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Barley is a member of the grass family and is a major cereal grain.
It is rich in many nutrients and provides some impressive health benefits. It was one of the first cultivated …
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By Larrie Stone
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8/18/23
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A recent public notice in the Pilot-Tribune newspaper last week revealed the salaries of everyone on the city of Blair payroll. It was an interesting read, revealing the city administrator as the top …
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8/11/23
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Hedgehogs are small mammals living in many kinds of climates and terrains in parts of Europe, Africa and Asia.
Some 100 years ago settlers also introduced them to New Zealand.
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By Larrie Stone
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8/4/23
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The first night of the Washington County Fair this year was dampened by a quick, yet heavy, rainstorm, but despite this, the annual activities continued on.
A few more showers throughout the …
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8/4/23
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This Tuesday, the Fremont Area United Way held its 13th annual Hats Off To Literacy fundraiser at the Rybin Building at the Washington County Fairgrounds in order to support Imagination Library, …
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7/28/23
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Gov. Pillen/Sen. Linehan pushed LB 753 through this spring — it provides tax credits to wealthy donors who give to private schools. While this sounds good, what the public needs to realize is …
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7/27/23
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The lion has been admired throughout history as a symbol of courage and strength.
Until about 10,000 years ago (late Pleistocene), the lion was the most widespread large land animal after …
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By Larrie Stone
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7/21/23
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Thank you so much for your story on the Cook Family and their legacy of service. My maiden name is Cook, so the story caught my eye.
I did a little research on Family Search.org and found that …
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7/15/23
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Greetings everyone! I hope you are enjoying your summer activities.
As the new year approaches, I just want to make sure everyone is aware of the slight change to the Friday schedule. We have …
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By Dr. Dawn Lewis, APS Superintendent
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7/15/23
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I n one of the rare instances where sports news bleeds into, well, “news” news, a scandal within familiar Big Ten rival Northwestern's football program was reported by the Daily …
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7/14/23
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I want to thank the Enterprise Media Group for the wonderful coverage of the Washington County Museum, located in Fort Calhoun, Neb. The museum, a part of the Washington County Historical …
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7/7/23
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According to a report by the Des Moines Register’s William Morris, which has been published in Enterprise Media Group's Iowa newspapers, “Gov. Kim Reynolds is settling three lawsuits from …
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7/7/23
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The chimpanzee (chimp) is the ape most like a human and is considered to be the most intelligent of all the other animals on Earth.
Some 98% of their DNA is identical to that found in a …
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By Larrie Stone
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7/6/23
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The first night of Summer Sizzle begins tonight, and will be filled with copious amounts of activities for families.
Summer Sizzle has been a celebration for the Arlington and Kennard …
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6/30/23
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The almond nut is considered to be both a delicious and nutritious food.
Though well known as a nut, almonds are actually the seeds of the fruit of the almond tree.
The almond …
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By Larrie Stone
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6/30/23
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Adopting a dog, cat or other animal is an exciting event in one's life.
Pets are wonderful companions, but also a time commitment and large responsibility, and these factors should be taken into …
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6/23/23
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The hippopotamus (hippo) is a plant eating mammal that is considered to be the second largest land animal after the elephant living today.
The name "hippopotamus" comes from a Greek word …
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By Larrie Stone
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6/23/23
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Situated just east of Fort Calhoun is Fort Atkinson State Historical Park.
For decades, the park has enriched Washington County with its fascinating history and events for its many guests that …
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6/17/23
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The term pumpkin is used to identify a vine-like plant or its orange fruit possessing a hard rind and distinctive grooves.
The pumpkin is a winter squash in the family of plants that includes …
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By Larrie Stone
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6/17/23
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The mustard plant is a bush that when mature reaches an average height of six to 20 feet with a 20-foot spread.
The plant grows easily in temperate climates, produces clusters of yellow …
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By Larrie Stone
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6/9/23
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The 108th Legislature’s first session came to a close on June 1, 2023.
It was an intense session with determination displayed by all. Several victories for Nebraska’s commitment to …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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6/9/23
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Dendrochronology is an invaluable tool that can help scientists determine the age of ancient settlements and artifacts.
It is a technique that involves calculating the age of a tree, or a …
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By Larrie Stone
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6/2/23
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Article 1 of the United States Constitution gave each state the authority to oversee elections.
Several amendments have been added throughout the years to spell out certain voting rights, the …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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6/2/23
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