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The Brown County Commissioners held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 2. Commissioners Don Painter and Jeremiah Dailey were present, Chairman Dennis Bauer was absent.

The Ainsworth Community Schools Board of Education met for its June meeting on Monday, June 8. Members present were Jessica Pozehl, Bryan Doke, Jake Graff, Frank Beel, Crystal Dailey, and Brad Wilkins.

Getting Straight Answers — and Not Half Answers — Harder and Harder A crusty, old state worker once told me that “the story of government is not what is said is not so, it is what is so is not said.”

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.

Dry conditions have left some dryland alfalfa fields short, stressed, and slow to grow. When plants are only six to twelve inches tall, turning purple, yellow, or gray, and starting to bloom, the question becomes: should we cut it, graze it, or leave it alone? The first thing to consider is yield.

Foster parents play a critical role in helping children feel safe, connected, and cared for during times of uncertainty. Their compassion, patience, and commitment make a lasting difference in the lives of youth and families every day.

National CPR & AED Awareness Week takes place June 1-7. During this week, and throughout the year, the American Red Cross encourages the public to enroll in CPR and AED training to help save a life when someone goes into cardiac arrest and minutes matter.

June 6, 2001 - 25 Years Ago 'Long Pine Day and Bluegrass Festival' The Long Pine Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its Annual Long Pine Day and Bluegrass Festival, Saturday, June 9th. Events include Historic Harness Road Rally, Parade, Magician, Train Display Dedication, Musical Entertainment, Karate Demonstration, Lip Sync Contest, BBQ Dinner, Steve Hanson’s Bluegrass Campers followed by The Toasted Ponies live in concert.

Many equate pain with injury and thus assume that pain should be a straight line when recovering. So, if pain flares up a bit, they worry that something is wrong.

Nebraska’s unemployment rate for April was 3.0 percent. The rate is down 0.1 percent from the March unemployment rate and up 0.1 percent from April 2025.