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Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 10:06 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
During a trip to South Sioux City, we learned about the pastime of valve cover racing, and how one man has a race track in his own garage.
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Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 11:51 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
It’s meeting season for farmers and ranchers, and one popular place for producers to get educated on the latest trends is the Fremont Corn Expo.
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Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 12:52 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
The Lincoln library system features a Heritage Room on the third floor of Bennett Martin Library. It features many books by authors with Nebraska ties.
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Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 9:02 AM CST
|By Gray Media
A Lincoln couple says they’ve chosen to give 20% of their estate back to charitable causes. Others are being encouraged to make charitable gift planning a priority to support greater Nebraska.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 10:14 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
The Master’s Hand is celebrating 15 years of selling everything from candles to chocolate in Tekamah. But inflation continues to make running a small business more of a challenge.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 10:27 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
A man in South Sioux City made a career out of being a mechanic, and now he’s taking car parts he worked with for years, and turning them into pieces of art.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 10:46 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
Cattle Bank & Trust is a mainstay in downtown Seward, and it's played a huge role in the town’s success over the years.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 1:33 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
We caught up with a man who has an incredible car collection, and his aim is to build a future event center where the cars can one day be showcased.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 12:24 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
If you are looking for artisan roasted coffee, you might consider a stop at Bed Head Coffee Co.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 10:13 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
A new and improved interactive gallery at the Elkhorn Valley Museum is helping visitors re-discover the magic of Johnny Carson.
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Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 10:25 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
The Lark is a popular spot to see artists perform live, and it also provides the community with a place to gather for receptions and special events.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 11:22 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
If you are from Norfolk, then you are probably familiar with a man-made cave that is now cared for now by the Elkhorn Valley Museum.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 11:21 AM CST
|By 10/11 NOW
Jon Vanderford has served viewers in many roles in his 20 years at 10/11, including morning, evening and 4 p.m. news anchor and now as the executive producer, reporter and host of Pure Nebraska.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 12:08 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
During a visit to Clay Center, we learned about a relatively new building that is helping to tell the story of Nebraska’s agricultural past.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 3:24 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
The Hastings Museum has several small exhibits dedicated to the Naval Ammunition Depot that once operated in Hastings.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 12:07 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
We caught up with a member of a group called “Lindsay Area Development” to find out how the town is preparing for an exciting future.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 9:59 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
If you are traveling through northeast Nebraska, you might consider a trip to downtown Norfolk to enjoy all of the shops there, including 4th Street Sweets.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 9:53 AM CST
|By Gray Media
AmeriCorps’ 2019 Volunteering in America survey notes that 589,714 volunteers in Nebraska contributed 53.8 million hours of service to the places and projects they are passionate about.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 10:19 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
The Farmers Wife Boutique & Coffee Co. is a dream for one Nebraska woman who wants her business to be a gathering spot for the entire community.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 9:25 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
The Bartels Rock Museum at Concordia University is home to more than 75 displays of minerals, agate, fossils and rocks.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 10:24 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
During a visit to the northeast Nebraska community of Wayne, we took a tour of a museum located inside an old home that has very unique features.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 11:51 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
A woman in northeast Nebraska is making supper a lot easier for busy families who want convenience, but still crave a home style meal.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 11:17 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
Facade improvements and exterior structural repairs have helped bring new vitality to many store fronts in the downtown area of York.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 2:22 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
Power generated from the York County Solar Project provides a renewable energy source for city, county and public school facilities in York.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 10:33 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
Several students have chosen a career in agriculture, thanks to their experiences with the York High School agriculture program.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 3:30 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
A collection of decorated Christmas trees in Seward features all of the cities, villages, and unincorporated communities in Seward county.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 11:04 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
Care for students is a top priority at an important educational institution in York that’s been around since 1890.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 11:29 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
Kids of all abilities will soon have a place where they can play together, and forge friendships, in the community of York.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 11:03 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
The City of York has made strides to renovate and upgrade several downtown buildings, and in turn, that has further elevated the quality of life for local residents.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 12:06 PM CST
|By Taryn Vanderford
Local woodturner and artist Elmer Miller enjoys working with all sorts of wood, and he transforms it into beautiful bowls, vases, and even hats.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 4:08 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
If you travel to Ashland, you’ll have to pay a visit to Raikes Beef, where you’ll find beef products direct from the family farm.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 10:34 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
Two friends in Falls City decided to create a museum for collections. It all started with one woman's collection of more than 1,600 pigs.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 10:43 AM CST
|By Gray Media
Representatives from 50 different community foundation funds were on hand for this year’s Nebraska Community Foundation Annual Celebration and Training. The event put a focus on making connections.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 11:26 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
A site in Falls City is being recognized by the National Park Service for playing a role in the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 11:26 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
Dryland acres faced a big challenge this year due to struggles with this year’s crop yield.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 2:38 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
The community of Superior continues to be excited about improvements that have been made to storefronts and sidewalks downtown.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 11:32 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
The building known as the “Fox Theatre” has been standing for 96 years.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 9:35 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
Volunteers in a small Gage county town are buying rundown properties, cleaning up lots, and attracting new construction.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 11:38 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
At Doane University, you can experience some buildings with a New England style. Gaylord Hall is certainly one of them.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 11:35 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
It’s known as the Campus of a Thousand Oaks, and it’s also the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of Nebraska.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 2:15 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
Located between corn and bean fields near Schuyler, you’ll find a monastery that offers the chance to learn more about the monastic way of life.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 2:03 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
The St. Benedict Center is a retreat facility near Schuyler where you can stay overnight, or just come for a visit to see the unique exhibits.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 6:38 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
There is much to see and do in Nuckolls County. One spot where people tend to find enjoyment and relaxation is at Superior Estates Winery.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 10:38 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
A family-owned grocery store has opened its doors in downtown Peru, and that’s good news for the town, and for Peru State College.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 2:29 PM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
Students who attend college in Crete have many opportunities, including the chance to appreciate nature throughout Doane University’s campus.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 11:08 AM CST
|By Jon Vanderford
During a recent visit to the “Campus of a Thousand Oaks”, we learned about some opportunities students have there to build a bright future.
Updated: Nov. 5, 2022 at 9:44 AM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
If you love coffee and the country, then both come together quite nicely in North Platte.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 11:33 AM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
Just north of the community of Hamlet in Hayes County, you’ll find a unique limestone house that’s on the National Register of Historic Places.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 2:45 PM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
On a warm fall afternoon, we visited a family who enjoys getting together on an annual basis to harvest a small sorghum patch, and make homemade molasses.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 2:35 PM CDT
|By Jon Vanderford
State Senator Tom Brewer is back in Ukraine, and hoping to share what’s happening in the war-torn country with Nebraskans at home.