Special Session Swings Into Action Nov 5, 2009
Sen Tom Carlson of Holdrege introduced LB6, touted to save $180,000 on eliminating mandatory inspections of dog and cat breeder joints every two years. The bill calls for inspection only upon complaint. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Neb. lawmakers mull water woes Oct 8, 2009
Tom Carlson of Holdrege. Nebraska has more irrigated acres than any other state, and people outside the state's metro areas complain that urban residents don't understand irrigation's importance to the state's economy. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Neb. officials: Irrigation shutdown a last resort Sep 19, 2009
Tom Carlson of Holdrege. "We don't have any money for augmentation plans (to pump groundwater into the river).". (Agri-View, WI)
2nd Grader Scores First Hole-In-One Sep 16, 2009
His granddad, Bill Patterson, says Jake sank his ace on the 126-yard 16th hole at Nebraska's Holdrege Country Club. Jake already has years of experience on the links. (KWTX.com, TX)
Great Western Bank To Buy TierOne Branches Sep 5, 2009
The agreement includes the branches in the communities of Omaha (9), Council Bluffs (3), Papillion, Broken Bow, Burwell, Callaway, Columbus (2), Gothenburg, Grand Island (2), Holdrege (2), Lexington (3), McCook, North Platte (2), ONeill, Ord, and St. Paul. The 32 branches add up to about $800 million in selected loans and $1. (7 KETV Omaha)
Real Estate, 6/28 Jun 28, 2009
Kamphaus, Terry and Christine, to Horsley, Rick R., and Nickman, Kathleen A., 11301 W. Holdrege St., rural, 278,000. Kamradt, Angela L. and Jay J., to Lyon, Joshua D. and Amy M., 5928 Thompson Creek Blvd., 179,500. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Tornado, Flash Flood Watches Issued For SE Nebraska Jun 16, 2009
Alma; Aurora; Beaver City, Beloit, Central City, Clay Center, Elwood, Franklin, Fullerton Geneva, Grand Island, Hastings, Hebron, Holdrege, Kearney, Lexington, Loup City, Mankato, Minden, Nelson, Osborne, Osceola, Phillipsburg, Plainville, Red Cloud, Smith Center, St. Paul, Stockton, Superior and York. The watch includes counties in the central, eastern and southeastern portions of the state. (7 KETV Omaha)
Do you only have a cell phone? Jun 16, 2009
However, they had no answer to my question of "why didn't you tell me about this plan months ago?:...Cut down on the solicitation calls too like zilch received on my cell phone. Small town girl Jun 8, 2009 1:09 PM I grew up in a small town about an hour from here, and we had and still have a land line phone. We have a cordless phone and one phone with a cord. Even with most of the power outages, the phone with the cord still works. Very useful!! When I moved here to go to college, I got a cell... (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Options for dealing with unwanted horses are limited (18) May 25, 2009
Nebraska horse rescue organizations include: Epona Horse Rescue in Minden, (308) 293-5654 or ; Phoenix Rising Horse Rescue in Atkinson, (402) 925-5836 or ; Heartland Horse Rescue in Linwood, (402) 707-5567 or ; Lightning Creek Ranch in Crawford, (308) 765-1232 or ; SS Horseshoe Ranch in Holdrege, (308) 567-2283 or ; or The Best Little Horse House in Hastings, (402) 461-6917 or equineconsul. 3. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Grand Island's State Fair cost cut by lawmakers May 19, 2009
Tom Carlson of Holdrege, chairman of the Agriculture Committee, has said lower-than-expected construction bids for work on the new fairgrounds make the deal possible. Lincoln has been home to the State Fair for 107 years. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Real Estate Records, 5/17 May 17, 2009
Andersen, Matthew R., to Stewart, Derek and Terah, 7501 Holdrege St., 130,000. Anderson, Beverly and Warren, to Leedom, Cory C. and Stephanie, 4025 M St., 117,000. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Neb. high court backs reprimand for bank lawyer May 9, 2009
After a deal with prosecutors, Harold "Ty" Swan pleaded guilty in 2007 and was given three years of probation for drafting a false document while performing bank duties at First National Bank of Holdrege. He was also fined 25,000 and ordered to pay 110,000 in restitution. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Economic Downturn Sees Increase In Neglect, Abandonment Of Horses May 8, 2009
net; SS Horseshoe Ranch in Holdrege, (308) 567-2283 or plamor@gtmc. net; or The Best Little Horse House in Hastings, (402) 461-6917 or equineconsultant@hotmail. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Water is Precious Apr 30, 2009
Other speakers and their topics, include: * Simi Kamal, chair and chief executive of the Hisaar Foundation, the "Use of Water for Agriculture in Pakistan: Experiences and Challenges." * Peter Rogers, Harvard University, professor of environmental engineering, "The Role of Irrigation in Meeting the Global Water Challenge." * Robert Glennon, University of Arizona, Morris K. Udall professor of law and public policy, "America's Water Crisis and What to Do about It." * James Goeke, professor in UNL's... (Nebraska Statepaper)
Two arrested in 2008 murder in rural Nebraska Apr 12, 2009
Also arrested was 29-year-old P.J. Stapleton of Holdrege, who's suspected of being an accessory to a felony. The sheriff's office says warrants were issued Friday, after a yearlong investigation. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
South Sioux City's Knudson named first-team all-stater Apr 3, 2009
South Sioux City, the 2008 Class B state champions, made the state tournament again but suffered a 66-62 loss to Holdrege in the opening round ... Karyn Bixler, Omaha Roncalli, 5-10, Sr. Kate Edwards, Crete, 5-11, Jr. Paige Hasty, Holdrege, 5-10, So. (Sioux City Journal)
Real Estate Records, 3/29 Mar 29, 2009
Wells Fargo Bank NA to Dobbe, Phillip L., 6910 Holdrege St., 60,500. West Point LLC to South Street Holdings LLC, 5440 South St., 4,250,000. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
South Sioux falls in tourney opener Mar 6, 2009
Holdrege knocked off the defending state champion Cardinals 66-62 in a first-round overtime thriller late Thursday night at the Bob Devaney Sports Center ... Holdrege raced the ball down court and Lauren Hoeft was fouled with 8 ... Holdrege's talented sophomore post player Paige Hasty scored 28 points and pulled down 12 rebounds as the Dusters improved to 20-3. (Sioux City Journal)
Skutt downs Cardinals in district final Feb 28, 2009
The Cardinals, now 15-7, unoficially will be the fifth-seeded team and play fourth-seeded Holdrege at 8:45 p.m. Thursday at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln. Skutt, which lost to South Sioux City twice during the regular season, had a 24-11 lead midway through the second quarter before the Cardinals cut it to 26-20 at the half. (Sioux City Journal)
South Sioux City begins title defense Feb 26, 2009
South Sioux City is waging a battle for the fourth spot with Holdrege, which should be favored to win its district. "The teams ahead of us are Seward and Lincoln Pius X, and they should win their districts," said Flynn. (Sioux City Journal)
