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Young readers in grades 4-12 are invited to write a personal letter to an author for the Nebraska Letters about Literature (LAL) contest, a state reading and writing promotion program. The letter can be to any author (living or dead) from any genre: fiction or nonfiction, contemporary or classic - explaining how that author’s work changed the student’s view of the world. Submissions must be completed online October 1 - December 31, 2025. Nebraska Letters About Literature is coordinated and sponsored by the Nebraska Center for the Book and the Nebraska Library Commission, with support from Lincoln City Libraries, Francie & Finch Bookshop, and Humanities Nebraska.

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of the Battle of Saratoga in 1777. At that time, President Washington gave many noble reasons for a national Thanksgiving.

Duane and Janet Cady, and grandson Taylor Monroe flew from Grand Island to Austin, TX to spend several days with Taylor’s son and Duane and Janet’s great grandson, Beckett, his mom, Courtney Chasin, and her parents Linda and Alan Greagrey. They drove to Waco, TX on Monday sightseeing and attended Beckett’s karate class that evening. Happy anniversary to Duane and Janet, who celebrated their 54th anniversary on October 18!

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen announced the state has published a contract with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to utilize the Work Ethic Camp (WEC) in McCook as a federal detention center for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

You’re asleep when suddenly your calf tightens into a painful knot. You swing your legs over the side of the bed and stand up, trying to stretch the muscle and waiting for the cramp to release. It passes after a minute or two, but the soreness often lingers. These types of nighttime leg cramps are common and often harmless, but disruptive.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement urging President Trump to prioritize America’s ranchers over importing foreign beef: “Since hearing the president’s comments suggesting the U.S. would buy beef from Argentina, I’ve been in touch with his administration and my colleagues to seek clarity and express my deep concerns. I’ve also been sounding the alarm on the bleak state of our ag economy and the negative impacts facing Nebraska’s ag industry—the economic driver of our state. Bottom line: if the goal is addressing beef prices at the grocery store, this isn’t the way. Right now, government intervention in the beef market will hurt our cattle ranchers. The U.S. has safe, reliable beef, and it is the one bright spot in our struggling ag economy. Nebraska’s ranchers cannot afford to have the rug pulled out from under them when they’re just getting ahead or simply breaking even. I strongly encourage the Trump administration to focus on trade deals that benefit our ag producers— not imports that will do more harm than good.”

During the week of October 12 - 18, the following arrests were made by the Valentine Police Department: • On October 18, at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers responded to a welfare check request in the Valentine City Park. A 47 year old South Dakota woman was arrested for Possession of a Controlled substance and booked into the Cherry County Jail.

The American Heart Association says hunting safety should include awareness of warning signs of heart attack and stroke, importance of learning Hands-only CPR and how to take action The thrill of bagging a big buck can bring a smile to any hunter’s face. But the exertion of dragging that trophy back to camp could bring on a heart attack or stroke, according to the American Heart Association. In rural settings where EMS responses can be delayed and minutes matter, it’s important for hunters to be ready to respond in a cardiac or stroke emergency.

Lincoln, NE - EducationQuest Foundation has awarded 86 Nebraska schools with 8th-Grade Campus Visit Grants totaling nearly $56,000. Schools will use grant funds of up to $1,350 to support college visits and related activities that enhance student preparation for college throughout the 2025-26 academic year.