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Gov. Ricketts signs legislation for tax relief on military retirement pay

News Staff

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

On Monday, Governor Pete Ricketts held a ceremonial bill signing at American Legion Post 52 in Kearney to celebrate LB 153 becoming law. LB 153 exempts 50 percent of military retirement pay from Nebraska income tax. Senator Tom Brewer of Gordon introduced LB 153 at the request of Gov.

At left: This year’s CRC travel camp brought youth to South Dakota for a shortened seven-day getaway. Campers were without cell phones and spent time growing in faith. Below: Due to COVID-19, the trip had to be moved to South Dakota, but luckily campers were a ways from others on site and still enjoyed all nature had to offer as well as teachings led by adult leaders. Courtesy photos

CRC travel camp continues summer tradition of spiritual getaway

Cheyenne Rowe

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

A staple in the summer plans for many local youths, the Christian Resource Center travel camp may have looked a little different this year, but the message and fellowship remained the same.

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2020-21 Public Access Atlas available

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Nebraska has more than 1.2 million acres of publicly accessible lands across the state. The recently published 2020-21 Public Access Atlas identifies and consolidates these public access resources for the benefit of Nebraska’s hunters, trappers and anglers.

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NET to produce live broadcast of U.S. Senate debate on Sept. 4

News Staff

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

NET, Nebraska’s PBS and NPR Stations, will host a live, hour-long debate between Nebraska U.S. Senate candidates Ben Sasse, the Republican incumbent, and Chris Janicek, the Democratic challenger, on Friday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m.

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NNS: Rural Futures fellows’ work empowers rural communities

Haley Heiden Nebraska News Service

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

For Savannah Gerlach of Beatrice, growing up in a small town made her aware of the possibilities and power rural communities have in Nebraska. Gerlach, one of 17 fellows this summer for the Rural Futures Institute, is learning how to keep rural communities engaged and forward thinking.

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Goodwill trailer to be in Aurora beginning Sept. 1

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Afternoon on Tuesday, Sept. 1 the Goodwill trailer will be arriving at the Aurora United Methodist Church. The trailer will be available until Tuesday, Sept. 8 or until full. Accepted items include clothing, household items, shoes, accessories, books and electronics.

Valuation bump snaps 3-year decline

Kurt Johnson

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

The valuation of property in Hamilton County rose by approximately 1 percent this year, snapping a three-year run of declines. Hamilton County Assessor Pat Sandberg posted the 2020 valuation totals for all taxing subdivisions last week, noting an increase of $19.4 million for a total of $2.

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Be on alert for online shopping scams

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

The Nebraska Attorney General, OCIO and the Nebraska Department of Banking join together to encourage consumers to be especially vigilant when shopping online.

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Webinar to cover farm succession communication

News Staff

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

An upcoming Nebraska Extension webinar will cover communication and negotiation strategies in farm and ranch succession planning. Successful Ag Succession: Communications and Negotiations will be held Thursday at noon.

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Index shows high rural quality of life

News Staff

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

The 2020 Nebraska Thriving Index indicates residents of Nebraska’s rural regions experience a high quality of life but face challenges in areas including education attainment, cost-competitiveness and infrastructure.