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CRP signup runs through March 29
Agricultural producers and private landowners can sign up for the general Conservation Reserve Program through March 29. This conservation opportunity gives producers tools to conserve wildlife habitat while achieving other conservation benefits,...
Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program Notice NNTC
Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program Notice NNTC The Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program is available for qualifying customers of Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company. This program provides monthly service discounts on telephone service. Toll...
Kamler shares update on service commission
It has been just over one year since I was sworn in as the public service commissioner for the 31 counties of District 4. I wanted to share another quarterly update on the work over the past three...
Staying the course on broadband
Much of this week’s activity focused on broadband and the Nebraska Department of Transportation, along with some controversy relating to education policy. The Transportation and Telecommunications C...
Party bus business ready to cruise
A spur-of-the-moment idea led to the creation of a new Clearwater business. Rolling' Transportation, LLC, co-owner Hailey Schlecht said the original plans were to purchase a trolley, but she and...
Village of Clearwater Approved Claims
VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER APPROVED CLAIMS General Checking: Topkote Inc., srv, 46,068.99; Five Rule Rural Planning, sch, 100.00; Nebraska Mediation Center, srv, 200.00; Kayton International, sup, 2,500.00; Bomgaars, sup, 102.98; Carhart Lumber, sup,...
Decision on carbon pipeline conditional use permit continued until Oct. 5
The saga of Summit Carbon Solutions and its quest for a conditional use permit for a carbon pipeline, proposed to cross the northern tier of Antelope County will continue. At least for now. Following...
Public access atlas available
There are more than a million acres of publicly accessible lands throughout Nebraska. The recently published 2023-2024 Public Access Atlas identifies and consolidates these public access resources for the benefit of Nebraska’s hunters, trappers a...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on Aug. 14, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall. Notice of the meeting was published Aug. 9, 2023, in the Summerland Advocate. An agenda...
Challenges facing US helath care
Assuring effective health care to a population is a challenge for every society. As care options become more complex – and expensive – the challenges increase. In the US, both the organization and...
Nebraska dove hunting season opens Sept. 1
With the annual dove season opener on Sept. 1, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has some reminders for hunters, as well as recommendations for areas to hunt. Doves are abundant statewide and, with generous bag limits, provide excellent...
Commissioners deny road closure request
A rural Antelope County road will stay intact following a public hearing and subsequent vote by commissioners on Aug. 1. Highway superintendent Brian McDonald said a road use study on 858 Road,...
Kamler provides service commission update
As families are preparing the return to school and fall sports practices are beginning, the hard work and great memories of county fairs starting to wrap up and farmers beginning to see their crops...
E911 board representatives address concerns during supervisors meeting
Holt County Supervisors held a listening session, Monday afternoon, allowing members of the Holt/Boyd E-911 board to present their perceptions of operations in the dispatch center and the role of the...
Supervisors learn about building repairs
Holt County Supervisors learned about multiple building updates and concerns when they met in regular session, July 17. Courthouse custodian Rick Slaymaker presented estimates for three styles of...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES June 12, 2023 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on June 12, 2023, at 7 p.m., at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published June 7, 2023, in the “Summerland A...
Public input requested on internet access in Nebraska
The Nebraska Broadband Office, along with the Nebraska Department of Transportation, Nebraska Information Technology Commission and the Office of the Chief Information Officer have announced seven public meeting locations across Nebraska in an...
Education Future Fund included in governor's budget
This week saw the Legislature debate the mainline state budget. The latest projections from the Economic Forecasting Board lowered revenue projections for the current fiscal year by $80 million to $6....
In the Mailbag
Dear Editor: I am sure everyone who is getting the new underground fiber optics are excited about the new reliable services being installed in your local area. It will be great to finally have an end to the unreliable satellite dishes hanging on ever...
Legislature passes four bills
This week saw the Legislature pass the first four bills of the year. LB 376 would create a brand registration for the state Liquor Control Commission to accurately identify and track alcoholic...
Sleuthing discovers thousands of locations missed as 'unserved' by broadband on federal map
Using a laptop at her farm near Clatonia, and some help from the state’s public power districts, a rural broadband advocate has uncovered oversights that may brings millions of extra federal dollars to Nebraska to expand high-speed internet s...
Resolution vote returned to county planning and zoning commission
A resolution regarding perpetual water and conservation easements will go back to the Holt County Planning and Zoning Commission. The directive was given by Holt County Supervisors, Friday, following...
Upgrades improve experiences at northeast Nebraska state parks
Guests at northeast Nebraska state park areas were treated to some improvements in 2022, with more set to be completed in 2023. The following is a roundup of those improvements and projects: Summit...
State senators identify priority bills
The Legislature is now past Day 40 and is almost halfway through the current Legislative session. In floor debate, only a couple of bills have been discussed in depth. LB 753 would adopt the...
Bill debate continues in Legislature
The schedule of morning debate on the floor and afternoon public hearings continues for a few more weeks. At times, the days seem long, but soon the Legislature will begin all-day debate before finall...