We are pleased to announce the Marvin and Virginia Schmid Foundation has pledged $1,000,000 to name the Children’s Room in the new Columbus Public Library. The Columbus Community Building project underway in Downtown Columbus includes the Columbus Public Library, Arts Council Gallery, and co…
In the vegetable garden, be on the lookout for signs of foliar disease. Some diseases begin on lower leaves as leaf spots or brown blighted areas and symptoms progress upward.
Titus will be of counsel to the firm. He has a legal career spanning more than 40 years in estate planning, real estate law, general corporate law, agricultural creditor litigation, elder law, and in health care law, representing physicians. He is experienced in arbitration and mediation mat…
Staying physically active doesn't mean becoming a superstar athlete. Rather, you can just start moving around a little more throughout the week. Staying fit becomes especially important as you grow older, because it can help you stay healthy and independent.
Although the Columbus Public Library’s official, all-ages summer reading registration week is behind us, families and individuals of all ages can still sign up for this year's summer festivities. Registration can be done in person by visiting the library’s temporary location at 2419 14th St.…
The cool, cloudy conditions with some moisture we recently had increased mushroom and moss growth in lawns. Mushrooms are not a concern for lawns. The conditions allowing moss to grow can decrease turfgrass growth and should be amended.
His hand-cut firepits feature intricate silhouettes of wildlife and farm scenery. For propane firepits, Shawn Racicky has even created pits with steel logs that look like the real thing with flames flickering around them.
This summer, our teen summer reading program is all about animals. All of the teen programs will be in person this summer, so make sure to check out our Facebook, Instagram, or Beanstack page for when these events are happening. There are a few events that will require preregistration. These…
Kentucky bluegrass has been forming seed heads. Homeowners sometimes ask if the seed heads are not mowed off, will the seed germinate to grow and help thicken a thin lawn.
In a relatively short span of time this year, Bernabe Mendoza went from having little experience making horchata to struggling to keep up with the crazed demand for his bottled dairy beverage.Â
Platte River Outdoors carries fishing poles, tackle and fishing accessories. They also send customers locked and loaded with guns, ammo and reloading supplies. Archers can choose from bows, compound bows, crossbows, arrows, broadheads and targets.
For years, access was denied to the infamous and notorious Robber’s Cave. Now, Lincoln, Nebraska’s only underground attraction is no longer shrouded in mystery. Whether you visited the Robber’s Cave legally or illegally, are learning about it for the first time, or are one of the thousands w…
Do your tomato or other plant leaves appear purplish? Maybe just the veins are purple or a large portion of the leaves have a purple tint.
The early days were tough for the founders, they remembered in a York News-Times interview in 2006.
Despite the interior of his shop undergoing few changes, Gary has seen hairstyles and the barbering business evolve since 1966.
The popular on-demand film streaming service hoopla digital will soon be available for free in our Digital Library at www.cplconnect.us. Library card holders can access over 950,000 titles (audiobooks, eBooks, comics, music, movies and TV). Content can be streamed from any computer, televisi…
Shubshrubs are plants whose stems are not as hardy as their roots and they may die back to near the ground over winter. Don’t be in a hurry to remove such shrubs. Give them a chance to start new growth.
Nebraska has promoted itself as the state “not for everybody,” but Mario Zuchovicki and Brad Barrs were willing to give up the sandy beaches and warm sunshine of Florida and found out Columbus is for them.
Rory T. Bowen is the chief credit officer for Great Plains State Bank in the Columbus market. He has nearly two decades of commercial and agricultural banking experience. He currently is a board member with the Nebraska Independent Community Bankers and Native 360, a native community develop…
I am a “joiner” by nature and a lover of libraries, so it was logical for me to apply to the Library Board by filling out an application form and then attending several meetings to see how I would fit in. The application form is available on the Library website and anyone can attend board me…
Spring arrives and out comes many plant myths. These seem to get handed down from generation to generation and social media now promotes many of them. Here are a few common myths and the facts.
It is hard to believe that warm weather is finally upon us and that schools will be letting out for a well-deserved summer break. The Columbus Public Library (CPL) is ready for area students and families with this year’s summer reading program entitled, “Tails & Tales!”
Maptician's latest software upgrade helps companies navigate the return-to-work process after COVID-19. Its founders have ties to the state, and the company is planning to hire technology, product, sales and marketing employees in Lincoln.
The measure would have required employers with four or more employees to provide at least one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked.Â
In April, the American Library Association (ALA) released its State of America's Libraries Special Report: COVID-19, a snapshot of the library communities' resilience, determination, and innovation in unprecedented circumstances. The State of America's Libraries report is released annually d…
While it’s best to leave grass clippings on the lawn when mowing, if mulch is needed for a vegetable or flower garden; go ahead and catch clippings now and then for this purpose.
The factory that once produced Vise-Grip locking pliers is under new ownership, and its new Eagle Grip line of tools has given the southeast Nebraska town of DeWitt a renewed sense of pride.
The Legislature handed 27-16 first-round approval Thursday to a scaled-down bill that requires institution of basic COVID-19 protections for meat processing workers for one year. The bill needed 25 votes to advance.
The passport program allows anyone who visits a participating restaurant, orders a beef item and gets their passport stamped to enter a contest to win prizes. Forty-one restaurants are participating.
The walk-in appointments are available at all four Lincoln Walmart locations and both Sam's Clubs.
I receive many questions about spruce trees. I seem to be asked why is a spruce tree dying or what is the best spruce to plant. With so many spruce diseases and dieback, one might wonder why so many continue to be planted.
This year’s Summer Reading is going to be packed with a lot of exciting programs! Make sure to keep an eye on the Columbus Public Library Facebook page, Instagram, and Beanstack page for all of the activities.
“Our problem was just getting started,” said Mekenzie, a junior at UNL. “We had to figure a lot of stuff out, but we decided to take a leap of faith and start really small and just grow.”
Lee Enterprises President and CEO Kevin Mowbray rang the Nasdaq Stock Market opening bell in a virtual ceremony this morning.
The rich and diverse history and heritage of Nebraska, as told through its often-secluded historical monuments and markers, is the subject of a presentation at 2 p.m. at the Columbus Public Library on Saturday, May 8.
There have been a number of evergreen issues over the past years and spruce seems to be one of the hardest hit this winter.
Employment and income are expected to be strong this year as the effects of the pandemic fade.
The lawsuit had alleged that the workers, several of whom were teenagers at the time, weren't paid the federal minimum wage and were subjected to substandard working conditions during the roughly four weeks they spent in Nebraska.
Movin’ Up Studio is introducing Lincoln residents to the art of pole dancing fitness through exercise, expression and community.
Only South Dakota and North Dakota had a lower percentage of unemployed, underemployed and discouraged workers than Nebraska.
