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LINCOLN, NE – Ahead of the special session aimed at addressing Nebraska’s escalating property tax crisis, Governor Jim Pillen is issuing a ‘statement of principles’ as to how he will approach the debate on reforming Nebraska’s imbalanced sales tax exemptions.

With public education spending in the U.S. reaching over $16,000 per pupil each year, the personalfinance website WalletHub released its report on the States with the Best & Worst School Systems in 2024, as well as expert commentary, to help parents find the most worthwhile places to enroll their children.

For some of us growing up on the farm where surface irrigation was prevalent, the irrigation siphon tube has been and still is utilized to irrigate crops across Nebraska and the world. Learning how to “set” the siphon tube, moving the tubes from set to set, field to field, “digging (row) ends,” and dealing with ditch washouts, gophers, moles, mosquitoes, and other critters does not always bring back fond memories!

Low in calories and versatile, cucumbers can flavor beverages, perk up a salad, served as a snack, or made into pickles. This popular vegetable is a good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamin K. Plus, they have a high water content, making them a mild diuretic to help in weight loss and reduce blood pressure. To ensure the best flavor and greatest nutritional value, grow your own or purchase cucumbers fresh from the farmer’s market.

Water is essential for mammals' bodies to operate at peak capacity. The American Kennel Club says water is necessary to lubricate joints, facilitate digestion, regulate body temperature, and cushion internal organs,amongmanyotherfunctions. Similar to humans, pets that fail to consume enough water can face dire consequences.

Chadron, NE July 29, 2024 - Due to rapidly drying wildland fuels and predicted hot and dry weather, the Nebraska National Forests & Grasslands, plan to enter Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, beginning Tuesday, July 30 at 1:00 a.m. Restrictions will remain in effect until forest officials determine that conditions have improved sufficiently to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires.

A bit of summer pruning goes a long way to keeping your raspberries healthy and productive. So, get out the mosquito netting, long sleeves, and pruners and get busy.

Soil organic matter (SOM) is the portion of soil that is composed of living and dead things in various states of decomposition, such as plant roots and microbes. Organic (carbon-based) materials that we add to the soil, like compost or organic fertilizers, will also contribute to SOM as they are incorporated and decomposed by soil organisms. And although SOM only accounts for a small fraction of soil by volume (2-8 percent), it’s very important for soil and plant health. SOM is where the magic happens.

Class of 2004 is pictured, back row, L to R: Brad Arnold, Heath Francke, Brian Weber, Brogan Arendt, Justin Hand. Front row, L to R: Seth Goodrich, Jill (Connot) Connealy, Mandi Painter, Raelee VanWinkle, Kasy Epke, Amanda (Francke) Coates, Julie (Gass) Gray, Crystal (Ramm) Broker, Lane Colburn.

Class of 1999 is pictured, back row, L to R: Damon Coates, Greg Kozal, Mark Porter, Mark Gudgel. Front row, L to R: Jenny (Huddle) Feeken, Mary Reagle, Martee (MacLeod) Kozal, Leslie (Wackler) Riewe, Michelle (Connot) Kluender, Annie (Nelsen) Bailey.