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Editorial

THE GREAT POTATO TRAIN

Prior to World War I the Burlington and other railroads experimented with special railroad cars bearing exhibits and lecturers to spread information on modern farming and stock raising techniques. The

Improving Health Care

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One of my top priorities is improving health care for rural Americans. Access to high quality, affordable, and available heath care is increasingly lacking in many areas. Empowering providers to

“IRON MAN” COLE COMPLETES FIVE DAY ENDURANCE EVENT

"Iron Man Will Race Time," announced the Omaha World-Herald on May 2, 1925, as it introduced readers to an upcoming endurance contest that was also a colorful advertising stunt for

Irregular Order

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With July upon us, we are now more than halfway through the first year of the 116th Congress. So far 2019 has been marked by partisan divides which have stood

THOMAS J. MAJORS, PIONEER SOLDIER & FARMER FROM NEMAHA COUNTY

Thomas J. Majors (1841 to 1932) of Nemaha County was a pioneer soldier and farmer who served in the Nebraska territorial and state legislatures; in Congress; and as lieutenant governor

Remembering A Golden Moment In Space:

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Where were you the week of July 16 in 1969? Many of you weren’t even born yet, others were perhaps too young, but for those of us older than six

Flashbacks:

July 1959 T held he annual at Cozad Dawson Tuesday County , August 4-H Pre 11th -Fair , featured Day nine agricultural demonstrations and a livestock judging contest with 38

SAINT ANDRE DURAND BALCOMBE:

Saint Andre Durand Balcombe (1829-1904), a pioneer Indian agent and newspaper editor of Omaha, was a builder not only of Omaha and the state of Nebraska but of the West as well. During his association with the Omaha Republican from 1866 to 1876, its editorials were remarkable for their "terseness and vigor of style," qualities which sometimes got Balcombe into trouble. An article in the Republican on Edward Rosewater, editor of the rival Omaha Bee, caused a long-remembered confrontation bet-ween Rosewater and Balcombe on a downtown Omaha street in July 1873.

The Need For Border Security

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Expanding trade relationships with Nebraska’s nearest international neighbors has helped grow Nebraska for many years. International trade is especially crucial for our state’s farmers and ranchers. Agriculture is the backbone of our economy. About 1 in 4 people in Nebraska’s workforce are employed in agricultural production and agriculture-related businesses.

Nebraska Trade Expands Horizons

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Expanding trade relationships with Nebraska’s nearest international neighbors has helped grow Nebraska for many years. International trade is especially crucial for our state’s farmers and ranchers. Agriculture is the backbone