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Devastating flooding hits Waverly, forcing tractor rescues and threatening crops
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Legacy Retirement Communities Welcomes Katie Kranau as Executive Director of Legacy Estates
Legacy Retirement Communities (LegacyRetirement.com) is pleased to welcome Katie Kranau, MBA, MSN, RN, as Executive Director of Legacy Estates. With 26 years in nursing, Kranau brings experience and an appreciation for relationships that make a community feel like home. Kranau spent 25 years in hospital care, primarily in cardiac care...
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Three Promoted to New Lincoln Chamber and Visit Lincoln Positions
The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce (lcoc.com) and Visit Lincoln are excited to announce three important promotions within its organizations. Becca Fowler has been promoted to the position of Director of Member and Investor Development. In this capacity, she will lead efforts to grow Chamber membership and foster greater engagement in the Lincoln business community. Fowler will also head the charge to expand private sector investors in the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development, a public private partnership that leads economic development in the Lincoln area.
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Devastating flooding hits Waverly, forcing tractor rescues and threatening crops
The Waverly community is grappling with devastating floodwaters after a record amount of rainfall swept through southeast Nebraska, forcing water rescues and threatening local crops.
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New Start Cleaning: More Than Cleaning, Creating Opportunities and Raising the Standard
What started as a small cleaning company with a big dream has grown into one of Nebraska’s trusted cleaning service providers. At New Start Cleaning (newstartcleaningllc.com), our mission has always been about more than spotless homes and businesses, it’s about creating opportunities, building lasting relationships and making a positive impact in the communities we serve.
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Nebraska State Fair brings big numbers for livestock
The Nebraska State Fair has been held in Grand Island since 2010, moving to Fonner Park from its longtime location in Lincoln. While the final attendance — 306,251 visitors — for the 2026 version of the fair is down from the previous year, thanks in part to extremely hot and humid weather, organizers say the fair was a great success, with big numbers on exhibits and exhibitors.
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Investing in Lincoln’s Business Community
Jason Ball, President & CEO – Lincoln Chamber of Commerce (lcoc.com) October is a big month for supporting Lincoln’s business community. From investing in early-stage entrepreneurs to strengthening the workforce and preparing for growth in emerging industries, several initiatives this month are helping build a stronger economic future for Lincoln.
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Dispelling the Mythical Narratives Surrounding Rising Property Taxes
For years, perhaps decades, City Hall has reminded taxpayers that it has “not raised taxes.” In reality, what city officials are really saying is that they have not increased the property tax levy rate. Those are not the same thing. The distinction matters because it has contributed to...
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Joni Crumrine is the President/Owner at Specially For You
Tell us a little about your business. – Specially For You (specially4youinc.com), is a local, small business that specializes in advertising specialties and promotional products business. How did you get started in the business? – Specially For You, was started 40+ years ago. I recently jumped into the promotional...
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Jodee Leader is the Executive Assistant at Downtown Lincoln Association
Tell us a little about your business. – Downtown Lincoln Association (DLA)(downtownlincoln.org) is a nonprofit organization working to make Downtown Lincoln a vibrant place to live, work, visit and play. From maintenance and beautification to economic development and advocacy, we lead and support programs that help Downtown thrive. How...
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Power Restored After LES Outage Affects 2,800 Customers in South Lincoln
Power has been restored after a substation-level outage affected about 2,800 Lincoln Electric System customers late Monday morning. Kelley Porter, LES Manager of Communications and Public Affairs, told KLIN News the outage occurred shortly before 11 a.m. Monday. The affected area extended roughly from Highway 77 east to South 40th...
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Nebraska Examiner
Former Nebraska school buildings help change affordable housing equation
The project’s name rings a bell. Its exterior shell and playground area also look familiar to neighbors who live in Beatrice, Nebraska. But the town’s former Stoddard Elementary School underwent a $6.4 million renovation to reopen last week with an entirely new purpose — as Stoddard Place residences. Now instead of kids marching down the […]
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American Job Center Opens October With Job-Readiness Workshops, Hiring Event
Lincoln’s American Job Center is opening October with a series of free events aimed at helping job seekers improve their résumés, sharpen their interviewing skills and connect directly with potential employment opportunities. The American Job Center, 1330 N St., Suite A, will host a résumé and cover...
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Ralco adds Sydney Tuckwiller to strengthen poultry team
Ralco, a leading provider of effective natural solutions for agriculture, announced that Dr. Sydney Tuckwiller has joined the company as poultry account manager. She brings more than nine years of experience in poultry nutrition, animal health and applied research, along with a track record of turning research-driven innovation into practical, profitable solutions for producers.