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LYONS, NEBRASKA – While essential for homes and businesses, the cost of electricity can pose a burden to customers. However, by implementing some key efficiency strategies, South Dakotans have the...
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HASTINGS, NEBRASKA – Business owners in the Hastings area interested in learning QuickBooks are invited to attend an online workshop. This free event is sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs...
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AUBURN, NEBRASKA – Entrepreneurs in the Auburn area are invited to attend two online workshops focused on best practices for businesses during COVID-19. These free events are sponsored by the Center...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – A new resource is available for communities, solar project developers, and other stakeholders interested in installing pollinator-friendly solar projects. Outlining steps for...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA - A bill to improve broadband access was approved on final reading by the Nebraska Legislature Tuesday morning. “We applaud the passage of Legislative Bill 996,” said Johnathan Hladik...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Nebraska entrepreneurs are invited to two online workshops, one focused on accounting practices, and another focused on optimizing business plans. These free events are sponsored by...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Internet access remains a problem for millions of Americans, including school age children. Those students without home internet access face increased difficulties completing their...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Current and future priorities for public utilities will be discussed with public power directors from Nebraska’s largest utilities during an upcoming virtual town hall hosted by the...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On June 26, U.S. Reps. Don Bacon (R-NE) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), members of the House Agriculture Committee, introduced a companion bill to the Growing Climate Solutions Act...
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NEVADA, IOWA —As Iowa farmers and landowners look for ways to continue building soil health and protecting the state’s watersheds, many are using cover crops. According to the fact sheet “Guide To...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Nebraska entrepreneurs and business owners interested in learning QuickBooks or expanding their knowledge of the program are invited to attend two workshops focused on small business...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – The backbone of rural communities in the Midwest, family farm operations rely on sound risk management options and practices to keep going. A tool for many farmers to manage risk is...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – The wind energy industry remains one of the fastest growing in the U.S. It has not only increased capacity, but provided consumers and utilities with clean energy and created...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA - Hoy, la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos falló en contra de la medida del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional para eliminar el programa de Acción Diferida sobre Los Llegados en la...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the Department of Homeland Security’s move to eliminate the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, stating the move...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Business owners interested in enhancing their knowledge of preparing for an emergency response are invited to “Catastrophe and Emergency Readiness,” organized by the Center for Rural...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Women landowners, women beekeepers, and women interested in conservation, native pollinators, and native plants throughout Nebraska are invited to “Women's Learning Circle: Prairie...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Business owners interested in learning best practices on how to navigate through the pandemic are invited to three online events organized by the Center for Rural Affairs. “During...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Cost share opportunities for cover crops will be the topic of a virtual field day hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs on June 18. The webinar, set for 1 to 2 p.m. CT, will feature...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Dueños de negocios interesados en obtener el conocimiento y las habilidades para estar preparados en casos de crisis como el COVID-19 o eventos similares, están invitados a...
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