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Health Alert Issued for Rockford Lake

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs), also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Rockford Lake in Gage County.

The Heart of Pawnee County

When my wife and I moved to Pawnee City just over three years ago, we were simply longing for a change. Like many newcomers, we kept to ourselves during those first few months, focused on the quiet task of getting settled.

Reagan’s Reading Recommendation

Published 2020.The following summary is obtained from Goodreads.The Gemini Thief could be anyone. Your father, your mother, your best friend’s crazy uncle. Some country music star’s deranged sister. Anyone.

Community Calendar

Items MUST be submitted by 12:00 p.m. the Friday before publication to be included in this calendar. No exceptionsTable Rock Senior Center ActivitiesMondays- Rotary meeting.3rd Monday of month Blood Pressure Clinic.Tuesdays- 10:30 Tia Chi Chair Yoga. 3rd Tuesday of month 12:30-2:00 Free Bingo.
The Sacred Heart of Jesus as described by St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

The Sacred Heart of Jesus as described by St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Fr. William Holoubeck St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Steinauer Sacred Heart Catholic Church, BurchardIn the early 17th century, a school of thought ( now considered a heresy – false teaching) came forth from an area of France.
Emily Norman strikes a pose at Iron Horse Lake

Emily Norman strikes a pose at Iron Horse Lake

Pitching a Tent in the Cornhusker State

When the summer heat rolls across the hills, there is nothing quite like loading up the gear and heading out to one of southeast Nebraska’s premier outdoor destinations.

A Challenging Season for WheatThisYear

2026 has been a challenging year for wheat producers. Early in the season, many fields across the state experienced freeze injury, especially where drought stress and advanced crop development increased risk.
Photo courtesy of Bob Ford A replica of a Corps of Discovery boat

Photo courtesy of Bob Ford A replica of a Corps of Discovery boat

Lewis and Clark : Heading Downstream, Coming Home

Bob FordThis series is brought to you by the Nebraska Press Association in celebration of the United States 250th birthday, enjoy!Mountain climbers and explorers know, it’s not going out, it’s coming back. Most accidents occur on the descent.