When 16-year-old Justin Eisenmann takes to the stage at the 99th National FFA Convention and Expo next week, he will be performing for more than 10 times as many people than are counted on the population sign of his hometown in Colfax County.
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- Cindy Gonzalez Nebraska Examiner
The contenders in this year’s “Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska” competition is down to eight, including TAU-XR from Lindsay Corp. and PyraMAX Transmission Structures from Valmont Industries.
- Jared Barton
With 55 years under her belt, Dorothy "Sam" Kohler has been recognized for not only her tenure but her dedication, care and mentorship in her nursing career.
- Jared Barton
Friends of David City has raised $31,000 toward a $165,000 playground designed to give young fans their own place to play.
- Jared Barton
Candido Morales once sold bread from his car trunk. His family’s grocery business now has a newly opened supermarket in Schuyler.
- Jared Barton
Rachel Madej grew up dancing in Schuyler. Now she’s bringing a broader vision for fine arts education to her hometown.
- Jared Barton
During a short break in a 50-state motorcycle ride, the Nation of Patriots flag tour riders took a lap around Columbus and Schuyler to check out area veterans memorials.
Accordions, bingo, soccer, golf, sloppy joes and music are slated for Schuyler's Labor Day weekend celebration, Sept. 4-7.
With over 150 years of local history encapsulated in the former Bosh's Restaurant and Lounge, it's something of a surprise that the historical society itself is celebrating 50 years.
The Nebraska State Chamber of Commerce visited Schuyler on July 29, answering questions, giving updates and praising Schuyler's business scene and chamber for their efforts.
All cars, trucks, bikes and tractors are welcome to be part of the event on Aug. 16.
- Jared Barton
Livestock competition results are in for the Colfax County Fair, held in Leigh July 16-19, 2026.
- Jared Barton
The results from the exhibit hall at the 2026 Colfax County Fair are in.
- Jared Barton
Senior sheep showmanship champs Daphne Jedlicka and Audrey Brabec, livestock champs Ella and Grace Olson, Clarkson ag teacher Anna Ready and sheep judge Shelby Studnicka talk showmanship
- Tammy Greunke
The health and examination survey has been traveling across the country learning about the health of the U.S. population since 1960.
- Jared Barton
Operation Christmas Child made a summer stop in Schuyler June 27 to talk the program's impact with Aroma Nawaz, who received a box when she was a child.
- Tammy Greunke
loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction will be available free to participants.
- Jared Barton
The Colfax County Fair will returns to the Colfax County Fairgrounds July 14-19.
- Jared Barton
Schuyler Community Development and Schuyler Area Chamber of Commerce talk about the upcoming renewal of LB 840, the half-cent local sales tax option that's been in place since 2007.
- Tammy Greunke
The pinhole workshop was led by renowned National Geographic photographer RJ Kern at the Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art.
- Jared Barton
On June 11, Schuyler officials and community group members cut the ribbon on Warrior Plaza, the renamed and rebuilt park space at 12th and B streets in downtown Schuyler.
- Tammy Greunke
The students participated in the Premier Animal Science Event (PASE) Livestock Judging Contest.
- Jared Barton
Schuyler cut the ribbon on, dedicated and showed off its new Colfax County Veterans Memorial June 7 at the Oak Ballroom, with speeches from veterans, community members and dignitaries