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Gov. Pillen appoints new fire marshal

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
LINCOLN — Last week, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Doug Hohbein as Nebraska state fire marshal. Hohbein has been serving in an interim role since the resignation of Scott Cordes in early March. He has been with the agency since 1985. Hohbein’s appointment is effective immediately.
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Businesses compete, food pantries are winners

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
ALBION — Applied Connective Technologies and Valero Renewables Albion faced off again this year to collect food and other necessities for local food pantries. The heated annual competition concluded on Sept. 26, using the renewable plant’s scales to determine the winner.

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Nebraska Public Media continues TV broadcasts of concerts

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
LINCOLN — A partnership between Nebraska Public Media and the Omaha Symphony is bringing a new season of televised concerts to viewers across the state.“Omaha Symphony in Concert: Beethoven Symphony No. 6” premieres at 9 p.m. CT, Friday, Oct. 10, on Nebraska Public Media.
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NSP bomb squad, National Guard handle grenades found in Lincoln

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
LINCOLN  — The Nebraska State Patrol Bomb Squad and members of the Nebraska Air National Guard’s 155th EOD unit safely disposed of four grenades found in a home in Lincoln.Tuesday morning, a Lincoln resident found four old hand grenades among the belongings of an elderly family member.
The Clifton Strengths Institute at Nebraska recently welcomed 31 new students into the Clifton Builders Program. The students declare a Clifton Builders Management major or minor and choose one of three tracks: business builder, team builder or community builder.

The Clifton Strengths Institute at Nebraska recently welcomed 31 new students into the Clifton Builders Program. The students declare a Clifton Builders Management major or minor and choose one of three tracks: business builder, team builder or community builder.

31 Clifton Builders prepare to impact businesses, teams, communities

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The Clifton Strengths Institute at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln selected 31 students for the 10th cohort of the Clifton Builders Program.Housed in the College of Business, the program brings together students with high leadership and entrepreneurial potential to lead high-performing teams.
Students in the JAG program show teacher Tyse Rogers a photo they identified that represents their chosen strength during a discussion in class at Kimball High School. JAG, or Jobs for America’s Graduates, is a class that helps prepare students for life after graduation. Photo by Irene North for the Flatwater Free Press

Students in the JAG program show teacher Tyse Rogers a photo they identified that represents their chosen strength during a discussion in class at Kimball High School. JAG, or Jobs for America’s Graduates, is a class that helps prepare students for life after graduation. Photo by Irene North for the Flatwater Free Press

What's the role of a college degree in Nebraska's Kimball County? Depends on who you ask. 

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Saturday, September 27, 2025
By Natalia AlamdariFlatwater Free Press This story is a collaboration between Flatwater Free Press and Open Campus. KIMBALL — Growing up on a reservation in Montana, the career path for Tyse Rogers seemed obvious.