Over 350 tons of scrap tires were accumulated during the two day tire amnesty event in Springview on Tuesday and Thursday. Over 250 tons were dropped off on Tuesday and another 100 tons on Wednesday at the old airport in Springview. The goal for the event was a maximum of 400 tons. Champlin Tire recycling from Concordia Kansas will begin removing the tires which will be transformed into park benches, picnic tables, patio tables and more. The North Central RC&D will host a
Mike Baxter of Ainsworth was recently inducted into the Nebraska Auctioneers Hall of Fame at the convention in Kearney last week. Mike is already a member of the Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame and a former world champion livestock auctioneer winner among numerous other titles. According to the organizations Facebook page, Baxter was honored for what really set him apart which wasn’t just the sound—it was everything behind it. The people skills. The storytelling. The ability to
Valentine Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Bruce Anderson as Executive Director The Board of Directors of the Valentine Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruce Anderson as Executive Director. He joins the Chamber following the resignation of Director Jenny Moore in February. Bruce brings more than four decades of experience in both nonprofit and for-profit organizations. His background includes management roles with Speedee Mart, Pizza Hut, and Casey’s
Senators Ricketts (R-NE) and Fetterman (D-PA) introduced the legislation Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced the Fair and Accurate Ingredient Representation (FAIR) on Labels Act. The bipartisan legislation is co-led by Senator John Fetterman (D-PA). The bill requires cell-cultivated protein and plant-based alternative protein products to bear an accurate label, clearly differentiating these products from meat and poultry products. The bill also prohibits th
The governor will meet with the UK's chief trade negotiator, Graham Floater, among others. A short trip to London this week will provide Governor Jim Pillen an opportunity to tout Nebraska beef, ethanol production, and discuss business opportunities related to energy production. The Governor’s transatlantic visit kicks off Wednesday and will wrap up Thursday night. During that time, he will meet with members of the U.S. Embassy and others, including the UK’s chief trade nego
“Wildfire response is a shared responsibility, and USDA will remain vigilant,” said Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today issued a new Secretarial Memorandum (PDF, 882 KB) and letter (PDF, 932 KB) directing the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service to heighten national wildfire readiness, accelerate community-focused risk reduction, and strengthen firefighter health and safety for the 2026 fire year. “Under President
