College Notes

GRAND ISLAND — Central Community College has announced the names of full-time students who earned spots on the President’s and Dean’s honor lists for the 2025 fall semester.

Nebraska Corn Growers Association statement on E15 exclusion from funding bill language

LINCOLN — The U.S. House of Representatives approved a final appropriations bill that omits language allowing consumers nationwide to access E15, fuels blended with 15% corn ethanol.

NRD accepting tree and shrub orders

The Lower Loup Natural Resources District (LLNRD) is accepting orders for conservation tree and shrub seedlings for planting in spring 2026. The trees are sold to residents of the district who are seeking to implement windbreaks, wildlife habitat, buffer strips, or other conservation practices.

Hospital to host book fair with Terrace Books

COLUMBUS — In February, Columbus Community Hospital will welcome Terrace Books for a one-day book fair. The fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 16, in the Platte and Prairie rooms at the hospital.

Lippincott files for re-election

CENTRAL CITY — State Senator Loren Lippincott, a conservative Republican representing District 34, has filed the necessary paperwork with the Secretary of State to seek a second term in the Nebraska Legislature.

Adrian Smith files for re-election to defend conservative leadership and advance President Trump’s agenda

SCOTTSBLUFF — Congressman Adrian Smith filed for re-election today to represent Nebraska’s Third Congressional District in the U.S.

100 DAYS AND COUNTING

Trio play in underclassmen honor band

D & G Lawns earns First Dollar Award