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Anderson becomes third generation to join local insurance agency

RANDOLPH – Ben Benton is looking forward to helping northeast Nebraska small business owners once he starts his new job.

This week, I presented my priority bill for this year before members of the Agriculture Committee: LB1301.

I’m doing the best I can over here. I’m proud to say my wife and I have been married for 16 years, but I still have plenty to learn (understatement of the century).

YANKTON, S.D. – Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Toastmasters #6217 met Feb. 8. Ashley Dimmer served as Toastmaster, Steve Andersen was General Evaluator, and Gale Vogt provided Table Topics questions.

LINCOLN – More than 6,800 University of Nebraska- Lincoln students have been named to the Deans’ List for the fall semester of the 2023-24 academic year.

OMAHA – Macie Koch, Bow Valley, will be representing Cedar County and modeling with a 4-H group during Omaha Fashion Week.

GRAND ISLAND – 4-H youth throughout the state of Nebraska came to Grand Island Jan. 27 to exhibit their archery shooting skills during the 2024 Nebraska State 4-H Indoor Archery Championships.

Whether you planed it originally or held off due to dry conditions in the fall, the time for spring planting alfalfa is just around the corner. Selecting the right seed is crucial, and two traits to considerarefall dormancy and winter survival. These traits are often treated the same, but are different. Let’s take a closer look.

HARTINGTON – As a professional it is important to invest in yourself by seeking professional development. Child care licensing in Nebraska requires 12 hours of annual continuing education for early childhood professionals. Attending conferences, trainings, workshops, and pursing higher education are all acceptable ways to earn training credit.

OMAHA - The federal case against the City of Randolph has officially been dismissed.

Mr. Bean. Mr. T. Mr. Pibb. Mr. Mister. These four “misters” didn’t keep the produce section at the grocery store moist – they were indicative of men.

New state requirements mean late payers' names will be published

HARTINGTON – Area residents will get a chance next week to help decide the fate of a historic dance hall.   false   

LINCOLN – As a wall of flames engulfed a Crete firefighter working a wildfire in Lancaster County in October 2022, other first responders had a problem – their radios.

HARTINGTON – The Hartington-Newcastle High School speech team has talked its way to the top of its first competition of the 2024 season.

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HARTINGTON – An attorney for a Laurel man accused of four murders is requesting additional questions posed to potential jurors in the case.

HARTINGTON – A Laurel man has filed for a seat on the Cedar County Board of Commissioners.   false   

WAYNE – The Wynot High School speech team earned a top-10 finish at the Wayne High/Wayne State Classic.

HARTINGTON – Everyyear, Nebraska4-H Month brings thousands of young people, parents, volunteers, and alumni together to celebrate all the ways in which 4-H helps youth find a place where they belong Across the state, Nebraska 4-H invites community members to celebrate: