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Brown County Commissioners Hold Final June Meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The Brown County Board of Commissioners met for its final regularly scheduled meeting of the month on Tuesday, June 16. Members present were Chairman Dennis Bauer, Jeremiah Dailey, and Don Painter.

Ainsworth Senior Center News

News Staff
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Thursday, July 2nd: Cheeseburger, mac and cheese, asparagus, watermelon, breastick and milk. Friday, July 3rd: Philly cheesesteak, potato wedges, pears and milk.

Sandhills Care Center News

News Staff
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Activities Wednesday, July 1st: 10:30 a.m. - Watch Firework Video; 2:30 p.m.

Legislative Notes

Senator Tanya Storer - 43rd District
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The Hard Balance: Local Control, Rural Schools, and Property Tax Relief Nebraska’s property tax debate is often framed as a simple question: Are property taxes too high? For most Nebraskans, especially in rural communities, the answer is yes.

All Things Nebraska

Paul Hammel, Retired Senior Contributor, Nebraska
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Maybe Smartphones Don't Make Us 'Smart' A good buddy has a favorite saying: “We’re all smart. We have smartphones.” It’s funny, and I’ve used it several times.

South Fork Fire Relief Fund Established

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The Chadron Community Foundation has announced the creation of the South Fork Fire Relief Fund to provide assistance to individuals, ranchers, and local fire departments impacted by the South Fork Fire in the Nebraska Pine Ridge.

Up to $5,000 Available for Rural Communities

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Grants are available to communities served by Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company (NNTC) thanks to the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS). The FRS is the non-profit arm of the National Rural Broadband Association (NTCA).

Letter to the Editor

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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