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Pure Nebraska
Updated: Oct. 27, 2020 at 6:20 PM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
If you live in Table Rock, then you are probably familiar with the sugar maples. Several of these trees can be found around town.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2020 at 11:14 AM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
Consistency and reliability are cornerstones of small town Nebraska businesses. You’ll find those traits at Cumberland’s Fashions in Geneva.
Updated: Oct. 22, 2020 at 12:43 PM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
From soil studies to grain services, cooperatives work to invest in the future to help farmers do their jobs better.
Updated: Oct. 15, 2020 at 10:21 AM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
Veterans are pounding nails, and putting in volunteer hours to help Ken Hegwood, who is a Nebraska man with a unique niche.
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Updated: Oct. 14, 2020 at 10:44 AM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
During a trip to Osmond, we met a man who fixes old windmills for a living, and even makes his own parts in his shop.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2020 at 11:22 AM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
A Nebraska artist enjoys creating bison sculptures out of everything from tire chains to antique farm tools.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2020 at 10:58 AM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
October is cooperative month in Nebraska, and one way co-ops help producers is through what's known as an equity revolvement program.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2020 at 6:59 PM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
Shooting sports is a big pastime for many in the state, and young people are getting a good start thanks to a talented instructor in Crete.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2020 at 11:00 AM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
Contestants at the 2020 State Hand Cornhusking Contest recently provided a window into the past, and showed onlookers what the corn harvest used to be like.
Updated: Oct. 1, 2020 at 11:26 AM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
The apples may have been limited due to cold spring weather at Martin’s Hillside Orchard, but the pumpkins are ready for the picking.
Lincoln 7 Day Forecast
Updated: Sep. 29, 2020 at 2:14 PM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
During the weekend of September 25, 26 and 27 people visited central Nebraska in search of antique and re-purposed treasures.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2020 at 10:54 AM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
A survey co-created by the Nebraska Community Foundation and the UNO Center for Public Affairs Research provides small towns with a positive message.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2020 at 6:39 PM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
During a trip to Thedford, we discovered a business where a woman builds hats with care, one at at time.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2020 at 12:09 PM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
A special business in Nebraska called “Our Specialtea” features loose leaf tea, tasty treats, and the chance to step back in time with good conversation.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2020 at 11:37 AM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
The next time you pay a visit to the campus of Chadron State College, you might want to visit the Coffee Gallery, for an education in ranch heritage.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2020 at 10:00 AM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
A couple with ties to south central Nebraska returned to their home area to serve customers and fill a need.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2020 at 7:02 PM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
There is a potato patch in south central Nebraska that allows the public to come out and get their hands dirty.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2020 at 12:42 PM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
The former Chadron State College library serves as a center dedicated to one of Nebraska's famous authors.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2020 at 8:13 AM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
Efforts are now underway to restore a hospital built under the guidance of the first Native American doctor.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2020 at 6:35 AM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
During a recent visit to Bruning, we discovered how the local grocery store brings convenience, as well as a sense of pride to the community
Updated: Sep. 9, 2020 at 1:52 PM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
The Seward County community of Staplehurst has both plenty of heart and history to share with the state.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2020 at 5:18 PM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
The former Harvard jail may be small, but it’s significant for many reasons.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2020 at 10:30 AM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
A summer learning program is having a big impact on kids, thanks to the work of the Syracuse Library Foundation.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2020 at 10:14 AM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
There are six historical markers in Harvard, proving there’s plenty of history to be found in this Clay County town.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2020 at 10:51 AM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
Farming enthusiasts traveled from near and far to experience the 38th Annual Nebraska State Antique Tractor and Horse Plowing Bee.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2020 at 10:06 AM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
If you are traveling along Highway 136 at Gilead, you might consider stopping in, going downtown, and having a great meal.
Updated: Aug. 20, 2020 at 10:06 AM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
There is plenty of history to be experienced in the community of Harvard. But just as important is the generosity people there have displayed over the years.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2020 at 12:30 PM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
During a recent trip to the Nebraska National Forest near Halsey, we learned how it was developed, and how it’s become a popular spot for recreation.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2020 at 12:02 PM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
A husband and wife team are having a big impact on the dining scene in south central Nebraska by serving customers hearty meals.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2020 at 12:14 PM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
A Lincoln artist has been carving out a name for himself for several years now with his unique wood art creations.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2020 at 12:52 PM CDT
Thirteen students are being welcomed to their Greater Nebraska hometowns for summer internships that will further the community-building work of local Nebraska Community Foundation affiliated funds.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2020 at 3:09 PM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
During a tour of northern Sioux county, we got a chance to learn about the origins of the Warbonnet Ranch, and how water played a big role in its success.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2020 at 10:16 AM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
During a trip to northwest Nebraska, we got the chance to learn more about the origins of the Coffee Ranch in the Hat Creek Valley.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2020 at 10:36 AM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
Just west of Plymouth on Highway 4, you will find plenty of corn and beans. But, you will also discover a huge display of daylilies, too.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2020 at 6:17 PM CDT
Just west of Thedford, Linda Egle finds her inspiration for western bronze art surrounded by the beautiful Sandhills of Nebraska.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2020 at 10:51 AM CDT
A garden outside a center dedicated to famous author Mari Sandoz is designed to help tell her story, and enhance what she talked about in her books.
Updated: Jul. 10, 2020 at 6:22 PM CDT
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church still stands tall, as the congregation celebrates a 150-year milestone.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2020 at 5:25 PM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
There's a road in far northwest Nebraska north of Harrison, that affords visitors an unforgettable scenic view.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2020 at 12:19 PM CDT
There is a feature of Ash Hollow State Historical Park that gets visitors in tune with the incredible effort pioneers made to travel west.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 10:15 AM CDT
|By Kamri Sylve
Starting Monday, you can check out two new exhibits: cheetahs and anteaters, as well as a huge elephant play structure.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2020 at 3:08 PM CDT
The Pender population sign says 1,002 and, although it may be a small town in northeast Nebraska, area residents recently pulled together to build a massive new community center.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2020 at 11:59 AM CDT
The Kregel Windmill Factory Museum houses more than one million artifacts, and is the spot where the famous "Eli" windmills were built.
Updated: Jun. 25, 2020 at 11:37 AM CDT
The pandemic is having an impact on everyone, and it's created an urgent situation for the folks at the Lofte Community Theatre at Manley.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2020 at 12:24 PM CDT
Did you know that Nebraska is home to the oldest federal seedling nursery in the nation? We travel to the Nebraska National Forest for a look.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2020 at 9:58 AM CDT
Many Nebraska communities have buildings on main street filled with memories. There's an effort to save a building like that in Table Rock.
Updated: Jun. 4, 2020 at 10:31 AM CDT
The Freeman School stands as a reminder of how important education was to pioneers who settled Nebraska.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2020 at 11:50 AM CDT
When you think of farming in Nebraska, corn and cattle come to mind. But one business is producing something different in the Cornhusker state.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2020 at 10:05 AM CDT
A humbling military memorial in Columbus has been renovated. It continues to welcome guests, and remind us all of the sacrifice of veterans.
Updated: May. 29, 2020 at 9:52 AM CDT
Challenges presented by COVID-19 are narrowing down thanks to an anonymous donor, and an affiliated fund of the Nebraska Community Foundation.
Updated: May. 27, 2020 at 12:08 PM CDT
A memorial to a famous baseball player is just one of the reasons why you might want to pay a visit to this Saunders County community.