Brainard News

“They take 30 fellows with 25 in production agriculture, with the other five being agribusiness guys like myself.”

Todd Reichardt knew going into the Nebraska LEAD program he would have the opportunity to refine his leadership skills, network with industry and government leaders and gain insight into local, state and ... via AuroraNewsRegister.com

“How do you comply with something you know doesn't exist, yet?”

The American Pit Bull Rescue Association has put a $10,000 non-refundable deposit on a 160-acre farm in southeast Butler County for its proposed rescue dog kennel. via Lincoln Journal Star

“My husband and I haven't had a Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving in a while”

That won't be a turkey cooking in Kerry Hinkle's oven on Thanksgiving Day. No, Hinkle will be more in the mood for, say, frozen pizza. via Lincoln Journal Star

Schools throughout the area will take time out of their schedules in the next couple of weeks to honor those who have served their country. via The Papillion Times

Reacting to today's Sam McManis' column , Curtis Brainard says the Sacramento Bee has done "a wonderful job covering land development and pollution issues in northern California and the Sierra Nevada ... via Poynter

“It's a good way to clean everything out.”

Brainard Area Quilters JoEllen Vrbka and Emily Rezac work together to tie fabric on a floral design quilt. via The Papillion Times

In Friday's league match, the host Archbishop Bergan Knights football squad scored a good 28-0 victory over the East Butler Tigers. via MaxPreps