Lives and Property Lost in Big Floods

Many towns in Western Nebraska Heavy Sufferers and Loss of Life Estimated at Over 100—Property Damage Will run into Millions.The worst flood in the history of Nebraska hit in the southwestern part of the state Thursday (May 30, 1935).

Storm Damaged Plants

Extension Educator University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension Gage CountyThis time of year, storms can be bad. We had multiple storm systems move through the area last week that included high winds, hail, and even tornadoes.

Growing up in the 50’s in Pawnee City

By the time I was seven in 1950 the population of Pawnee City had declined from a peak of 2,000 people in 1900 to 1,600.

Fall Prep and Fishing

Joe’s Outdoor LivingAs the humid mornings of June settle over the rolling hills and river bottoms of southeast Nebraska, the local outdoorsman finds himself in a unique season of transition.

Lewis and Clark: Heading Upstream into History

Bob FordThis series is brought to you by the Nebraska Press Association in celebration of the United States 250th birthday, enjoy!For “empire building” countries the name of the game in the 1700’s and early 1800’s was exploration and colonization. France had become one of the most active at both.

Walk the Line to Table Rock for a Free Concert June 20

Johnny Cash! The Man in Black has been gone for over 20 years, but his music? It’s still here, it’s still good. When he died, Johnny Cash left his money and rights to his children. He left his music to the world.Come listen to it in Table Rock.

Nebraska: it really has a lot of cool stuff to see/experience

Memorial Day has come and gone, so it’s time to hit the road.As a lover of Nebraska stuff (you know, corn, the Huskers, Busch Light) I’ve never understood why more people don’t vacation in our state.There’s plenty of stuff to see and experience.

Wellness visits:

Even though the school year just ended, it’s never too early to think about those school physicals. Really, any age can benefit from a wellness exam. All new preschoolers, kindergarteners, 7th graders, and any high school students involved in sports are required to have a physical.

Work Ethic

Like many rural kids, I had the opportunity when I was growing up to earn money by putting up hay. We would also cut weeds out of milo and soybean fields. My mother even drove my brother and I fifteen miles to a neighboring town to be on a detasseling crew.

Keeping Nebraska Connected & Protected

One of the most important parts of my job is ensuring that federal regulators in Washington understand Nebraska’s unique needs. This past week, I made sure a key federal decision-maker got to hear these needs firsthand.