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LEXINGTON, NEBRASKA - A town hall forum on a state legislative tax proposal is set for Thursday, April 27. The event, hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs, will be at Lexington Public Library, 907 W...
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NEVADA, IOWA - The Education Appropriations Subcommittee of the Iowa legislature proposed a budget bill this week that would eliminate several programs that support rural Iowans. Programs on the...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA - Farmers and ranchers currently enrolled in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) with contracts expiring Dec. 31, 2017, have until May 5, 2017, to renew. CSP is a national...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA - Brian Depew was recognized for 10 years of employment at the Center for Rural Affairs’ annual award ceremony in March. Depew, now executive director, was hired as a policy associate...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA - The Rebuild Nebraska coalition and coalition members Center for Rural Affairs, Community Action of Nebraska and Stand for Schools released a statement this morning regarding LB 461...
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GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA - Entrepreneurs continuously seek opportunities to share, learn and network. The fourth annual Women Entrepreneur Conference on April 12, 2017, provides these opportunities. The...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA - The Center for Rural Affairs submitted comments last week to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on the Farmer Fair Practice Rules, an interim final rule and two...
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O'NEILL, NEBRASKA - A free online marketing strategies workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs will be offered on Thursday, April 13, 2017, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Holt County Economic...
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SANTEE, NEBRASKA - Center for Rural Affairs’ Santee Community Food Project will host a beading workshop on Wednesday, April 5, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Nebraska Indian Community College in Santee, Neb...
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GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA - Registration is now open for the fourth annual Women Entrepreneur Conference. The one-day conference will be held on April 12, 2017, in Grand Island at Boarders Inn & Suites...
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HARTINGTON, NEBRASKA - A two-part QuickBooks training will be offered for local entrepreneurs and business owners this month, sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs. Class dates are Wednesdays...
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Lyons, Neb. - The Center for Rural Affairs today released “Pathways to Land Access,” a report by Anna Johnson with support from Glen Ready. The paper is a study of the Conservation Reserve Program -...
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BEATRICE, NEBRASKA - Discover Independence Through Business Ownership, a hands-on workshop, will be held on Thursday, March 23, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Building Conference Room, 210 N...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA - The Center for Rural Affairs has chosen Sandra Barrera, of Grand Island, Neb., as its 2016 Latino Partner of the Year. Center staff will recognize Barrera at an award ceremony on...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA - The Center for Rural Affairs has chosen Bill Furlong, of Iowa City, Iowa, to receive its 2016 Citizenship Award. Center staff will recognize Furlong at an awards ceremony on March 10...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA - Chuck and Barb Francis, of Lincoln, Neb., will receive the Center for Rural Affairs’ 2016 Seventh Generation Award at an awards ceremony on March 10 in York, Neb. The Seventh...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA - The Center for Rural Affairs has chosen Linda Horner, of Ord, Neb., as the 2016 Women’s Business Center Entrepreneur of the Year. Center staff will recognize Horner at an award...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA - The Center for Rural Affairs has chosen Aida Olivas, of Hastings, Neb., to receive its 2016 Bob Steffen Pioneer Award. She will be recognized at an award ceremony on March 10 in York...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA - The Center for Rural Affairs recently opened an Iowa office in Nevada, at 1210 Sixth St. The organization has advocated for national legislation benefiting rural Iowans since it...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA - The Center for Rural Affairs has chosen Doris Lux, of Columbus, Neb., as the recipient of its 2016 Extra Mile Award. Center staff will recognize Lux at an award ceremony on March 10...
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