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Legislative Notes

Senator Tanya Storer - 43rd District

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Modernizing Law While Preserving Strong Protections This week marked progress on key legislation that will help not only citizens of the 43rd district but Nebraskans as a whole. Rural Nebraska is facing a nursing home crisis, and with the aging baby boomer population, this is only expected to get worse.

Sandhills Care Center News

News Staff

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Activities Thursday, February 19th: 10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Dwight; 2:30 p.m.

All Things Nebraska

Paul Hammel, Retired Senior Contributor, Nebraska

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

In a Rush to Deport More Immigrants, There Have Been Deadly Consequences Can we all agree on one thing? Seeing Americans shot and killed on American streets by fellow Americans is not at all good. I’ve purposely waited to write about the killing of two people on the streets of Minneapolis by agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S.

Ainsworth Community Schools Calendar of Events/Lunch Menu

News Staff

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Dates, Times and Menu Subject to Change February 12th - February 19th

Thursday, February 12th

7:15 a.m. Mini-Pom Squad Practice in the Gym
7:30 a.m. AHS Cheer Practice
5 p.m. MS Girls Wrestling at Ainsworth Invite Friday, February 13th HS Boys Wrestling at D-2 District in Elm Creek
7:15 a.m. Mini-Pom Squad Practice in the Gym
7:30 a.m. AHS Cheer Practice
4:30 p.m. JV/V Girls and Boys Basketball vs. Winside in Ainsworth

Saturday, February 14th
HS Boys Wrestling at D-2 District in Elm Creek
HS Speech at North Platte Invitational

Ainsworth Senior Center News

News Staff

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Activities

Thursday, February 12th: 11 a.m. - Noon - Pool; 1 p.m. - Bible Study; 1 p.m. - Board Meeting.

Friday, February 13th: 11 a.m. - Noon - Pool; Noon - Valentine’s Royalty; 1 p.m. - Bridge.

Saturday, February 14th: Noon - Valentine’s Day Luncheon; Noon - Pool and Bingo; 1 p.m. - Cards.

Monday, February 16th: 11 a.m. - Noon - Pool; 1 p.m. - Bridge; 2 p.m. - Rummikub.

Tuesday, February 17th: 11 a.m. - Wellness Clinic; 11 a.m. - Noon - Pool; 1 p.m. - Pinochle.

Pro-Business Approach is Powering Nebraska’s Economy

Governor Jim Pillen

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Bloat and waste have no place in your family’s budget, and they shouldn’t find a place in the state’s budget either. Nebraskans believe in a government that lives within its means – efficiently and effectively serving its people.

Bringing Taxpayer Dollars Home to Nebraska

U.s. Senator Deb Fischer

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Congress’ most basic responsibility is also one of its most important: funding the federal government. When Congress fails to do that job, the consequences reach beyond Washington — delaying services, creating uncertainty for families and businesses, and eroding trust in government.

Valentine’s Day C.A.R.E. For Loved Ones with Dementia: Tips for Families

News Staff

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Valentine’s Day can take a different form for families impacted by dementia, as loved ones may be unable to express emotions, communicate, or remember shared moments as they did before the onset of dementia.

Winter and Early Spring are Prime Times for Bald Eagle Viewing

News Staff

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Bald eagles can be seen yearround across Nebraska, but winter and early spring are the best times of year to see large numbers of bald eagles. Large concentrations of bald eagles arrive in winter to hunt for fish and ducks in the open waters of rivers and large reservoirs where ice has formed.

The Forage Minute

News Staff

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

ALFALFA WEEVIL RESISTANCE TO PYRETHROIDS By: Samantha Daniel Alfalfa weevil is a serious pest of alfalfa and can cause significant damage, usually in April and May before the first cutting. Reports of reduced efficacy of pyrethroids in Nebraska as well as confirmed resistance to pyrethroids in several western states led to a project in 2025 to determine if Nebraska weevil populations are developing resistance.