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Updated: Apr. 16, 2021 at 12:03 PM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
It’s a candy factory located in Greenwood, and the owners say it is definitely a Nebraska story.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2021 at 1:30 PM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
Many small towns no longer exist, but often the church still remains. That can be said for the former village of Plasi near Prague.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2021 at 9:53 AM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
"Community Works" is a collaboration between the Plainsman Museum and the Smithsonian, and it puts the focus on labor in Hamilton County over the last 150 years.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2021 at 11:10 AM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
A business in Edgar is known for making candles. But, the business is also known as a destination for those looking to shop for home decor.
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Updated: Apr. 5, 2021 at 9:59 PM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
You are invited to rediscover a popular southeast Nebraska park, that now has a new name.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2021 at 11:25 AM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
The State Theater in Central City is an inviting place to take in a movie. Improvements continue to be made thanks to the State Theater Foundation.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2021 at 6:59 AM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
We caught up with artist Peggy Kokes-Alloway to learn more about her art, and her interest in painting purple cows.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2021 at 6:54 AM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
At the recent Nebraska State Dairy Association annual meeting, we learned how producers are promoting sustainability in their operations.
Updated: Mar. 26, 2021 at 12:33 PM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
Columbus is known for being “the city of power and progress.” You can also say the community is known as a place for collaboration.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2021 at 11:04 AM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
A fourth generation farmer has developed a business in central Nebraska by raising sunflowers, and selling sunflower oil around the country.
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Updated: Mar. 24, 2021 at 11:09 AM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
The Evans House was finished in 1912. It’s now the headquarters for the 2021 Cattlemen’s Ball, a local ag business, and it will soon be a place for tours.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2021 at 6:48 AM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
A book centered around the story of a Sandhill crane continues to draw interest from families.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2021 at 10:55 PM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
In the former village of Rescue, only a few crumbling buildings remain. But, fond memories of a time gone by linger on as well.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2021 at 1:00 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
During a visit to Elmwood, we learned about the impact of author Bess Streeter Aldrich, and we learned more about her beautiful home.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2021 at 1:45 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
Many more people will be stopping at the Sandhills Journey National Scenic Byway visitors center now that the byway has a national designation.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2021 at 10:31 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
Nebraska’s Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway, or Highway 2, now has a new name. It’s the Sandhills Journey “National” Scenic Byway.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2021 at 1:36 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
Many Nebraska residents are making planned gifts to their hometowns, and they are encouraging others to do the same.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 11:52 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
After decades of working at the same business, Gene Whitefoot still loves to get up every morning and go to work at the Whitefoot Market.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2021 at 5:45 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
At a gathering spot in south central Nebraska, there’s great food on the menu, locally-produced beers to enjoy, and plenty of history to experience.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2021 at 1:02 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
When you think of an old cottonwood, you might think of the Nebraska state tree. But the name “Old Cottonwood” also applies to a fun store in Seward County.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2021 at 3:39 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
The familiar saying, “If they don’t have it, you don’t need it”, could apply to a business on main street in Newman Grove.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2021 at 12:31 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
During a visit to the Hamilton County village of Hampton, we discovered that people take great pride in their downtown business district and school system.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2021 at 10:22 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
There is a gift shop in Kearney that you don’t want to miss, and the owners have a history in the gift shop business.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2021 at 10:10 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
Bring your appetite when you pay a visit to Angus Burgers & Shakes and Joy’s Table. At these local restaurants, Nebraska Star Beef provides the beef.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2021 at 10:46 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
During a visit to Pierce, we learned about a great place to gather and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2021 at 9:04 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
The “Building Community Capacity” challenge grant opportunity is delivering a huge sum of money to unrestricted endowment funds in five Nebraska communities.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2021 at 2:03 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
They are a popular place for people to take pictures, and the Pioneers Park columns have quite a bit of history behind them as well.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2021 at 10:59 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
During a trip to the community of St. Edward, we learned about a grocery store where meat lovers and small town grocery store fans can find everything they need.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2021 at 12:31 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
A home decor store and a clothing business are both attracting visitors from across northeast Nebraska and beyond.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2021 at 12:51 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
During a trip to Newman Grove, we met a toy farm machinery enthusiast who has a room full of everything from toy tractors to combines.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2021 at 5:23 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
A bizarre tale surrounding a scalped railroad worker and a derailed train can be experienced at the W. Dale Clark Library in Omaha.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2021 at 2:43 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
From World War II to a long banking and law career, Dwight Clements has lived a memorable life.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2021 at 11:15 AM CST
|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.
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.
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.