January 2024

Tallgrass Energy recently received permission from the federal government to convert its existing Trailblazer pipeline, which currently carries methane gas across Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming, into a carbon dioxide (C02) pipeline.

Boone Central Public Schools will be holding parent-teacher conferences next Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 2 to 7 p.m.

John Lajba has grown accustomed to having Lady Liberty loom over him while he works in his downtown Omaha studio. Still, the sculptor would rather see the weathered 9-foot copper statue depart his studio shelf - its home for the past 30 years - and placed back where it belongs.

EMERSON - Christmas is a magical time of year and obviously, with all of the Grandkids, it’s especially special this Christmas season, blah, blah, blah. I’m trying to stay hep or hip with my fashions, and now I’m feeling insecure.

I’m not ready to send all electric vehicles to the scrap yard just yet, but I have my doubts that they will ever be practical in the Great Plains and Midwest. It’s one point where I currently agree with Nebraska Gov.

I guess I got my Valentine’s Day present(s) a little early this year. Last weekend, Jim finished a few Honey-Do projects on my list.

Podiatry-Dr. Borer; ENT-Dr.

Newman Grove resident Elliott Broberg (center) was honored last week as a 70-year member of American Legion Post 73, Newman Grove. He was presented a 70-year membership certificate and pin by Commander Ivan Herchenbach and Treasurer and Former Adjutant Ray Flood. Elliot served the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, 1949-1953. He served on the destroyer USSYarnall, including two combat tours along the coasts of Korea. Newman Grove’s American Legion Post has been part of the community for nearly 104 years.

Newman Grove Public Schools will have a half day of school for students on Wednesday, Feb. 7, with dismissal at 1 p.m.

Announcement was made last week that Newman Grove FFA member C. J.