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Blast From The Past March 11, 2026
130 Years Ago March 13, 1896 Ed. Taylor has secured the agency for a patent broom that is said to have many advantages, and
Gov. Pillen Signs Classroom Improvement Legislation into Law
Governor Jim Pillen, a strong supporter of K-12 education in Nebraska, signed LB653 into law today to improve classroom environments. The new law will
Alliance Public Library Garden Club
Green thumbs unite. The Alliance Public Library is starting a Garden Club. If you love plants or growing a garden, the Library is having
Panhandle Blocks QOV Presentation
By Cindy Zurn Seven veterans were honored and wrapped with Quilts of Valor in a ceremony Saturday, February 21st, 2026 at the Alliance VFW
Irrigation Water Availability and Risk Management Considerations for 2026 Crops
By Cory Walters, Jessica Groskopf, Gary Stone, and Xin Qiao UNL Extension Educators and Specialists Current snowpack in the headwaters of the North Platte
Corn Board to Meet on March 17-18, 2026
The Nebraska Corn Board will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the Dinsdale Family Learning Commons (N 38th St &
Ranchers Suggest Ways to Better CRP Program
By Ronica Stromberg School of Natural Resources Ranchers in a University of Nebraska–Lincoln study said the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) could be modernized and
2026 Prevention Symposium: April 23, 2026 at the Gering Civic Center
The Panhandle Prevention Coalition (PPC), proudly part of Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD), will host the 2026 Prevention Symposium: United for Change – Strengthening
Black Hills Energy Announces Continuation of Funds for Firefighters Grant Project
Volunteer firefighters are essential to the safety and resilience of rural communities. For the second consecutive year, the Black Hills Corporation Foundation is proud






