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KRISTINA ALAS inspects the health and growth of new hops plants. Russell Shaffer | IANR  

Hop featured in local brew, first in program history

2 months ago By News Staff
For the first time in program history, the Amundsen Lab’s hop research program at the University of Nebraska– Lincoln has created a hop variety suitable for commercial sale. Margie, a hop developed from a Nebraska wild variety, is “a beast in the field,” much like the pitbull-German shepherd mix it’s affectionately named after.

From Our Files

2 months ago By News Staff
10 YEARS AGO Senator Curt Friesen, who represents Nebraska’s 34th Legislative District in the Unicameral, outlines the progress–and lack thereof–on property tax reform in the state. Friesen was speaking to a crowded Venture Center during a town hall meeting in Central City on Friday, February 26th.

Power district tackling last step in upgrade

2 months ago By Michael Rother
Southern Public Power District (SPPD), a seven- county rural public power district serving rural Merrick County, is nearing the completion of a district-wide sub-transmission line conversion project. The project, which began in 2005, will see approximately 300 miles of transmission line serving substations throughout the district upgraded from 34.5 kilovolts (kV) to sixty-nine kV.

Sleepless in Nebraska

2 months ago By News Staff
Eat fruits and vegetables, drink water, move your body, increase your protein—we all know that these are important aspects of taking care of our health, but what about sleep? Sleep plays a huge role in our health, safety and overall wellbeing and unfortunately many of us aren’t getting enough of it. One in four Nebraskans is not getting the recommended about of sleep each night. So today let’s talk about sleep including how much we need to be getting, the stages of sleep we go through each night, and finally three tips to help you sleep better.

Senator’s Note

2 months ago By News Staff
Senator Loren Lippincott • District 34 DUTIES OF THE NEBRASKA ATTORNEY GENERAL The office of the Nebraska attorney general traces its roots to the state’s 1875 constitution, which establishes it as one of six statewide elected positions alongside the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor and treasurer. The attorney general is elected every four years on a partisan ballot, with no term limits.
MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH in Aurora recently announced the launch of its newly redesigned website. Courtesy Photo  

Memorial Community Health launches new website

2 months ago By News Staff
Memorial Community Health (MCHI) in Aurora recently announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, marking a significant step forward in how the organization connects patients, residents, families, and the community with essential health and wellness information. The new website replaces MCHI’s previous site, which had been in use for nearly fifteen years and no longer met modern expectations for design, navigation, and mobile accessibility.
THE PLATTE PEER GROUP recognized multiple individuals for their ongoing support of the Dark Island Trail during a meeting in Central City last Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Jordan Coslor  

Trail donors recognized

3 months ago By Michael Happ
Past improvements and future goals for the Dark Island Trail were the main topics of discussion during a recent meeting of the Platte PEER Group. On Wednesday, members of the group gathered at the Merrick Foundation meeting room to discuss progress on the trail, outline future goals, and recognize those donors who have helped contribute to the trail’s ongoing upkeep and growth.
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