Center for Rural Affairs to host QuickBooks workshops, Cleaning Academy, and networking event

The Center for Rural Affairs will soon hold:Grand Island, Nebraska - QuickBooks Beginners - From Chaos to Clarity, Tuesday, May 5, and Thursday, May 7, from 6 to 8 p.m., at College Park, 3180 W. Highway 34. This two-day workshop is designed for people who are brand new to QuickBooks.

Fischer accepting applications for U.S. Service Academy nominations

OMAHA — Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) announced that her office is accepting applications for a nomination to a U.S. Service Academy for the Class of 2031.“I’m proud to once again accept applications from young Nebraskans who are interested in attending one of our prestigious U.S.

TIME TO SAY GOODBYE

Twin River's graduating class is about to embark on their next adventures. Commencement is at 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Library ready for May

May is upon us! Look for new adult fiction titles from Debbie Macomber, Jack Carr, Matt Haig, Tom Clancy, Katherine Center, James Patterson, Michael Connelly and many more.Summer Reading Program registration for preschool and elementary begins May 11.

Donations & Memorials

MemorialsThomas & Phyllis Foland in memory of Gerald (Terry) Foland

Community Builders met in Leigh on April 22

Leigh welcomed Community Builders on April 22, 2026. Tours included Leigh Community Schools by Superintendent Cole Fischer, LeighAcres Subdivision by Village Chairman Scott Kurpgeweit, REDSTAR by owner Kristin Mullenhoff, and C & L Acres by owner Rachel Koch.

DED awards additional $1.5M of Community Development Block grant funds

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded an additional $1,511,530 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to support projects in three communities through the 2025 Public Works opportunities.