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Miles of Memories Country MusicFest has international flavor
HASTINGS -- Central Nebraska will hear the sounds of country, bluegrass and even some New Zealand yodeling this week.
Grand Island Christian School denied grant
Grand Island Christian School was denied $209,000 in local grant money Wednesday, even though there were more votes in favor of the grant than against it. But the issue may be voted on again later.
Fallen soldier returns to Grand Island
As a charter plane from St. Louis approached the Central Nebraska Regional Airport in Grand Island Wednesday afternoon, more than 60 Patriot Guard Riders stood at attention holding flags.
Former Husker helps with booster seat distribution
Shanda Conley's 8-year-old son, Braden, had a creative way of preventing his classmates from seeing him riding in his booster seat.
Some area farmers face having to pay back VeraSun
Some area farmers may face financial liabilities of more than $100,000 after receiving notices demanding they pay back money they received from VeraSun Energy before it filed for bankruptcy, said Jay Rempke of the Nebraska Farm Bureau.

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