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Osburn named to Marquis Who’s Who

Dodi Osburn was nominated to Marquis Who’s Who in America, a group whose website says: Since 1898, Marquis Who’s Who has remained the standard for reliable and comprehensive biographical data. It also describes briefly how Marquis Who’s Who changed Warren Buffett’s life: “To be able to [read about] the lives of these people that have been through so much … it’s so extraordinary; the lessons, the discouragements they’ve faced, everything about them.” – Warren Buffett on the impact of Marquis Who’s Who on his life.

Clear Choice Realty Group formed under Nebraska Realty

VALENTINE, NE — Real estate professionals Dodi Osburn and Devin Muirhead are proud to announce the formation of Clear Choice Realty Group, brokered by Nebraska Realty, bringing together decades of experience, community values, and a client-focused approach to serving buyers and sellers throughout Nebraska.

A salute to Roger Locher

Roger Locher was a farm boy from Sabetha, KS. He joined the Air Force in 1969 and became a decorated navigator/ weapons specialist officer.

Knispel is the Sand Painters Art Guild’s Artist of the Month

Jan Knispel enjoyed creating art since elementary school, but it was at Black Hills State College in Spearfish, SD, where both Jan’s theater arts professor and her art appreciation professor encouraged her art that she began a more serious approach.

South Fork Fire Relief Fund established

The Chadron Community Foundation has announced the creation of the South Fork Fire Relief Fund to provide assistance to individuals, ranchers, and local fire departments impacted by the South Fork Fire in the Nebraska Pine Ridge. The South Fork Fire has forced evacuations in parts of Crawford and Fort Robinson State Park, closed major highways, and threatened ranching operations across the Pine Ridge. Small communities with limited resources are now facing significant strain on emergency services and local businesses as communities work to support one another during recovery.

Scenic Niobrara: 35 and going strong

An enthusiastic bunch turned out to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Niobrara National Scenic River and kick off the summer paddling season. The Friends of the Niobrara and National Park Service staff partnered to host the May 23 event.

After storm cleanup

With severe weather that hit the state recently, the Weather Ready Landscapes HLES team would like to share some information about tornado and wind damage in trees in the landscape. Post-Storm Tree Cleanup • Think safety first when approaching a storm-damaged landscape.

From the alumni board

This year’s Alumni Banquet will be a little different. We’re keeping things simple and relaxed so everyone has more time to visit and reconnect. We will begin with a short speech and the rest of the evening will be spent enjoying conversation with classmates and live music by Grant Bitner.

Light up Smith Falls

More than 750 people came to see Smith Falls lit up in her patriotic glory over the weekend. This is the second time Smith Falls has been lit to showcase the beauty of International Waterfall Day.

$461 Million for Parks and Outdoor Recreation across America

Investments will leverage more than $900 million for parks, trails and outdoor recreation projects nationwide WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior announced the distribution of more than $327 million in formula grants and $134 million in competitive grants from the Land and Water Conservation Fund to all 50 states, U.S. territories and the District of Columbia, a major investment in the parks, playgrounds, trails and open spaces that bring communities together across the country. These funds will be matched at least 1:1, for a total outdoor recreation investment of more than $900 million.