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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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Chocolate is a favorite food of many people across the world.
It is tasty, rich in carbohydrates, an excellent source of quick energy and it contains minute amounts of stimulating …
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By Larrie Stone
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5/24/23
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There was a half hour left to the second round of the budget debate on LB 814 when we started discussing the topic of water last week.
I brought an amendment in a final attempt to convince the …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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5/19/23
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The nutria (aka coypu) is a large rat-like, semiaquatic, herbivorous mammal that is well-equipped for aquatic life, with its webbed hind feet.
They strongly resemble beavers, but have …
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By Larrie Stone
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5/12/23
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The Nebraska state constitution requires the legislature to balance the budget every two years. Last fall, 79 state agencies consisting of various departments who run the state began calculating the …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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5/12/23
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Graduation is always a special moment in time.
It’s a time to celebrate more than a decade of learning, club activities, homecoming and prom, awards and competitions and athletic games.
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5/12/23
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For the last few months, the Washington County Museum has prepared for a big project to move the old Long Creek schoolhouse.
The school, currently located on Long Creek Lane west of Fort Calhoun …
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5/5/23
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Accessibility to the legislative process is unique to the Nebraska Unicameral and an aspect that is essential to our state’s success.
Every piece of legislation is given a hearing where …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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5/5/23
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The United States produces millions of tons of cheese each year making it a world leader.
Cheese has rapidly grown in popularity in the U.S. for the last 50 years. Statistics show that …
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By Larrie Stone
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5/5/23
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