Gift in Empty Box Touches Lincoln Legislature
In Lincoln Nebraska UPI reports Sen. Donald Dworak of Columbus heads the enrollment and review panel as a freshman for two years. He received a feigned gift an empty box then an attache case from Sen. Mahoney provoking laughter and a playful moment in the unicameral.
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May Day marks real Tax Freedom Day this year
The Tax Foundation revised figures showing Tax Freedom Day falls on May 1 as the four months of work for the government. Bob Brown notes taxpayers may feel relief at meeting their tax obligation, while observers debate May Day symbolism.
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Low-Rate Loans Offered for Ice Storm Damage in Nebraska
Representative Charles Thone says home and business owners in south central Nebraska hit by last week's ice storm can obtain low interest SBA loans at 6 percent to cover repair costs. Contact the Small Business Administration office for information.
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Bedfast seventh grader keeps up with studies through home schooling
Debbie Nienkamp, a seventh grader confined by a torso cast after scoliosis surgery, learns via a coordinated system of Channel 2 televised classes, telephone hookups, and weekly tutoring. Columbus Cable TV supports the program, enabling live and videotaped lessons and classroom participation from home.
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Rosenburg and St Ansgar church mark Rosenborg history
The Rosenborg area near Lindsay features St Ansgar church founded in 1884 with dwindling membership. The community, once lively with Danish holidays on June 5 and the Fourth of July, faded as families moved away. A gymnasium hall built in 1907 serves gatherings. A Danish peddler Jorgan Juul symbolized old Rosenborg’s ties, while missionary Ansgar, born in 801 in France, linked Denmark and Sweden through faith.
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Local Readings Show Median Highs and Sunrise Times
Weather bulletin lists Friday midnight reading 58 with 68 high and 39 high a year ago. It includes 35 low year ago, sunrise at 5 58, sunset 5 56 Sunday, and Monday sunrise 7 06 with sunset 7 05.
Erosion damages Nebraska acres rise in wind erosion report
The Agriculture Department says 317,397 Nebraska acres were damaged by wind erosion through March, higher than a year earlier, with regional totals showing broad increases across the Great Plains. The report notes substantial drought impact and compares current figures to historical seasons.
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Enthusiastic Senior 39 Enters Platte College for Lifelong Learning
Schuyler farmer Quentin Enochson age unreported attends Platte College in Columbus as a full time student. He is part of 84 students over 40 among 897 total, enjoying new learning, tackling economics with adjusted study methods and advocating education for older adults.
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