Patience is a virtue in spring

We’ve been experiencing fairly warm temperatures and may be looking forward to being outdoors, but don’t start too early on yard and garden spring work. There are benefits to waiting, especially for plants.

Club News Briefs

The Boone-Nance County Genealogical Society will hold a regular meeting on March 10, 2025, 2:00 p.m. at the St. Edward Public Library, 402 Beaver Street, St. Edward, Nebraska.Member Brenda Spike-Scarlett will be providing a program on many different aspects of FamilySearch.

Corn board to meet

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Corn Board will hold its next meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln (1040 P Street, Lincoln, Nebraska) and Friday, March 21 at the Dinsdale Family Learning Commons (N 38th St & Holdrege Street, Lincoln, Nebraska).

One big beautiful budget resolution

Just over a month into President Donald Trump’s second term, his administration is off to an aggressive start.

‘Market to Market’ 50th Season Tour Event returns

LINCOLN — The agricultural television series “Market to Market” is celebrating 50 seasons and the longtime partnership between producer Iowa PBS and Nebraska Public Media.

Cornhusker Public Power District seeks high school applicants for Youth Energy Leadership Camp

Cornhusker Public Power District is seeking applications from 9, 10 and 11 grade students to attend the Youth Energy Leadership Camp. Cornhusker Public Power District will sponsor six students to attend the all-expense paid camp, including transportation to and from camp.

Community Builders to meet in Clarkson

Community Builders announces the next town tour to be held in Clarkson on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Registration begins at 12:00 p.m. with lunch at K & L Brass Rail, 227 Pine Street.

Businesses for babies

When businesses support working parents, they’re not just boosting their bottom line — they’re helping prevent child abuse and neglect. In South Dakota, 72.

Columbus Chamber’s Dawson Brunswick wins 40 Under 40 in Economic Development Award

COLUMBUS — Dawson Brunswick, President of the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, has been announced as a recipient of the 2025 Economic Development 40 Under 40Award, the biennial award recognizing rising stars under 40 years old in the economic development industry.

Loup Power District renews memberships

COLUMBUS — Loup Power District renewed its membership in Community Clubs and Chambers of Commerce in towns throughout its service area.Checks totaling $32,681 were presented to communities in Boone, Colfax, Nance, Platte, and Madison counties.