4 Basic Blunders Every New Business Needs To Avoid

Entrepreneurs launch new businesses with visions of rapid growth and burgeoning profits dancing in their heads. But wishing and hoping for growth and success is one thing; making them happen is quite another, says Stephen E. Gerard (www.stephenegerard.

I Hope No One Saw Me!

Have you ever done something, and immediately thought, “I sure hope no one saw me!”? I can relate. While I was downtown one day, I drove over a slight rise in the road. The less than promising sounds produced by the jalopy just prior to my going over the bump in the bricks ended abruptly.

Celebrating the 4th of July, Steinauer Style

•CELEBRATION – The small community of Steinauer doubled in size for their Independence Day celebration on Sunday, July 4th. They hosted a parade which included Byford and Gloria Schmit (pictured left) as the Grand Marshals.

3 Types Of Entrepreneurs: Which One Would You Work For Or Invest In?

Entrepreneurs comprise a big part of the U.S.’ economic engine, and some are driven by different reasons.

Courthouse Report

Real Estate Transfers Documentary Stamp Tax: $2.25 per $1,000. Abbreviations: JT-joint tenancy, TDtrustee’s deed, SD-Sheriff’s deed, DD-Deed of Distribution, PRD-Personal Rep Deed, OVC-Other Valuable Consideration.

Opera Houses of Pawnee County a Destination for the Discerning

The old opera houses of Pawnee County are a destination for tourists with a passion for hidden architectural treasures. We had a notable visit just this week. Dan Lozier of Washington, D. C., was in Nebraska for the first time in his life. He wanted to see a real opera house, and Dr.

City helps Memorial

The story on the Veterans Memorial left out the fact that the city is paying for the digging of the trench for the foundation.

Pawnee County Tractor Pull Celebrates 50 years

Ron Hunzeker’s 4010 John Deere will be at the tractor pull at the Pawnee County Fair. It has been at every one of the tractor pulls for the 50-year history of the event. Organizer Russ Smith doesn't remember the first tractor pull in 1971, and for good reason, he was only a year old.

Lewiston student now Ambassador with Nebraska Cowgirl

You may not know there is a Rodeo Queen pageant in Nebraska, and it is called Nebraska Cowgirl. This organization has as its goal building confidence in young ladies and increasing their rodeo skills. It has become a popular program with several events on its calendar.