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Private well owners are asked to test their wells for contaminants

Private well owners are asked to test their wells for contaminants

LINCOLN – As part of a statewide study of nitrate pollution in Nebraska aquifers, the state is asking owners of private drinking water wells to conduct a free test of their water. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM

Wayne State offers planetarium and laser shows throughout this holiday season

Wayne State offers planetarium and laser shows throughout this holiday season

WAYNE – Wayne State College continues its free planetarium and laser shows Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8-9, in the Fred G. Dale Planetarium. The public is invited to attend. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM

Childcare is huge issue for urban and rural communities across Nebraska

Childcare is huge issue for urban and rural communities across Nebraska

HARTINGTON – Across the country there is an urgent need for quality early care and education for our littlest learners.   false 12/06/2023 12:00 AM

Area man recalls serving his country in WWII

Area man recalls serving his country in WWII

WAUSA – For Gerald “Gerry” Schumacher, serving his country as a member of the military was nothing new to his family. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM

State employees union demands negotiation over Pillen order to end working from home

State employees union demands negotiation over Pillen order to end working from home

LINCOLN – The union that represents state employees has demanded that the state allow negotiations over Gov. Jim Pillen’s recent order to end working from home. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM

Nebraska’s $450 million Memorial Stadium project faces fundraising questions

Nebraska’s $450 million Memorial Stadium project faces fundraising questions

LINCOLN – If Nebraska football is a state religion, recent efforts to raise private funds for a new NU football facility and to pay players are its offering plate. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM

LCNRD solicits entries for 2023 Photo Contest

LCNRD solicits entries for 2023 Photo Contest

HARTINGTON – Lewis & Clark Natural Resources District (LCNRD) is hosting the second annual Amateur Photo Contest. The contest promotes residents to spend time outdoors enjoying the beauty of our natural resources and capturing some photos while they are at it. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM

Plan for spring conservation tree plantings

Plan for spring conservation tree plantings

HARTINGTON – Even though winter is on its way, it is a great time to plan for spring 2024 conservation tree plantings. The Lewis and Clark Natural Resources is taking orders for spring-delivered conservation trees. Trees come in bundles of 25, and the price is $32.50 per bundle plus sales tax. LCNRD continues to carry conservation fabric weed mats, rolls of weed barrier, and staples. Weed mats are sold individually with five staples per mat for $3.50 each. Rolls of weed barrier are 500’ x 6’ and are sold for $225 each. There are two different lengths of staples offered: 8” staples are $0.20 each, and 10” staples are $0.25 each. LCNRD is offering a new weed control product called Coco Weed Mats; they come in bundles of 25 mats, including three staples per mat, and cost $45. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM

Can windbreaks increase crop yields?

Can windbreaks increase crop yields?

HARTINGTON – Windbreaks can serve many purposes in agricultural operations, such as preventing soil erosion, providing wildlife habitat, and sequestering carbon. Another beneficial attribute of windbreaks is their ability to protect crops and improve crop production. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM

2023 NACD poster contest winners announced

2023 NACD poster contest winners announced

HARTINGTON – Thank you to all who participated in the 2023 National Association of Conservation District Poster Contest sponsored by Lewis & Clark Natural Resources District. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM

Wynot finishes second, exits stage left

Wynot finishes second, exits stage left

WYNOT – Wynot’s one-act play received runner-up honors Monday at the 2023 District D1-3 Play Production competition. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM

Cedar Catholic competes in robotics meets

Cedar Catholic competes in robotics meets

HARTINGTON – The results are in for Cedar Catholic High School’s first two competitions of the 202324 robotics season. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM

1963: Maskell farmer is killed in farm accident

1963: Maskell farmer is killed in farm accident

Nov. 27, 1958 11/29/2023 12:00 AM

1988: Filips celebrates Youth Vision Day in special way

1988: Filips celebrates Youth Vision Day in special way

Nov. 30, 1988 11/29/2023 12:00 AM

1923: Commissioners debate use of inheritance tax funds for Laurel road

1923: Commissioners debate use of inheritance tax funds for Laurel road

Nov. 29, 1923 11/29/2023 12:00 AM

2013: Hartington loses a huge supporter in Gerry Miller

2013: Hartington loses a huge supporter in Gerry Miller

Nov. 27, 2013 11/29/2023 12:00 AM

Grinchmas in Coleridge

Grinchmas in Coleridge

Alissa and Marcus Baier (above) of Laurel watch as their 9-month-old son Milo visits Santa Claus during the Grinchmas celebration in Coleridge Saturday night. Coleridge area residents came out in force for the annual community Christmas celebration. The town trans- formed into the fictional “Whoville” for its annual holiday tradition of Grinchmas, based on the book and movies, “How The Grinch Stole Christmas!” Along with a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, bingo and other games were featured. Emcee Craig Lordemann (left) watches as 9-yearold Ryker Cook, Coleridge, spins the 'Whoville Spinner' to win some cash during Grinchmas in Coleridge. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM

Bank coming back to Magnet after a nearly 100-year absence

Bank coming back to Magnet after a nearly 100-year absence

– Mark Mahoney Cedar County News 11/29/2023 12:00 AM

Garbarge, electric rates to increase with new year

Garbarge, electric rates to increase with new year

HARTINGTON – Rates are going up for two key services in Hartington. 11/29/2023 12:00 AM

Green light

City gives the go-ahead to new housing development 11/29/2023 12:00 AM

Emmary Dennis

Emmary Dennis 11/22/2023 12:00 AM