weather permitting. 07/31/2024 12:00 AM

Time to relax

Time to relax 07/31/2024 12:00 AM

Storm clouds brew over wind energy meeting

Storm clouds brew over wind energy meeting

CENTER – After hearing from a steady flow of people on opposite sides – including Wausa area residents – Knox County has tightened its zoning regulations in regard to wind energy. 07/31/2024 12:00 AM

Avera Creighton Hospital announces project to add to, renovate facility

Avera Creighton Hospital announces project to add to, renovate facility

CREIGHTON – Avera Creighton Hospital announced on July 22 an addition-and-renovation project that will provide more patient care space and services. 07/24/2024 12:00 AM

Project will improve access for boaters, anglers at Grove Lake

Project will improve access for boaters, anglers at Grove Lake

ROYAL – Access for boaters and shore anglers will improve thanks to a project that began July 16 at Grove Lake Wildlife Management Area near Royal. 07/24/2024 12:00 AM