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From seed to bouquet - grow your own flowers for cutting

You don’t need a lot of space or a big budget to grow and enjoy garden-fresh bouquets. Just fill a few vacant spaces, add an extra row in garden beds or fill a container with easy care flowers started from seeds.

Strategies to ease the burden of student loan debt

Student loan debt in the United States is growing. According to EducationData.org, federal student loan debt has grown at an annual average rate of just under 28 percent since the start of the 21st century. Private student loan debt also is a significant burden, totaling $132 billion by the end of 2020.

Without a word, Part 1

Cali was sick and in pain. Ashley had reason to cry. Her heart broke for her doggie-daughter friend of 15+ years. At 7.5 lb, Cali cuddling with us was easy and often. Those big brown eyes could communicate joy, empathy, sadness, curiosity, and a need to quiet – without a word.

A new life

Around last Thanksgiving, I wrote about my experience following a procedure to place two stents in a coronary artery. It was quite a week’s ordeal and it took some time to recover. Mary and I were pretty skittish about going back to finish the plan, that of replacing my aortic valve.

Smith announces 2022 Congressional Art Competition

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) invites high school students from across Nebraska’s Third District to submit their artwork for the 2022 Congressional Art Competition by Friday, April 1.

Extension offering free suicide prevention training

Lincoln-An upcoming online training by Nebraska Extension will teach participants how to recognize and respond to potential signs of crisis and suicidal behavior. Life can be stressful in the best of times.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in wild bird in Nebraska

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Wildlife Services and USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI) in a wild goose near Holmes Lake in Lincoln. This is the state’s first confirmed case of HPAI since 2015.

Keep seasonal allergies in check

There is much to look forward to when springs arrives. Daily hours of sunlight increase while temperatures continue to climb. Blooming flowers and leaves budding on trees also add some awe-inspiring color back into the landscape. Even though there's much to enjoy about spring, one side effect of so much foliage in bloom is the return of seasonal spring allergies.

Drinking green beer? Plan a sober ride!

Kansas City, MO - St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in America date back to the country’s founding. However you celebrate, make sure you and your friends stay safe this St. Patrick’s Day by remembering one important piece of advice: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. This means that if you plan to drink, it’s essential that you plan for a sober ride home.