Twenty-one Nebraska students will join the 2026-27 Ameritas Emerging Leaders Academy, building leadership skills, industry insight and professional networks.
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- Pottawattamie County
Pottawattamie County Public Health released its 2026–2028 CHIP, a three-year plan created with community partners to guide health priorities and collaboration.
- State Court Administrator
Dodge County Adult Drug Court in Fremont marked the August 18, 2026 graduation of two participants who completed its intensive treatment and supervision program.
- Nebraska State Historical Society
Historical marker describes Coffee Siding near Harrison, Nebraska, a key late-1800s railroad shipping point for pioneer ranchers that has largely disappeared.
- University of Nebraska Lincoln
Nebraska doctoral student Brhanu Fentaw is using a Fast Grant to develop AI models that forecast emerging insect-borne viruses before they spill over into humans.
- University of Nebraska Lincoln
Amber Charlotte Ward of Bellevue, Nebraska, was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and earned a Bachelor of Arts in global studies on Aug. 15.
- City of Council Bluffs
The City of Council Bluffs invites residents to an Elevate CB 2050 Downtown Workshop and offers a Downtown Survey to share ideas for the future of downtown.
Twenty-one Nebraska students will join the 2026-27 Ameritas Emerging Leaders Academy, building leadership skills, industry insight and professional networks.
Pottawattamie County Public Health released its 2026–2028 CHIP, a three-year plan created with community partners to guide health priorities and collaboration.
Dodge County Adult Drug Court in Fremont marked the August 18, 2026 graduation of two participants who completed its intensive treatment and supervision program.
Historical marker describes Coffee Siding near Harrison, Nebraska, a key late-1800s railroad shipping point for pioneer ranchers that has largely disappeared.
Nebraska doctoral student Brhanu Fentaw is using a Fast Grant to develop AI models that forecast emerging insect-borne viruses before they spill over into humans.
Amber Charlotte Ward of Bellevue, Nebraska, was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and earned a Bachelor of Arts in global studies on Aug. 15.
The City of Council Bluffs invites residents to an Elevate CB 2050 Downtown Workshop and offers a Downtown Survey to share ideas for the future of downtown.
Pottawattamie County designates August as Emergency Management Awareness Month, highlighting year-round planning, Alert Iowa notifications and a preparedness fair.
NSAA has released classifications for the 2026 fall season, including boys tennis, cross country, girls golf, softball, and volleyball, with an opt-up deadline of July 30.
Wayne State beach volleyball was named the 2026 AVCA Division II Beach Team Academic Champion with a 3.74 GPA and posted a 12-8 record for its fifth straight winning season.
Wayne State College volleyball earned its 24th straight AVCA Team Academic Award with a 3.66 GPA in 2025-26 and posted a 27-5 record with an NSIC title.
The National High School Finals Rodeo returns to Lincoln July 19-25, drawing over 1,800 contestants and 100,000 fans and delivering millions in local economic impact.
Wayne State College thrower Jaxson Ninete earned third-team CSC Academic All-America honors after a standout season in the hammer throw and a 3.96 GPA.
Wayne State women's golf placed four on the WGCA All-American Scholar Team, led by repeat honoree Saffire Sayre, capping a historic NSIC title season.
Profile of Falls City native Charles Abbey, the first Nebraskan in Major League Baseball, tracing his rise with the Washington Senators, decline, and later life.
Chase County and Kearney Catholic earn Class C titles, while Dundy County Stratton sweeps Class D as Nebraska prep athletes set multiple state and meet records.
Hometown intern Natalie Tietjen shares why she returned to Byron, Nebraska, reflecting on community support, belonging and hopes for the town’s future.
Hometown Intern Amelia Hakl reflects on returning to Spencer, Nebraska, sharing what she learned, her sense of belonging, and hopes for her community’s future.
Tuxedo Park in Crete, Nebraska offers RV camping, athletic fields, playgrounds, Saline County Fairgrounds, Blue River Raceway and historic Chautauqua features.
Historical marker text recounts how Pibel Lake in Wheeler County, Nebraska, developed from an 1897 irrigation claim into a popular recreation area and Bible camp.
Learn practical ways to choose positivity, find daily inspiration, care for your health, stop comparing yourself to others, and practice gratitude and giving back.
Plan your Star City Pride 2026 weekend in downtown Lincoln with Pride in the Park, the Star City Pride Parade, the Rainbow Rewind festival, and Brunch on the Square.
Explore ways to give back on a budget, from donating blood, plasma, hair, belongings and organs to volunteering your time with nonprofits in your community.
Learn practical ways to support charities on a budget, from volunteering and teaching skills to donating goods, fundraising, and giving blood or becoming a donor.