June 20, 2001 25 Years Ago 'Meadville Fourth of July Plans Underway' Plans are underway for the 115th Annual Meadville 4th of July Celebration. This year, “Rustler's Ride” “Meadville to Dallas, SD or Bust” will begin on June 29 and end on July 3.

The North Central District Health Department (NCDHD), in partnership with the American Heart Association (AHA), is excited to announce the launch of the AED Pad Replacement Mini-Grant Program. This funding opportunity is designed to help community organizations maintain lifesaving Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).

Four Ainsworth Community Schools students were among 101 high school students from across Nebraska who participated in the 30th annual Masonic All-Star Marching Band, which performed Saturday, June 6, during Shrine Bowl festivities in Kearney.

More than 6,200 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans' List for the spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year. Qualification for the Deans' List varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center.

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Understanding Property Taxes: Assessments, Levies, and Taxpayer Relief As valuation notices arrive in mailboxes across Nebraska, many property owners are asking the same question: If my valuation increased, does that mean my property taxes will increase as well? The answer is, no, not necessarily. Your property tax bill is based on two things: the assessed value of your property times the tax rate, or levy, which is set by locally elected taxing authorities. Understanding how those two factors work together can help make sense of both your valuation notice and tax bill.