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Hall County Historical Society shares history of experimental government program in Nebraska
WOOD RIVER, Neb. (KSNB) - The Hall County Historical Society visited the senior center in Wood River to tell the story of an experimental government program from the 1930s. Rural Rehabilitation was an experimental government program that spanned across the United States and started in 1934. One of the locations that met the criteria for the program was Hall County.
Nebraska's largest dam in need of multimillion-dollar resurfacing project
OGALLALA, Neb. — Nebraska's largest dam, Kingsley Dam on Lake McConaughy near Ogallala, is not in any danger of failure. However, Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation officials say the 90-year-old structure needs a major resurfacing project to keep it safe in the future. "We're in good shape this...
Report shows 80% of Nebraska’s crops in good or excellent shape
LINCOLN, Neb. — Corn is six feet high and starting to tassel. It brings hope and a big smile to Sarah Faughn. "We've been really optimistic about this growing season because of the timely rains," Faughn said. She and her husband, Patrick, farm several acres and raise cattle with...
Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly to lead Indonesia trade trip, as Pillen focuses on special session
LINCOLN — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has asked Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly to step in for him to lead a trade mission to Indonesia this month — a shift made in light of the upcoming special legislative session. Pillen has pledged to call a special session that will focus on property taxes immediately after the […] The post Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly to lead Indonesia trade trip, as Pillen focuses on special session appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
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