Nebraska Farm Bureau Endorses Candidates For Nebraska Legislature

LINCOLN, NEB - Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB), the state’s largest general agriculture organization, has announced its endorsements of candidates seeking election to the Nebraska Legislature.Endorsements made by the Nebraska Farm Bureau Political Action Committee (NEFB-PAC) are based on candidates’...

Birthday

Please help us celebrate DeeAugustin’s 85th birthday with a card shower. Her birthday is September 22nd and her address is: 3123 29th St., Columbus 68601.

Study: Nebraska Among the Best States for Young People to Get Married

A newly released study shows that Nebraska is one of the best states in the nation to find a spouse.

Congressman Flood Weighs in on New Small Refinery Decision

This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the implementation of a new Small Refinery decision for compliance with the Renewable Fuel Standard. ' I appreciate the EPA’s proposal to reallocate SRE volumes following today’s announcement.

Children’s Immunization Clinics

The Polk County Health Department will have immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department, Stromsburg, NE, on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, and Monday, September 21, 2026, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. An appointment is strongly encouraged.

A Summer Tradition: The Nebraska State Fair

REPRESENTING YOUThis week, I visited the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island. It’s an event I've loved since childhood for its 11 days of concerts, livestock shows, exhibits and food.

The Best Time of Year in the Good Life

REPRESENTING YOUADRIAN SMITHEvery year, thousands of Nebraskans from across our state make their way to Grand Island for the Nebraska State Fair.

Robert Rieken Wins Week 1

Our winner for the first week is Robert Rieken. He only missed two games. Coming in second only missing three was Donna Krumbach and Cruz Tonniges.

Historical Society Open House: Music and More

Since 1970, the Polk County Historical Society has worked to fulfill a simple but important promise: preserving our past for every tomorrow.