March 7, 2008 Small Communities Rank High in Beautification Efforts LINCOLN, Neb. — About one-fourth of the 2008 Community Enhancement Program funds for landscaping projects are going to communities with populations under 500. MoreFebruary 27, 2008 Red Carpet Service Boosting Tourism by Improving Hospitality LINCOLN, Neb. — Even people in the business of serving travelers don't always know everything about their communities. So, they might be stumped by the question, "what is there to do around here?" MoreDecember 13, 2007 Extension Meth Program Reaches Out to Thousands Across the State LINCOLN, Neb. — A University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension educational program on methamphetamine is taking aim at the dangerous drug and spreading the message to thousands. MoreNovember 9, 2007 Survey to Focus on Farmers' Motivations LINCOLN, Neb. — Farmers in the Blue and Little Blue River watersheds in Nebraska and Kansas can earn $40 by taking a survey for University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers about what motivates their decisions on soil and chemical management practices. The surveys will be anonymous, and the results will help the U.S. Department of Agriculture shape its programs to work better for farmers. MoreOctober 17, 2007 Training Opportunity Available for Youth Organization Volunteers LINCOLN, Neb. — Volunteers who work with youth organizations will have two opportunities to gain new skills this fall – Nov. 17 in Lincoln or Dec. 1 in North Platte. MoreOctober 17, 2007 2007 Nebraska 4-H Orientation Road Show LINCOLN, Neb. — 4-H volunteers from across the state can gain ideas to use in their programs at the 2007 Nebraska 4-H Orientation Road Show. MoreSeptember 24, 2007 Rural Nebraskans Hope For, But Don't Count On, Early Retirement LINCOLN, Neb. — More than half of rural Nebraskans think the ideal retirement age is somewhere between 55 and 64, but most don't expect to retire that soon, according to the Nebraska Rural Poll. MoreSeptember 24, 2007 Poll: Rural Nebraskans Worried About Health Care in Retirement LINCOLN, Neb. — Worries about health care loom over rural Nebraskans' retirement dreams – even for those who are decades away from their golden years, the Nebraska Rural Poll shows. MoreSeptember 11, 2007 National Champion Cottonwood Near Seward Killed in Summer Storm LINCOLN, Neb. — The nation's largest cottonwood tree once stood near Seward, Neb.; however, this summer the National Champion Tree was overcome by wind damage or a lightning strike and is now dead. MoreAugust 16, 2007 Poll: Rural Nebraskans Positive About Communities, But Have Concerns, Too LINCOLN, Neb. — Rural Nebraskans continue to feel generally positive about their communities, even as they recognize some of the shortcomings of rural life, according to the 2007 Nebraska Rural Poll. More |
