Kick off New Year with First Day Hikes

LINCOLN, Neb. — Kick off the new year in the great outdoors by participating in First Day Hikes at Nebraska’s state parks Jan. 1.

5 Tips for Sticking to a Schedule in the New Year

(StatePoint) Sticking to a schedule is good for health, wellness and productivity, and the start of a new year is the perfect time to form great habits.

“Boxing Day”

In just a few days it will be time to hang up our 2022 calendars. I recall how, as a kid, I would eagerly examine each calendar we received from local businesses. First, I would look in awe at the beautiful pictures of places I had never visited.

Annie Jeffrey Volunteers Enjoy Luncheon

Annie Jeffrey Volunteer Christmas Luncheon was held on December 13th at the Rose-Colored Glass in Stromsburg, NE. We have 62 active volunteers and 35 were in attendance.

Wayne State College Graduates Await Degrees

WAYNE, Neb. (Dec. 7, 2021) – Wayne State College will host commencement for graduate and undergraduate students in Rice Auditorium at 1:30 on Dec. 17. A total of 285 degrees will be conferred at the ceremonies by Wayne State College President Marysz Rames.

Report: Higher Gas Prices Linked to Soaring Oil Industry Profits

LINCOLN, Neb. -- As Nebraskans continue to endure high gas prices, 24 of the top oil and gas corporations made nearly $174 billion in profits this year, with profits in the past three months alone topping $74 billion, according to a new report by Accountable.US.

UNMC Graduates Await Degrees

The University of Nebraska Medical Center will hold a winter commencement ceremony for 372 students on Friday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. at Baxter Arena in Omaha. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks will be required throughout the ceremony which also will be live streamed.

Prairie Doc Perspectives

Emergency medical services (EMS) in rural America are in a state of crisis. Difficulty recruiting emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and the financial constraints of EMS agencies are the major causes of this crisis.

“Thoughts Inspired by a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree”

Thoughts Inspired by a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree One Christmas tradition many people observe is that of putting up a Christmas tree. My hubby and I will probably forego that custom, however.