Farnam News

There was a full room at the Dawson County Board of Commissioners meeting Friday as citizens came out for a second public hearing on a hog farm that could be located southwest of Sumner.

Residents were sandbagging Thursday night when they realized they couldn't hold back Elm Creek, which runs through the center of this small northeast Nebraska town.

Several communities in central Nebraska are struggling with flooding after a lingering storm system dumped inches of rain.

Last of three parts. On my first day as The World-Herald's new cartoonist, Frank Partsch, then the editor of the editorial pages, led me to what he called "the cartoonist's office." It was July 1989, and as ...

Water nearly 4 inches deep covers the floor of Janene and Matthew Cook's house in Cozad, Neb.

“I don't know why they keep trying to use Straight Shooters against me.”

The trouble continues for one Midtown bar. The Cheaters bar at 40th and Farnam used to be called Straight Shooters II. via Omaha World-Herald

The 100R Attendance Center will probably close its doors for good when school ends in May. via Gothenburg Times

“I got served at three out of four bars tonight”

We've seen tragedies unfold before us too many times. Young lives lost due to drinking. via WOWT-TV Omaha

“There's less labor involved for large farmers who can then farm more acres by using pivots instead of setting pipe”

Irrigated farmland offered at an auction Monday at the Senior Center sold for what Duane Oliver said could be a record for the county. via Gothenburg Times

Maurice C. "Bill" Widick, 96, of Farnam, died on Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, at Gothenburg. via Gothenburg Times

“To see that in action and have it happen twice in 30 years was pretty interesting”

Line installed through property near Farnam by Elizabeth Barrett February 09, 2008 For John and Kristi Kreuscher and their two boys, the installation of a massive natural gas pipeline through their dryland farm ... via Gothenburg Times

The Lincoln and Omaha offices of the Nebraska Department of Revenue will be open on three Saturdays in February to assist walk-in taxpayers with their state income tax returns. via Lincoln Journal Star

Two troubled Omaha bars Tuesday received a full pour from the Omaha City Council to continue operating under new owners. via Omaha World-Herald

“Six to eight states would have caucuses or primaries in the middle of January and it would be rotated through the various areas each presidential election year”

Local participants to gather at Gothenburg Public Library Change is in the air for Dawson County Democrats and other party members throughout the state. via Gothenburg Times

“I was on my way to pick up Bryan who was at Menard's”

Kaitlyn Brooke Hecox born 3 1/2 hours after couple arrives at hospital By Elizabeth Barrett January 10, 2008 Michelle Hecox had been shopping in North Platte when she felt her first contraction Friday night. via Gothenburg Times

Students, grades 9-11, from Gothenburg, Sumner-Eddyville-Miller, Elwood, Cozad, Lexington, Overton and Eustis-Farnam participated in the 2007 Business and Industry tour of four businesses in the county Tuesday. via Gothenburg Times

'A wish list of items for Lexington Public Schools recently got the go-ahead from the Board of Education. via Gothenburg Times

“It's about resisting the temptation for short term over-use to maintain long term productivity and grassland health which is the foundation of a good ranch.”

NRD AWARD: Edna Peterson of Brady recently won the 2007 Twin Platte Natural Resources District Conservation Award at the Farmer/Rancher Appreciation banquet in North Platte. via Gothenburg Times

“And the businesses know they are interested.”

In an effort to keep local graduates local, students from seven area schools toured area businesses to find something they might not have expected to find: job opportunities and potential careers. via Lexington Clipper-Herald

“The awards just go to show that we have great volunteers who step up and do things that make Gothenburg the great place that it is.”

THREE AWARDS: Gothenburg received three major awards at the NCIP banquet and they were accepted by Anne Anderson, executive director of the Community Development Office, and Jared Slagle, who serves on ... via Gothenburg Times