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Senator Tom Brewer

Senator Tom Brewer

District 43 News

Senator Tom Brewer
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
In 2020 I wrote a lengthy and detailed “amicus brief” (friend of the court) concerning NPPD’s proposed R-Project powerline. The U.S. District Court in Colorado agreed with the plaintiffs, and put a stop to this terrible, unnecessary project.
Photo by Chabella Guzman Performing laparoscopic surgery, Jackson Freeling, front right, keeps an eye on the screen to guide him. Meanwhile, Giovanni Gomez, back right, and others get their tools ready for surgery.

Photo by Chabella Guzman Performing laparoscopic surgery, Jackson Freeling, front right, keeps an eye on the screen to guide him. Meanwhile, Giovanni Gomez, back right, and others get their tools ready for surgery.

Students undertake surgery, flight, and more at Incredible STEM Day

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Fifth graders flooded the halls of the Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff on Feb. 7, when the Nebraska Extension held its second annual Incredible STEM Day. The day featured hands-on activities incorporating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Cattle at feeding time in a feedlot. Photo by Chabella Guzman

Cattle at feeding time in a feedlot. Photo by Chabella Guzman

Engaging Agriculture: ‘Manure Better’ workshop scheduled in Scottsbluff

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Turning manure nutrients into better crop yields while protecting the environment will be the focus of the Nebraska Extension workshop “Manure Better” with land application training on Feb. 19 at the UNL Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff.
Courtesy Photo The LEAD application deadline for the 43rd class is set for June 15, 2024.

Courtesy Photo The LEAD application deadline for the 43rd class is set for June 15, 2024.

LEAD Application Deadline is June 15

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Applications are now being accepted for Nebraska LEAD Class 43, which begins in the fall of 2024. Up to 30 highly motivated individuals with demonstrated leadership potential will be selected.
Courtesy Photo The Nebraska Cooperative Development Center is seeking applications for its Business Development Mini-grant Program.

Courtesy Photo The Nebraska Cooperative Development Center is seeking applications for its Business Development Mini-grant Program.

2024 Cooperative Business Development Mini-Grant Program request for applications

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Nebraska Cooperative Development Center (NCDC), a program of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’sdepartment of agricultural economics, is seeking applications for its 2024 Cooperative Business Development Mini-grant Program.
Photo by Tena L. Cook, CSC Julie Dickerson, Success Made Accessible through Rural Tutoring (SMART) Director with the Nebraska State College System (NSCS), left, poses Jan. 23, 2024, in Old Admin with CSC teacher education candidates and SMART tutors Kayleigh Reinscah of Casper, Wyo., Scott O’Dell of Gillette, Wyo., and Emma Johnson of Rapid City, S.D., with Associate Professor of Education Dr. Robin Brierley, CSC’s SMART coordinator.

Photo by Tena L. Cook, CSC Julie Dickerson, Success Made Accessible through Rural Tutoring (SMART) Director with the Nebraska State College System (NSCS), left, poses Jan. 23, 2024, in Old Admin with CSC teacher education candidates and SMART tutors Kayleigh Reinscah of Casper, Wyo., Scott O’Dell of Gillette, Wyo., and Emma Johnson of Rapid City, S.D., with Associate Professor of Education Dr. Robin Brierley, CSC’s SMART coordinator.

CSC students hired as Nebraska SMART tutors

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
By Tena L. Cook, CSC Marketing Coordinator The Nebraska State College System (NSCS) has launched a rural tutoring program with teacher education candidates from Chadron, Peru, and Wayne Colleges, tutoring K-12 students in Educational Service Units 1, 4, and 13.
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