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Cowboy Trail section near Norfolk reopens

Cowboy Trail section near Norfolk reopens

The Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail section just west of Norfolk now has reopened to the public after repairs were made to stabilize the embankment and trail surface from the 2019 flood. 08/14/2024 12:00 AM

Nebraska Community Foundation President, CEO Jeff Yost addresses youth

Nebraska Community Foundation President, CEO Jeff Yost addresses youth

Dear Young Nebraskan: My sincere hope is that I am just one of many people in your life saying this: we need and want you here in Nebraska. 08/14/2024 12:00 AM

Storing Silage

Gift idea – Republican 08/14/2024 12:00 AM

Mental health tips given for returning to classroom

Mental health tips given for returning to classroom

LINCOLN – As the summer break from school draws to a close, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recognizes the return to the classroom can be exciting, overwhelming, and stressful. 08/14/2024 12:00 AM

Real estate, property taxes delinquent soon

Real estate, property taxes delinquent soon

PIERCE – Pierce County Treasurer Christine Bahr has reminded taxpayers that the second half of 2023 real estate and personal property taxes are due. The taxes must be paid before Aug. 31, 2024, and will be assessed interest at 14% after that date. 08/14/2024 12:00 AM

Osmond, Wausa schools to conduct feasibility study

Osmond, Wausa schools to conduct feasibility study

(By Wausa Superintendent Brad Hoesing and Osmond Superintendent Steven Bremer) OSMOND – Osmond Community Schools and Wausa Public School districts have agreed to enter into a feasibility study. The two districts have been discussing how they can best partner to best meet the needs of their students. Throughout the various discussions and meetings, both districts have identified several issues to study as we look into the future. 08/14/2024 12:00 AM

Pierce man killed in Monday accident

Pierce man killed in Monday accident

On Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, at approximately 4:25 a.m., a one-vehicle accident occurred approximately three miles northwest of Pierce on Highway 13. The southbound vehicle left the highway, struck a culvert and rolled several times. 08/14/2024 12:00 AM

Leftover Nebraska big game permits available Aug. 7

Leftover Nebraska big game permits available Aug. 7

LINCOLN – Hunters may purchase leftover Nebraska big game permits beginning on Aug. 7. 08/07/2024 12:00 AM

Everything is a work in progress as special session is set to reconvene

Everything is a work in progress as special session is set to reconvene

Dist. 40 R eport Sen. Barry DeKay 08/07/2024 12:00 AM

Hunting rogram looks for meat processors

Hunting rogram looks for meat processors

LINCOLN – Meat processors have until Sept. 1 to apply for participation in the charitable Hunters Helping the Hungry program for 2024-25, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. 08/07/2024 12:00 AM

Farmers should know ag land values, current rental rates to set 2024 rates

Farmers should know ag land values, current rental rates to set 2024 rates

Land prices and rental rates are some of the highest expenses a producer must face annually. Every summer, UNL’s Center of Agricultural Profitability (CAP) releases The Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market survey. Those wanting to check it out themselves can find a pdf version at cap.unl.edu/land or can contact their local extension office, but here are some highlights: Across the state, the all-land average value for ag real estate in Nebraska increased by five percent. The Northeast region saw the second highest percent change at a six percent increase with the East region not far behind at four percent. Competition for ag land and improved weather conditions were cited as the main force guiding higher market values of land statewide despite pressure from inflation and borrowing costs. 08/07/2024 12:00 AM