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Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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This week saw the Legislature conclude the second and final week of all-day committee hearings. The schedule will return to a traditional format, where floor debate is in the mornings and committee hearings in the afternoon. The question of whether Nebraska should legalize medical marijuana will again be considered by the Legislature. Sen.Wishart introduced LB 588, the Medicinal Cannabis Act, which would provide a regulatory framework to establish access to cannabis specifically for medical...
On Wednesday, Jan. 25, Gov.Jim Pillen delivered his first State of the State address to the Legislature. The beginning of his speech focused on his team’s transition since the November general election and the strong state of Nebraska today. He emphasized how our state’s greatest asset - people - continually show perseverance, grit and determination to solve tough problems and overcome difficult obstacles. Although the state is strong and growing, Pillen argued more needs to be done to ret...
As Justin Taubenheim combined soybeans in a Buffalo County field on an October afternoon, he thought about why he does it. "I'm not farming to get rich,” he said. “I'm farming to maintain a legacy, a way of life. Faith, family and farming, in that order. The farm is kinda like the icing on the cake." Taubenheim, 31, sports fewer gray hairs than your normal Nebraska farmer. The average age of a principal Nebraska farm or ranch operator: 56.4 years old, according to census figures. The rising worry: There won’t be a next generation to carry...
Clearwater Chamber of Commerce members and village trustees receive a $5,000 check from Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company officials, Jan. 11. Funds from the Foundation for Rural Service grant program will be utilized to construct a telehealth room in the Clearwater Public Library. The FRS grants, coupled with support from NTCA members, will support a broad range of community projects across rural America – from providing new equipment to local students, expanding digital inclusion i...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska January 10, 2023 Vice chairperson opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 18,615.51; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 160.00; ANTELOPE CO SHRF ex 198.51; APPEARA ex 36.31; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 4,013.64; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 1,960.45; BCBS ins 77,750.80; BOB BARKER CO ex 179.96; BOMGAARS ex 230.19; DEBORAH BRANSTITER ex 29.49; CASEYS ex 582.87; CITY OF NELIGH ut 5,...
A number of scholarships are available to high school seniors with Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company services at home thanks to the Foundation for Rural Service. The FRS is the non-profit arm of the National Rural Broadband Association. NTCA is a national membership association with the goal of improving communication services, like broadband, in rural America by advocating for rural providers in Washington, D.C. NNTC is a supporting member of both organizations. NNTC supports the FRS...
Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company, headquartered in Jackson, is one of 14 Nebraska broadband providers to receive state funding to expand broadband services into rural areas of Nebraska who do not have broadband access of at least 100/100 megabites per second (up/down). NNTC will receive $2.5 million from the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Program on behalf of the Nebraska Public Service Commission to expand into rural Dakota and Antelope counties. In Antelope County, NNTC will be installing...
Accurate data is a must if Nebraska is going to improve broadband access in rural areas. Due to recent federal legislation, accuracy is also the key to ensuring states receive their full share of federal grant funding. Soon the Federal Communications Commission will determine the amount of money each state is allocated through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program. Because these decisions are based on the FCC’s new broadband availability map, correcting inaccurate data is more i...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Dec. 13, 2022 Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Open meeting. Met in executive session regarding legal issues. Approved agenda and minutes of 11-07-2022 BOC meeting. Correspondence was reviewed. Approve payroll claims. Pledge collateral was reviewed. Approved the following vendor claims: General: MELVIN AHLERS ret 24.00; AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE CORP ins 17,558.78; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 157.00; ANTELOPE CO NEWS ex 30.56; APPEARA ex...
The Foundation for Rural Service, the philanthropic arm of NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, announced recipients of 31 grants totaling more than $142,000 to support projects in communities served by NTCA members – the largest amount ever granted by the foundation. Grants were announced Nov. 10 in Arlington, Virginia. The FRS grants, coupled with support from NTCA members, will support a broad range of community projects across rural America – from providing new equipment to local students, expanding digital inclusion initiatives, creat...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Nov. 7, 2022 Neligh, Nebraska Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Open meeting. Approved agenda and minutes of 11-01-2022 BOC meeting. Correspondence was reviewed. Sheriff fee report, clerk of the district court Report, treasurer fund balance report and treasurer miscellaneous revenue report for September were reviewed. Approve payroll claims. Pledge collateral was reviewed. Approved the following vendor claims: General: JOSEPH ABLER ex 42.28; AMERITAS...
• PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Oct. 11, 2022 Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Open meeting. Approved agenda and minutes of 10-04-2022 BOC meeting. Correspondence was reviewed. Sheriff fee report, clerk of the district court report, treasurer fund balance report and treasurer miscellaneous revenue report for September were reviewed. Approve payroll claims. Pledge collateral was reviewed. Approved the following vendor claims: General: AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 1...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Sept. 13, 2022 Vice-chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Open meeting. Approved agenda and minutes of 08-09-2022, 08-24-2022, 09-01-2022 and 09-06-2022 BOC meetings, and 08-09-2022 BOE meeting. Correspondence was reviewed. Sheriff Fee Report for August. Correspondence was reviewed. Approve payroll claims. Pledge Collateral was reviewed. Approved the following vendor claims: General: AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 17,309.54; ANTELOPE CO COURT...
Nebraska is experiencing terrific growth. We’ve seen big success creating jobs, cutting taxes and attracting investment to our state. Recently, I hosted Nebraska’s Ag and Economic Development Summit in Kearney. The summit convenes key leaders from across the state to discuss how to build on our strong momentum. Over the course of the summit, we dove into the challenges and opportunities we face as a state. Some topics are familiar: developing our workforce, opening new markets for Nebraska’s exp...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Aug. 9, 2022 Vice-chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Open meeting. Approved agenda and minutes of 08-02-2022 BOC meeting. Correspondence was reviewed. Treasurer’s fund balance report, treasurer’s miscellaneous revenue report, zoning permit report, clerk of the district court fee report and sheriff fee report for July. Approve payroll claims. Pledge collateral was reviewed. Approved vendor claims: General: A-1 FLAGS POLES & REPAIR ex 140...
Antelope County Commissioners tackled multiple agenda items when they met in regular session, Aug. 2, in Neligh. One promotional and one improvement grant request were approved. A promotional grant request for $242.50 was received from the Orchard Community Club. Funds were used for Orchard Free Celebration Days. Commissioner Eli Jacob moved to accept the request; commissioner Dean Smith made the second. All voted in favor. The second grant request was an improvement grant for $1,750 from Oakdal...
SUBMITTED ARTICLE On Friday, July 8, the Antelope County Healthcare Foundation held its 17th annual golf tournament at the Summerland Golf Course near Ewing. Seventy-two golfers from area communities and businesses participated. Team winners of the tournament include: • Championship flight - first place: Pinnacle Bank; second place, Wanek Pharmacy and third place, Stealth Broadband. • First flight - first place: Farm Bureau Financial Services; second place, The Divots and third place, Aur...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska July 12, 2022 Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Open meeting. Approved agenda and minutes of 7-05-2022 BOC meeting, Correspondence was reviewed. Treasurer’s fund balance report and treasurer’s miscellaneous report. Approve payroll claims. Approved vendor claims: General: AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 16,027.68; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 55.00; ANTELOPE CO SHERIFF ex 346.48; ANTELOPE CO TREAS ex 500,200.00; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 2,596.20; AXO...
SUBMITTED ARTICLE Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company recognized the Village of Clearwater, in Antelope County, as a Smart Rural Community, Friday, June 24, as part of US92's Clearwater Rodeo broadcast. The designation comes from the Rural Broadband Association in conjunction with NNTC. This recognition is presented to those broadband-enabled communities that see an importance of broadband internet as a way to connect and grow through the capabilities of expanded online education, remote work,...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska June 14, 2022 Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Open meeting. Approved agenda and minutes of 6-7-2022 BOC meeting. Correspondence and pledge collateral was reviewed. Sheriff’s fee report. Heard report from Antelope County Library Association. Approve payroll claims. Approved vendor claims: General: JOSEPH E.W. ABLER ex 61.11; AKRS ex 52.26; AFLAC ins 850.00; AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 16,287.10; AMH FAMILY PRACTICE ex 138.00; ANTELOPE...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA JUNE 7, 2022 Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved Agenda. Approved minutes of the May 9, 2022, BOC and May 9, 2022, BOE meetings. Correspondence was reviewed. Zoning permit report, treasurer’s fund balance and miscellaneous revenue report, clerk of district court report for May were presented. Zoning administrator report. Set public hearing CUP. Re-set hearing date for 844.5 road closure. Road superintendent report: approved t...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska May 9, 2022 Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes from May 3, 2022, BOC meeting. Pledge collateral was reviewed. Correspondence was reviewed. Treasurer fund balance and revenue report, clerk of district court report and sheriff fee reports were reviewed. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AFLAC ins 850.00; AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 15,844.90; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 409.00; ANTELOPE CO TREAS...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska April 12, 2022 Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Held minutes from April 5, 2022 BOC meeting. Pledge collateral was reviewed. Correspondence was reviewed. Treasurer fund balance and revenue report; sheriff fee reports were reviewed. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims: General: AFLAC ins 850.00; AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 16,663.18; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 169.00; ACN ex 50.00; ANTELOPE CO SHERIFF ex 281.34; APPEARA...
The public had an opportunity to hear platforms of four candidates vying for the District 40 legislative seat, last Thursday, during a forum held in Plainview. Barry DeKay, of Niobrara; Robert Johnston, of Clearwater; Keith Kube, of Crofton and Mark Patefield, of Laurel participated in the 90-minute event. Farm Bureau sponsored the forum, which was moderated by Chad Moyer, of the Rural Radio Network. Candidates were given two minutes to respond to questions submitted by audience members. While...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS March 8, 2022 Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes from March 1, 2022, BOC and BOE meetings. Pledge collateral was reviewed. Correspondence was reviewed. February’s CDC monthly report; treasurer fund balance and revenue report; sheriff fee reports were reviewed. Zoning permit report. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AKRS ex 145.26; AFLAC ins 850.00; AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 15,109.42; ANTELOPE CO C...
