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Nebraska Extension and Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS-CASH) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Public Health, have announced plans for the annual tractor and equipment safety training courses scheduled at 8 sites across Nebraska in late May and early June.

Ham Pasta Salad Creamy Dressing 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1½ tablespoons granulated sugar salt to taste freshly ground black pepper to taste Ham Pasta Salad 8 ounces medium pasta shells 2 cups diced ham, cut into small cubes 4 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes 1 red bell pepper, diced ¾ cup baby peas ¼ cup cup thinly sliced green onions ½ tablespoons chopped fresh thyme Instructions Whisk the mayo, apple cider vinegar, and granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Explore 12 rooms filled with historical artifacts showcasing pioneer life, military history, and other local heritage ~ all inside this beautiful historic 1897 building. Admission is only $5, and all proceeds go toward building maintenance and preservation.

There will be a potluck Sunday, May 17 at the Lakeview Church following the 10:00 a.m. service.

NEW BOOKS - May 12 Daughter Of Egypt by Marie Benedict The Bridge Back To You by Riss Neilson Just Friends by Haley Pham Lies We Tell About The Stars by Susie Nadler Life: A Love Story by Elizabeth Berg The Moonshine Women by Michelle Collins Anderson Nothing Tastes As Good by Luke Dumas The Plans I Have For You by Lai Sanders NEW BOOKS - May 19 Served Him Right by Lisa Unger South of Somewhere by T. I.

Alpha Delta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met April 25, 2026 at the Range Cafe in Bassett. Four members answered roll call (summer plans) and made a donation to Read Aloud Nebraska/ CASA project.

Baltimore, MD – Olivia and Liam were America's most popular baby names for 2025 – the seventh consecutive year both names have held the top spot. The baby names are drawn from Social Security card applications submitted at birth, making SSA the nation’s authoritative source for baby naming trends.

From my Window When you reach a certain age bracket, whether or not you realize it, others around you begin to notice little mistakes and missteps you make and seem to interpret them into the belief that grandma or grandpa are no longer capable of living on their own or managing their own business or lifestyle. We are in that “certain age bracket” and are cautious about telling the kids about some of these missteps.

Out here, much of our day-to-day work is hands-on, fixing fences, working in the shop, helping with equipment, or just being on the road. Most of the time, things go just fine. But when injuries do happen, they can escalate quickly.

May 11, 2026 (Ainsworth, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin May 18 on U.S. Highway 83 (US-83), from reference post 188+00 to reference post 193+00, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.