Platte Campus to present “Sounds of the Season”

(Columbus, Neb.) – The Central Community College-Columbus music department will present a holiday concert,” Sounds of the Season,” at 3 p.m. on Dec. 4 in the campus’ Fine Arts Theater. Seasonal favorites, sing-alongs and a few surprises are designed to put everyone into the holiday spirit.

Aksarben Announces New Executive Director

NTC is excited to continue partnering with Nebraska's business stakeholders and talent builders to grow tech talent for the current and long-term economic prosperity of the state.

Journal Rewind

10 Years Ago November 28, 2012 Tim Larsen of Lincoln, a 2002 Fullerton High School graduate, received his professional engineering license November 8 at the State Capitol building in Lincoln. Larsen works for Alfred Benesch & Company in Lincoln.

21ST ANNUAL SHORT STORY CONTEST HONORS ALDRICH AND EXCEPTIONAL WRITING

To honor Nebraska author Bess Streeter Aldrich and recognize outstanding writing, the Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation announces its 2023 Short Story Contest, which is celebrating its 21st year of competition.

Get lifesaving Narcan at Fulmer Pharmacy in Holdrege and Hays Pharmacy in Alma starting November 28th

November 28, 2022 Lincoln – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Behavioral Health is teaming up with the Nebraska Pharmacists Association, and Region 3 Behavioral Health System for a statewide project that will distribute free Narcan nasal spray kits at Fulmer Pharmacy...

The Flatwater Free Press is helping to write the next chapter of Nebraska journalism

The Flatwater Free Press is helping to write the next chapter of Nebraska journalism. I mean that in a couple ways. One: We’re cultivating the next generation of Nebraska journalists, the young guns who will tell important stories when I’m plotting my retirement.

From the Belgrade Files

10 Years Ago November 28, 2012 Preliminary reports show that 40,301 deer were harvested during the November 10-18 Nebraska firearm season. That is a decline of 27 percent from the 2011 record firearm season harvest of 55,400.

Grace Notes

Just outside the back door of the farmhouse where I grew up was a large “cat pan”. It was there my mom would conveniently dispose of table scraps, as well as any leftovers past their prime. She knew that sooner or later our cats or dog would show up to eat.

Football Contest Winners

The final football games in the 2022 contest period, played over the last weekend Mike Bittner of Fullerton taking first place for $15. It is Mikes first win in the contest, so congratulations to you. Taking second place was Bill Farroar for $10.

Troopers Arrest 26 Impaired Drivers Over Thanksgiving Weekend

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed from the road 26 impaired drivers during Thanksgiving weekend. This weekend marked one of the busiest travel times of the year and coincided with the national Click it or Ticket campaign.