One stitch at a time - Woman quilts for fun, gives them to charity Mar 21, 2008
So her relatives in Nebraska suggested she and her husband Mel bring the quilts along on a family visit and donate to a group out there ... So, in January she and Mel drove themselves, their luggage, and 44 quilts to Nebraska. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
College basketball, auto racing, prep basketball Mar 19, 2008
TonightCleveland State (21-12) at Dayton (21-10), 6Morgan State (22-10) at Virginia Tech (19-13), 7UAB (22-10) at Virginia Commonwealth (24-7), 7UC Santa Barbara (23-8) at Mississippi (21-10), 8Charlotte (20-13) at Nebraska (19-12), 9San Diego State (20-12) at Florida (21-11), 9Utah State (24-10) at Illinois State (24-9), 10New Mexico (24-8) at California (16-15), 11 ... Nebraska (20-11) vs. Xavier (24-8), NoonMaryland (30-3) vs. Coppin State (22-11), 30 minutes following ... College... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Dog shows and travel bring tourism dollars Mar 9, 2008
We bring people in from Canada and Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, and we ve had a few from California and Texas, said Haake, adding that 75 percent stay in area hotels. Many of these aren t purebred show dogs, but average bowsers whose owners are looking for activities they can do together or as a family. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Go, speed racer Feb 17, 2008
Like Hasselhoff, the Nebraska native is using Knight Rider to make his transition from daytime soaps to prime-time TV. Bruening, who played Jamie Martin on ABC s All My Children, stars as Mike Tracer, the estranged son of Michael Knight in the two-hour Knight Rider (tonight at 9 on WHDH, Ch. 7). (Boston Herald)
A&J Supply stays put but changes with the times Jan 3, 2008
That wouldn't happen today," she said. Because the store was also Fritz's home before they took it over, the Barkers have removed several walls to open up the space for their needs. If one looks at the ceiling, rough-hewn beams hold up the roof, and there's even a section of railroad rail used for a beam. The Barkers like the rustic look and wanted to keep it cozy and home-like. The store was originally an Army surplus store and then iron was offered for sale as well. But the Barkers have... (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Hollywood Collectibles Fetch Big Bucks At Auction Dec 14, 2007
A Nebraska volunteer diver is receiving a flood of thank-yous and gifts after he dove into 15 feet of sewage to help fix a sewer malfunction. . (NBC4.tv, CA)
St. Anthony's gears up for annual bazaar Oct 19, 2007
Some of the items featured on this year's auction include two tickets to the Nebraska/Kansas State football game Nov. 10, dinner for six with the Rev. Lydell Lape, a Nebraska Husker sweatshirt quilt, adult and children's bicycles, a two-wheel trailer with lights and a tilt bed and other items. Several antique items are included on the auction as well including an Edison Victrola with a new diamond needle, picture frames, garden tools and other items. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Antiques Paradise hosting programs Oct 16, 2007
Monday, October 15, 2007 9:20 AM CDT. Antiques Paradise, 827 W. Court St., has scheduled two educational presentations for Thursday, Oct. 18. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Flea market, demonstrations part of annual Harvest Festival at Elijah Filley stone barn Oct 11, 2007
lso, children around this time tend to study Nebraska history of the 1800s and early 1900s. . (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Alabaugh Fire victims rebuild Oct 7, 2007
You can see all the way to Nebraska. The Petersons, who own a fitness center, health clinic and beauty salon in Hot Springs, have lived on the canyon rim for 13 years. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
At home: Power, comfort flow in the Cheneys' abode Oct 5, 2007
Dick Cheney, born in Nebraska, moved to Casper at 13. Life has gotten faster and more complicated for the Cheneys since those days. (USA Today -- Life)
Fair board continues plans for 150th celebration Sep 28, 2007
Algona Publishing Company P.O. Box 400 14 East Nebraska Algona, Iowa 50511. Primary Telephone/Fax Numbers. (Algona Upper Des Moines, IA)
Moorhead Cultural Center gets new programming director Sep 17, 2007
"Both the Moorhead Cultural Center and Town ry Arts offer a wide range of venues for local artists from western Iowa to eastern Nebraska," Greene stated. Having moved to western Iowa from Boston five years ago, Greene has enjoyed getting to know and work with many artists in this area. (Sioux City Journal)
Library's Internet service clicks with its many users Sep 16, 2007
A person also can receive a password at the library to get on the free online site called NebraskAccess ... It is funded through the Nebraska Library Commission. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Bus tour to Wausa Smorgasbord planned Sep 12, 2007
This tour is sponsored by Shannon Trail Promoters of northeast Nebraska. Another tour is being planned during Kolach Days in Verdigre, Neb June 7, 2008. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Another Moravec picks up the chant Aug 18, 2007
He was named the top bid caller at the Nebraska State Auctioneer Association competition in Hastings. It's unlikely that Aquinas teachers weren't aware of how passionate Moravec is about calling bids at auctions. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
World Market Center Reports Brisk Traffic, Strong Order Writing and Key Retailer Attendance Aug 9, 2007
Dave Palmer, General Manager of World Market Center, said, "This Summer Market outpaced the expectations among exhibitors, not to mention delivered so many new facets for buyers and designers looking for the latest in products, trends and education. We had a very strong Market with terrific traffic and very positive feedback for the overall experience our Market delivers for attendees." Gaining momentum with leading retailers, 75 percent of the Top 100 U.S. Retailers were registrants of the... (PR Newswire)
Deer Creek Sodbusters show is Sunday near Sterling Aug 8, 2007
STERLING Deer Creek Sodbusters are celebrating 25 years of preserving the agricultural heritage of southeast Nebraska this year ... Kevin, Charlotte and children, Sarah and Spencer, will present their program telling that Nebraska is a great place to live, work and play ... At 12:30 p.m., immediately following the guest speakers, a special ceremony will be held to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Deer Creek Sodbusters show and to salute the two other Nebraska antique tractor shows, namely... (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Body could be that of missing Fremonter Jul 18, 2007
com, Fremont, Nebraska's Community Newspaper ... The body was discovered by Brad Sloup, an investigator with the Nebraska Fire Marshal's Office, when he was searching for an electrical circuit breaker box. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Cowabunga! 7-Elevens Get Kwik-E Makeover Jul 3, 2007
Eponymous towns in Massachusetts, Missouri, Illinois, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, New Jersey, Florida, Michigan, Kentucky, Nebraska, Colorado, Louisiana and Vermont are vying for the chance to serve as the host for a special premiere of the movie. Send to a Friend Check your e-mail, your friend's e-mail and message text are filled correctly. (E! Online)
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earned a degree in Broadcast Journalism from University of Nebraska at Lincoln before moving to Sioux City to become a television reporter and eventually moved up to the morning anchor position. Mr Twister (4:10 p.m.) -- A popular performer in the River-Cade Kid's Zone each year is Mr. Twister, who is once again back armed with fun and balloons. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Steele Family Benefit is Saturday Jun 8, 2007
A pasta supper will be held from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, June 9 at St. Patrick's Parish Center and the silent auction will be conducted from 5-9 p.m. Desi Steele is recovering from leukemia at Nebraska Medical Center's Lied Transplant Center in Omaha ... Other items up for grabs include: 2 large kites, Bowlercade, game station, John Deere collectible print, teapots, doll, collector plates, Impala model car, dish sets, golf club, golf balls and golf towel, cookies or pie a month for a year, bird... (Dunlap Reporter, IA)
Swap and shop at Jacob's Cave Jun 1, 2007
People come from Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky. They come a long way for this. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Wymore Days celebration features new events May 31, 2007
By Bill Hafer/Daily Sun staff writer Wednesday, May 30, 2007 9:33 AM CDT. Cow chip bingo will be among the new events at this year's Sam Wymore Days celebration this weekend in Wymore. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Flea market, vendors ignore ownership law May 21, 2007
Moore said the products were damaged and expired goods sent to distribution centers in Nebraska and California by Safeway and King Soopers. She declined to say what she paid for them or where the centers are located because she didn't want competitors to know. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Daily News letters May 17, 2007
Now it looks like Nebraska. But I do want to tell that bulldozing fanatic that he missed one. (Anchorage Daily News)
MAC touts first-quarter performance Apr 17, 2007
The Convention Center also hosted the Cox Communication Year-End Celebration with 850 people, the Muscular Dystrophy Banquet and Nebraska Nursery caping Annual Meeting, each with more than 600 attendees. CBSHOME Real Estate had more than 500 in attendance at a banquet and the Omaha Federation of Advertising's "Meet the Pros" had more than 400. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
At Bobby Hamilton Racing, everyone misses the boss Mar 29, 2007
The Columbus Online Community - Columbus Telegram. 14-Day Archive Search. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Historic postcards Mar 26, 2007
" She bought the vintage view of Brunswick for $4, and a hobby was born. Seven years ago, and thousands of postcards later, she and her partner, Phil Neigh, started , which sells enlargements from her collection. "People Google the site and find the marquee that features their great-grandfather's tailor shop in Boston and we sell seven prints," she says. Combine antique postcards from America's smallest towns and the Internet, Coursen says, and a market is born. "Those are the kinds of cards... (The Palm Beach Post)
‘Little House' cast returning for Homestead Days Mar 24, 2007
During Homestead Days in 2005, cast members from the television show ittle House on the Prairie, from left, Charlotte Stewart who played Miss Eva Beadle, Alison Arngrim who played Nellie Oleson, Lindsay and Sidney Greenbush who played Carrie Ingalls, Karen Grassle who played Caroline Ingalls, Matthew Laborteaux who played Albert Ingalls and Dean Butler who played Almanzo Wilder, receive a standing ovation from the crowd at Homestead National Monument of America. This year's Homestead Days events... (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Sneak preview: College softball Mar 6, 2007
Mackin helped Fresno State defeat No. 18 Cal and No. 23 Nebraska, and earned a save in a 2-0 victory against the tournament-host Rebels. The right-hander held opponents to a. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Tommy Chong to help raise money for Ed Rosenthal's pot fight Feb 25, 2007
"It's fun to do this. I just wish they could see us.Attorney for Anna Nicole Smith's daughter says no funeral before TuesdayFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- Anna Nicole Smith's funeral will not take place before Tuesday, the court-appointed attorney for the starlet's baby daughter said Saturday.Richard C. Milstein said in a statement he was working as quickly as possible on the funeral details for the former Playboy centerfold, who died in a Florida hotel Feb. 8 at age 39.Circuit Judge Larry... (North County Times)
Northeast Continues Digging Out Feb 15, 2007
At least 13 deaths were blamed on the huge storm system: three in Nebraska; two each in Indiana, New Jersey and Delaware; and one each in Missouri, Ohio and Virginia. A tornado on the southern side of the weather system killed one person in Louisiana. (CBS News -- US)
Talking Business: Roam'n Around finds home downtown Feb 15, 2007
Her father was a longtime auctioneer in Nebraska. She also knows a thing or two about technology. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Muscle Cars Downshift Feb 15, 2007
A guy from Nebraska bought a 1980 Dodge pick-up at the auction for $4,700. Why. (SmartMoney)
Tuition break for illegals? Feb 11, 2007
A majority of the undocumented immigrants in the country live in these states which include: California, Texas, Utah, New York, Oklahoma, Washington, Kansas, Illinois, New Mexico and Nebraska. For Connecticut, the proposed law requires graduation from a high school here and attendance at a school in Connecticut for one year, the same as any student, regardless of legal status, who wants to qualify for the in-state rates. (New Haven Register, CT)
Stanford And Vanderbilt Crack AP Men's Top 25 Jan 30, 2007
The 22nd-ranked Longhorns snapped a two-game losing streak by beating Nebraska on the road last week and followed it up with a home win over Baylor. No. 11 Memphis starts the second 10 in the rankings, followed by Oklahoma State, Butler, Marquette and Nevada. (Mac-Sports.com)
Tennessee Breaks Up ACC Trio Atop AP Women's Poll Jan 30, 2007
California, Nebraska, Rutgers, Wisconsin-Green Bay and James Madison completed the Top 25. Michigan State, Mississippi and Texas dropped out. (Mac-Sports.com)
No. 6 Kansas Too Talented, Wins 76-56 Jan 30, 2007
(AP) - Brandon Rush scored 20 points, Julian Wright added 17, and sixth-ranked Kansas used a 27-0 run in the first half to fuel a 76-56 blowout of Nebraska on Monday night ... Their 16th win in 17 meetings with Nebraska gave them a half-game lead over Texas ATexas in the conference ... Ryan Anderson made six 3-pointers and led Nebraska with 19 points. (Mac-Sports.com)
Smith Struggles Again, North Blanks South In Senior Bowl Jan 28, 2007
With things already going badly, Leak was blindsided by Nebraska Jay Moore and fumbled at his own 26. The turnover set up a 7-yard TD pass from Michigan State's Drew Stanton to Aundrea Allison of East Carolina. (Mac-Sports.com)
UCLA Hires Norvell As Offensive Coordinator Jan 27, 2007
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jay Norvell, an assistant coach who helped Nebraska develop a prolific, well-balanced offense, joined UCLA's staff Friday as offensive coordinator. Norvell brings his "West Coast" style of offense back to California, where he was an assistant with the Oakland Raiders for two years before moving with head coach Bill Callahan to Nebraska following the 2003 season ... The 43-year-old Norvell also will coach the quarterbacks at UCLA, a role he filled at Nebraska. (Mac-Sports.com)
Colorado AD Sticking By Patton In Lame Duck Season Jan 26, 2007
Bohn said the athletic department was planning a tribute to Patton at the Buffaloes' last home game, against Nebraska on March 3. Loyola (Ill. (Mac-Sports.com)
Nebraska Joins Top 25 as Duke Widens Lead Jan 23, 2007
Nebraska hopes to stay in the Top 25 long enough to enjoy it this time ... Nebraska (16-3) joined the poll at 25th on Dec. 4, then lost to Minnesota the next night and dropped out of the rankings the following week ... "If we can continue to stay ranked well into February, then we're going to feel pretty good about where we are," Nebraska coach Connie Yori said. (Mac-Sports.com)
West Beats East In 82nd Annual Shrine Game Jan 21, 2007
Zac Taylor of Nebraska played the entire second half when the West had only three possessions and both teams were scoreless. He was sacked three times. (Mac-Sports.com)
Virginia Tech's Foster Wins Broyles Award Jan 17, 2007
Virginia Tech's Foster Wins Broyles Award :: Won the award in his fourth year as a finalist. CSTV.com :: College Football. (Mac-Sports.com)
VanGorder Leaves Georgia Southern After 1 year Jan 17, 2007
CSTV.com :: College Football. ATLANTA (AP) - Brian VanGorder was hired as the Atlanta Falcons' linebackers coach Tuesday, ending a dismal one-year stint as head coach at Georgia Southern. (Mac-Sports.com)
Nebraska RB Jackson To Enter NFL Draft Jan 16, 2007
(AP) - Nebraska running back Brandon Jackson will pass up his senior season to enter the NFL draft ... "I want to thank him for his contributions to the Nebraska football program and we wish him nothing but the best in the future," coach Bill Callahan said ... "We were hopeful that he would choose to stay at Nebraska to complete his eligibility and, most importantly, continue to pursue his college degree.". (Mac-Sports.com)
No. 2 Minnesota Tops No. 1 Missouri In National Duals Final Jan 15, 2007
Missouri's next dual of the season will at home, Sunday, Jan. 28, at 2 p.m. (CT) against No. 20 Nebraska in the Hearnes Center. 125 #6 Jayson Ness (Minn) major dec. #18 (MU): 11-0 133 #15 (MU) major dec.Mike Thorn (Minn): 12-0 141 #5 Manuel Rivera (Minn) major dec. #15 (MU): 18-7 149 #1 Dustin Schlatter (Minn) decision #15 (MU): 1-0 157 C.P. Schlatter (Minn) decision (MU): 6-5 165 decision #19 Jeremy Larson (Minn): 5-3 174 #7 decision #12 Gabe Dretsch (Minn): 9-4 184 #1 (MU) #2 decision Roger... (Mac-Sports.com)
Oklahoma's Longar Suspended for Elbowing Texas Tech Player Jan 13, 2007
Oklahoma's Longar Suspended for Elbowing Texas Tech Player :: Longar Longar will miss two games for incident. CSTV.com :: College Men's Basketball. (Kpmariners.com)
Big 12 and Pac-10 Conferences Announce Men's Basketball Series Jan 12, 2007
Arizona State at Nebraska. Stanford at Colorado. (Kpmariners.com)
BYU's Broadus Suspended For Year Following Arrest Jan 9, 2007
Broadus, a senior in his second year at BYU, transferred from Western Nebraska Community College. He was a starting guard in 11 of BYU's 15 games, averaging 6. (Kpmariners.com)
Texas Women Upend No. 10 Purdue, 64-61 Jan 8, 2007
Two previous games against No. 3 Duke and No. 4 Tennessee ended in embarrassing losses by an average of 24 points and the Longhorns opened Big 12 play last week by letting Nebraska rally to win on their home court. Texas (11-4) had lost eight in a row to Top 10 opponents since knocking off Baylor at home in 2004-05. (Kpmariners.com)
Dogs welcome Saban back Jan 4, 2007
Tennessee vols, Texas and Nebraska came into this bowl season tied with the most bowl losses ever by any team at 21 bowl losses. Tennessee lost again Nebraska lost again and now they are both tied again for the most bowl games lost by any team. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
