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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The Library will host Story Hour April 22 at 4:00. All children between Pre-K and 2nd grade are encouraged to join us for stories, crafts and treats.The Library Book Club will be meeting April 27 at 5:00. We will be discussing A Band of Sisters by Lauren Willig.
Governor Pillen said he will continue to fight for more school options in Nebraska following a failure of the Legislature to pass a “stopgap” private school scholarship budget provision. Photo by John Gage.

Governor Pillen said he will continue to fight for more school options in Nebraska following a failure of the Legislature to pass a “stopgap” private school scholarship budget provision. Photo by John Gage.

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‘Not Giving Up’: Pillen Plans to Continue Push for School Choice

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
by John Gage LINCOLN — Governor Jim Pillen said he would continue his fight for more school choice options in Nebraska following a failure of the Legislature to pass a “stopgap” private school scholarship budget provision this year.“We’re not going to give up on that topic,” Pillen told the media...
NSP Raises Concerns on Fertilizer Costs During Meeting with Secretary Rollins

NSP Raises Concerns on Fertilizer Costs During Meeting with Secretary Rollins

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NSP Raises Concerns on Fertilizer Costs During Meeting with Secretary Rollins

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Fertilizer remains one of the most critical and volatile inputs on the farm, and NSP is making sure farmers' concerns are being heard at every level.Over the past several weeks, National Sorghum Producers has been actively engaged on fertilizer issues, meeting directly with industry leaders and...
Cross County students attend Skills USA last week. The event was April 9-11, 2026 - Grand Island, NE - Heartland Events Center & Fonner Park. Photos were provided.

Cross County students attend Skills USA last week. The event was April 9-11, 2026 - Grand Island, NE - Heartland Events Center & Fonner Park. Photos were provided.

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CROSS COUNTY STUDENTS ATTEND SKILLS USA

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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Commission will consider big game hunting recommendations

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will consider staff recommendations for 2026 deer, antelope and elk hunting seasons when it meets April 17 at Chadron State Park.The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. Mountain time at the Group Lodge within the park at 15951 U.S. Hwy. 385, Chadron.A public hearing...

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Gresham News

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
April 19Presbyterian Church Session will meet Sunday, April 19th, following worship services.April 20Monthly Fireman's meeting will be Monday, April 20th, at 7:30 pm at the fire station.April 25Centennial School FFA plant sale will be Saturday, April 25th, at 9 a.m. Presbyterian Church Session will...
High Plains School Board met Monday night and discussed several issues. PCN photo by Ken Kush

High Plains School Board met Monday night and discussed several issues. PCN photo by Ken Kush

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HIGH PLAINS SCHOOL BOARD

Ken Kush
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
POLK- The monthly High Plains School Board Meeting was called to order at 6:31 p.m. at High Plains High School in Polk.There were several agenda items including a discussion about the upcoming overhaul of the HVAC System at Clarks Elementary School.
The downtown bandstand in Polk got a makeover recently as new hand rails were added and the floor of the bandstand was also fixed up. Photos were provided

The downtown bandstand in Polk got a makeover recently as new hand rails were added and the floor of the bandstand was also fixed up. Photos were provided

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Polk Bandstand Gets Makeover

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Political craziness now includes supposed ‘plants’ running for U.S. Senate

Political craziness now includes supposed ‘plants’ running for U.S. Senate

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Political craziness now includes supposed ‘plants’ running for U.S. Senate

Paul Hammel
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
ALL THINGS NEBRASKASpring is planting time in Nebraska.But the looming primary election on May 12 for U.S. Senate is also, allegedly, quite a planting session, generating competing claims that candidates are “plants” to help or hurt the two leading candidates.We’re referring to the race between...