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On the Road: Listening, Learning, and Leading for Nebraska

On the Road: Listening, Learning, and Leading for Nebraska

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On the Road: Listening, Learning, and Leading for Nebraska

Adrian Smith
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
REPRESENTING YOUWhen Congress is not in session, I am meeting with constituents across the Third District. I always enjoy visiting communities and meeting with Nebraskans where they are, on the front lines of our economy.
A Gateway to Growth: Revitalizing Nebraska’s Airports

A Gateway to Growth: Revitalizing Nebraska’s Airports

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A Gateway to Growth: Revitalizing Nebraska’s Airports

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
REPRESENTING YOUThis past week, I had the pleasure of visiting Grand Island for an exciting occasion: the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Central Nebraska Regional Airport's new Snow Removal Equipment Building. It was a particularly special event to me because I fought to secure $3.

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Homestead National Park Launches Challenge

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
BEATRICE, Neb. – Homestead National Historical Park kicks off the Homestead Challenge on Friday, April 17, 2026, at a 3 p.m. reception at the Education Center. Learn about the Homestead Challenge and be one of the first to participate and enjoy refreshments.
The CC FCCLA knowledge bowl teams placed first and second. Team A that placed first was Eli Horner, Paxton Burke, Cannen Mooney, Brad Lott and Ayden Larson (back row). Team B that placed second includes Lily Cramer, Mady Berggren, Naima Ramirez, Ella Cramer and Carissa Rutherford (front). Below: Paxton Burke, CC junior, was elected Nebraska State FCCLA secretary. Photos provided.

The CC FCCLA knowledge bowl teams placed first and second. Team A that placed first was Eli Horner, Paxton Burke, Cannen Mooney, Brad Lott and Ayden Larson (back row). Team B that placed second includes Lily Cramer, Mady Berggren, Naima Ramirez, Ella Cramer and Carissa Rutherford (front). Below: Paxton Burke, CC junior, was elected Nebraska State FCCLA secretary. Photos provided.

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Cross County FCCLA Brings Home Awards from State

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
LINCOLN - State FCCLAleadership conference took place last Sunday to Wednesday in Lincoln at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Cross County had 32 attending.
Above: Jeter and Beckett Zelasney visited the Easter Bunny at Osceola’s Easter Egg Hunt. Osceola moved their hunt inside to the fairgrounds due to the wet weather. Photo provided. Below: Kids hunted for eggs and prizes in Shelby at their annual Easter Egg Hunt. Kids were divided into three groups: PreK went first, K-1st went second and 2nd-3rd went last. All were at the ball park in different locations. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Jeter and Beckett Zelasney visited the Easter Bunny at Osceola’s Easter Egg Hunt. Osceola moved their hunt inside to the fairgrounds due to the wet weather. Photo provided. Below: Kids hunted for eggs and prizes in Shelby at their annual Easter Egg Hunt. Kids were divided into three groups: PreK went first, K-1st went second and 2nd-3rd went last. All were at the ball park in different locations. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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Easter Bunny Comes to Polk County

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Death Penalty Sought for James in Killing of Neville/Tanner

Death Penalty Sought for James in Killing of Neville/Tanner

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Death Penalty Sought for James in Killing of Neville/Tanner

Sterling James
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
by Beth SparrowCo-Owner & Managing Editor Polk County NewsLINCOLN - The man accused of killing a Stromsburg woman and her unborn baby could face the death penalty. Wednesday, March 25th, Sterling James of Lincoln, appeared in court for a brief hearing.
Burn ban rescinded

Burn ban rescinded

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Gov. Pillen Issues New Order Rescinding Burn Ban

Staff Report
Thursday, April 2, 2026
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen rescinded his most recently issued burn ban, which clears the way for burn permits to be issued through the authority of local fire chiefs or designated department members.