Cairo News

Though they had nearly an hour to discuss a proposed ethics code, Sioux City city council members barely scratched the surface, Monday night.

No foul play, that's what authorities are saying about a St. Paul man found dead near Cairo.

An investigation is underway after a body is found in rural Hall County. Two women who were on their way house hunting Tuesday afternoon made the gruesome discovery.

Though they had nearly an hour to discuss a proposed ethics code, Sioux City city council members barely scratched the surface, Monday night.

A 55-year-old Cairo, Neb., man died Friday following a motorcycle accident about 2A1 2 miles south of Anselmo, Neb.

A century of service to the Gothenburg area. The Gothenburg Times this week celebrates the 100th anniversary of its founding.

“If it was God's plan that the white man was to be in command, then there's nothing we can do about it.”

First elected in 1970. Won re-election nine times , including a write-in candidacy in 1988 when he made a simultaneous bid for U.S. Senate. via Omaha World-Herald

“When I was done with my treatment, I noticed they didn't have much help, so I asked if I could help”

Jo Riedy is like the human version of the Energizer Bunny. The spry, spunky, 78-year-old Cairo native exudes a love for people, nonstop volunteering and life in general.

'It's very important to give to other people,' Riedy said. 'I get pepped up with volunteering. It stimulates you something terrific.'

She doles out her days to causes she's passionate about animals, children, students, cancer survivors, history projects, learning and family.

On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, she's at the Central Nebraska Humane Society where she logged 1,000 volunteer hours in 2007. Read more

“Years ago, farming used to be fun. The fun has been taken out”

Right now, all the attention is on the housing market, but a survey from the Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market says strong crop prices have driven up farm land values 25 percent since last year. via KHGI

When an indigent person dies in Hall County and has no next of kin, it's likely that person will be cremated. via Grand Island Independent

“These projects are making a significant contribution to the quality of life in Nebraska communities -- from the smallest village to the largest city”

Four Lincoln-area projects will share in $6.1 million in transportation enhancement grants announced Monday by the Nebraska Department of Roads. via Lincoln Journal Star

A rural subdivision that generated lots of questions and concerns two years ago will be back before the Regional Planning Commission tonight. via Grand Island Independent

“We have a grand piano, but it was here when I came here 37 years ago and it wasn't new then”

Bea Southard says she loved teaching at Walnut Junior High for 22 years "because the students are so honest." "They tell you how it is," Southard said. via Grand Island Independent

Cairo has the highest 2007 property tax levy in Hall County. The consolidated tax rates were finalized Nov. via Grand Island Independent

An early Wednesday morning fire at the Baxter Feedlot west of Grand Island did extensive damage to grain bins, two elevator conveyors, feeder hoppers and an office complex. via Grand Island Independent

Up until the very end, while he laid in his hospital bed, Gene Budde talked about writing more stories about Central Nebraska's history. via Grand Island Independent

Veterans including chaplains Ken Zeller and Henry Visser salute the flag during the presentation of the colors Monday during a Centura Public School Veterans Day celebration. via Grand Island Independent

“It was one of the best decisions of my life”

American college students are reaching out to the rest of the world for education in a throng - a throng of more than 223,000 strong. via News Net Nebraska