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|By Jon Vanderford
Students are raising beef cattle just outside the Hampton high school building, and it’s giving them an appreciation for what cattle producers do every day.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 10:15 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
During a visit to Columbus, we got a tour of Glur’s Tavern, which is said to be the oldest continuously operated tavern west of the Missouri River.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2021 at 10:17 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
If you are looking for a restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Nebraska hometown cooking, consider a visit to Abie’s Place.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2021 at 10:10 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
The owner of a Stromsburg business is offering some useful services to small wool producers with Nebraska’s first custom wool mill.
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Updated: Jan. 7, 2021 at 10:29 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
A few miles outside of Comstock where the blacktop ends, you’ll find an old church that’s been converted into an art gallery.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 at 1:17 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
A restored collection of wind-up phonographs is on display for your listening pleasure at the Table Rock Opera House.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2020 at 8:13 PM CST
|By Taryn Vanderford
Forty-year-old 10/11 videos surface, and gain 8.4 million views. 10/11's "Kalamity Kate" is now a 2020 viral sensation!
Updated: Dec. 23, 2020 at 3:20 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
If you are a fan of poinsettias, then you’ll love the display at a unique botanical center in Omaha, complete with a poinsettia Christmas tree.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2020 at 10:48 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
Community leaders say some of the traits people demonstrated more than ever this year across the state is resiliency, and support for one another.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2020 at 10:20 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
During a visit to rural Comstock, we got a chance to visit the Dowse Sod House, and it’s got plenty of history surrounding it.
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Updated: Dec. 17, 2020 at 9:58 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
The community of Sargent continues to promote growth, and a new coffee shop is the latest success story.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2020 at 12:36 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
The building where Ericson’s Cash Hardware is located in Stromsburg was built in 1945, and the 92-year-old owner still enjoys working there.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2020 at 10:51 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
A special attraction in the community of Seward continues to offer new exhibits and experiences for visitors in Nebraska’s Fourth of July city.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2020 at 11:24 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
There are many small towns that offer unique boutiques where you can find the perfect Christmas gift. Stromsburg is one of those communities.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2020 at 1:04 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
Residents in Wymore are marking the holiday season with a downtown light display that’s been put up every year since 1957.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2020 at 11:14 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
A local historical society in Custer County purchased a medical building in town back in 1970, and it continues to be used today as a fascinating museum.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2020 at 5:33 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
A unique building in Schuyler is a landmark in town, and its name comes from the natural wood beams that you can see inside.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2020 at 11:59 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
Through grants from the local community fund, people who live in Diller are making their town an inviting place to live.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2020 at 1:51 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
Ash Hollow State Historical Park near the west end of Lake McConaughy in Garden County is a fascinating Nebraska state park.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2020 at 10:59 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
Many people are returning to their hometown areas, and that is true for the owners of Highway 14 Brewing Company in Albion.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2020 at 12:28 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
If you don’t have time to bake, take a drive to Michelle’s Scrumptious Bakery to enjoy a wide variety of tasty treats.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2020 at 2:48 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
Downtown Schuyler is a unique district filled with diversity, and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2020 at 2:35 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
During a visit to Columbus, we discovered a store that specializes in gifts made in Nebraska.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2020 at 9:57 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
The new Boone County Agriculture and Education Center is expected to make a big impact on the regional economy of northeast and north central Nebraska.
Updated: Nov. 13, 2020 at 12:12 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
The first courthouse for Custer County was built in 1876 on a ranch, and then put to use in 1877 when the county was organized.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2020 at 10:16 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
The Country Store gives rural Nebraskans an outlet to sell handmade items for the Christmas season.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2020 at 3:08 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
If you get a chance to visit Chadron, you’ll want to include a trip to a popular local coffee shop.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2020 at 11:45 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
Fishing enthusiasts will enjoy a destination near Creston. And, if you love seafood, you’ll have to stock up while you’re there.
Updated: Nov. 6, 2020 at 10:09 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
A store in downtown York could easily be in New York or Los Angeles, but Kerri Kliewer with The Jewelers Vault is perfectly happy in Nebraska.
Updated: Nov. 5, 2020 at 10:37 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
Members of the Table Rock Historical Society are working toward a goal of having performances in the town’s historic opera house again.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2020 at 1:50 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
A Nebraska couple is starting a new adventure and providing popcorn enthusiasts with an irresistible place to visit.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2020 at 10:21 AM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
The pandemic has members of the Nebraska Community Foundation thinking creatively to hold an annual celebration.
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.
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.
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.