Those interested in learning more about the candidates running for the District 43 seat in the Nebraska Legislature were invited to participate in a candidate forum sponsored by Blaine, Boyd, Brown, Cherry, Custer, Dawes, Garfield, Keya Paha, Loup, Rock, and Sheridan County Farm Bureaus.

Agricultural producers and private landowners can sign up for the general Conservation Reserve Program through March 29, 2024. This conservation opportunity gives producers tools to conserve wildlife habitat while achieving other conservation benefits, including sequestering carbon and improving water quality and soil health.

Transitioning to become a parent can be one of the most pivotal changes in a person’s life. Rarely are the hard moments of this change talked about enough. For example, did you know 1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 men suffer from postpartum depression? Parents of any culture, race, age, or income level can be affected. We commonly hear and get confused about postpartum depression being the “baby blues”. This is a common misconception. The baby blues are very common and happen to 80% of women in postpartum. This occurs within the first few days and lasts a few weeks. The baby blues will usually go away with rest and time.

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) is starting the process to inspect poles on its distribution, subtransmission, and transmission system across the state. NPPD has contracted with Alamon Utility Services to inspect wood poles on its distribution system and at its subtransmission facilities.

The Ainsworth Community Schools met in regular session on Monday, March 11, 2024. Members present were Brad Wilkins, Jessica Pozehl, Frank Beel, Bryan Doke and Mark Johnson. The Board took action on the following action items:

There are a lot of ins and outs in party politics during an election year. Who’s in the race and who’s out? All eyes have been on the Legislature where the big surprise came from Republican Julie Slama – rhymes with drama – announced she wouldn’t seek a second term representing southeast Nebraska’s District One because she was going to take her recently earned law degree another direction.