April, 2009
Otte promoted to NSP captain
Sunday, April 12, 2009 - 12:16 am
Kyle Otte, formerly of David City, was promoted to captain of field services for the Nebraska State Patrol on March 30. Otte assumed command of Troop E, located in the panhandle of Nebraska with the headquarters city of Scottsbluff.
Otte has been a law enforcement officer since 1985, when he was a David City officer for two years. He was also employed with the Norfolk Police Division and the Madison Sheriff's Department prior to joining the State Patrol in September 1991.
Effective EMS crucial to rural communities
Sunday, April 12, 2009 - 12:06 am
By Jon Bailey, jonb@cfra.org, Center for Rural Affairs
What kind of health care system makes one of its most important rural components dependent upon bake sales and calendars for operating resources?Unfortunately, that is the situation in many rural places for their first-line and often life-saving emergency medical services (EMS). Many rural EMS providers are underfunded and face workforce and volunteer shortages. EMS agencies have placed growing demands and health care responsibilities on their often volunteer workforces.
Linking USDA to the farmer
Sunday, April 12, 2009 - 12:01 am
An overview of the FSA County Committee Election process
USDA press releaseEditor's Note: Area Ag producers may want to save this information for this year's FSA county committee election.
Aquinas' Mimick to play in Shrine Bowl
Saturday, April 11, 2009 - 11:25 pm
Aquinas standout Matt Mimick has been selected to play in the 51st annual Shrine Bowl football game.Mimick will play for the North squad, coached by Pierce's Mark Brahmer, at the annual contest.
This year's Shrine Bowl will be at Memorial Stadium Saturday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Mimick helped the Monarchs finish the season ranked tenth in Class C-2, with an overall record of 8-2.
April 2009 Obituaries
Thursday, April 9, 2009 - 3:18 pm
Clara Koziol
COLUMBUS -- Clara A. Koziol, 84, of Columbus died Sunday, April 26, 2009, at Golden Living Center in Columbus.
Services were Thursday, April 30, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus, with the Rev. Del Lape officiating. Burial was at St. Bonaventure Cemetery in Columbus.
Mrs. Koziol was born Nov. 7, 1924, at Cedar Rapids to Mike and Sophia (Zoucha) Sliva.
County, township to purchase Ulysses building
Thursday, April 9, 2009 - 2:55 pm
Butler County and Ulysses Township are making a joint purchase of a building in Ulysses to house county and township equipment.
The County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Monday to proceed with the purchase of the shop building for $56,000, split between the township and the county. Highway Superintendent Jim Truksa was authorized to complete the purchase.
The County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Monday to proceed with the purchase of the shop building for $56,000, split between the township and the county. Highway Superintendent Jim Truksa was authorized to complete the purchase.
Crews restore all power by Monday night
Monday, April 6, 2009 - 8:47 am
Tuesday, April 6, 2009
Butler Public Power District crews and extra help crews restored power to the last people waiting in northern Butler County by Monday evening.
Around 60 powerline poles were knocked down after wires were coated with ice and then high winds got them "galloping" until many of the poles broke.
As many as 3,000 people were without electricity from the period of late Saturday through Monday, said Gary Westphal, BPPD general manager.
Dunnigan reverses course on Lower Platte Basin
Saturday, April 4, 2009 - 1:15 am
By Art Hovey
Lee Enterprises
April 1, 2009
It turns out the science behind the ban wasn't so sound.
Two weeks ahead of the deadline for his final decision, Brian Dunnigan announced Monday there's room for more water development in the Lower Platte River Basin after all.
As Gov. Dave Heineman listened in, the director of the Department of
Natural Resources pointed to a flaw in research as the reason for reversing his earlier decision closing the basin to new demand from irrigators and other water users.
FEMA brings emergency shelter funds to region
Saturday, April 4, 2009 - 1:09 am
April 7 deadline for organizations to apply for funds
Southeast Nebraska Region B has been chosen to receive $32,793 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the area.The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and consists of representatives from
The Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Council of Jewish Federations,
Check Stored grain now!
Saturday, April 4, 2009 - 1:01 am
By Allan Vyhnalek
UNL Extension Educator
Fossil fuel prices were near historical highs in September and October, while grain prices were dropping rapidly. This put producers in a squeeze between declining grain prices and high drying costs. Many producers with on-farm grain drying capabilities decided not to pay the high prices for propane or natural gas to heat the air stream and reduce drying time.
Instead they decided to use natural (unheated) air to dry their corn.