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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

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

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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

News Staff
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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Goodwill trailer to be in Aurora beginning Sept. 1

News Staff
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

Valuation bump snaps 3-year decline

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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

News Staff
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.
Courthouse a gathering place

Courthouse a gathering place

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Courthouse a gathering place

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
A large group of people gather on the courthouse lawn. The date is estimated to be in the 1930s. News-Register/Plainsman Museum