Bridge, roadwork begins west of Genoa

GRAND ISLAND — Work is underway on W County Road between N 485th Street and N 495th Street, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.Herbst Construction of Sioux City, Iowa is the contractor for this project.

Bloodmobile coming to Cedar Rapids Wednesday, May 8

Did you know that a single car accident victim can use 100 units of blood? And that Type O blood, the universal type nearly everyone can use, is in critical lack of supply?The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, May 8. The session will be at St.

Smith calls for 2024 Angels in Adoption nominations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) opened nominations this week for the 2024 Angels in Adoption Award for Nebraska’s Third District.

Nebraska Public Media expands FM radio coverage

LINCOLN — Nebraska Public Media is expanding its FM radio coverage beginning with the addition of a new transmitter near Falls City this week and plans for additional radio coverage upgrades near Columbus, Broken Bow and McCook in the coming years.

Business News Briefs

Albracht promoted to Engineering TechnicianCOLUMBUS — Clint Albracht of Columbus has been promoted to Engineering Technician at Loup Power District.In his new role, Albracht works on substation design.

Chemigation permit renewal deadline is June 1

Farmers planning to use chemigation (fertigation) to apply fertilizer or other chemicals to crops have a deadline of June 1, 2024, for permit renewal from the Lower Loup Natural Resources District.

News Briefs

Boone Nance Genealogical SocietyThe Boone Nance Genealogical Society met at the St. Edward Public Library onApril 8. Members were asked to bring stories they had written about gardening or humorous family experiences.

Free Fishing and Park Entry Day is May 18

Free Fishing and Park Entry Day in Nebraska is May 18. Enjoy a Saturday of fishing or state park activities without the need to purchase a fishing or park entry permit for the day.

Titans say goodbye to 25 seniors

Friday marks the last day of school for Twin River’s 25 seniors in the Class of 2024. Graduation is Saturday at 2 p.m.