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As another summer approaches rapidly, one event the Blair and Washington County community can always look forward to is the annual Gateway to the West Days celebrations.
The four-day festivities …
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6/9/23
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The mustard plant is a bush that when mature reaches an average height of six to 20 feet with a 20-foot spread.
The plant grows easily in temperate climates, produces clusters of yellow …
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By Larrie Stone
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6/9/23
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The 108th Legislature’s first session came to a close on June 1, 2023.
It was an intense session with determination displayed by all. Several victories for Nebraska’s commitment to …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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6/9/23
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I have been blessed to have had fellowship in several Christian churches in the Blair area during our 27 years as residents. I am grateful for all these experiences as they have helped me grow in my …
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By Chris Heng - Hillside Christian Church
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6/9/23
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Dendrochronology is an invaluable tool that can help scientists determine the age of ancient settlements and artifacts.
It is a technique that involves calculating the age of a tree, or a …
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By Larrie Stone
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6/2/23
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This past weekend my wife and I spent some time with most of our grandkids at a resort town not too far from here.
We were able to keep this in budget because the cost of our room was only $5.00 …
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By Steve Hopple
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6/2/23
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Kevin Willis has served for eight years as the Washington County chief deputy sheriff, but his law enforcement career, as well as his service to the community, is endless.
Willis retired May 31 …
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6/2/23
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Article 1 of the United States Constitution gave each state the authority to oversee elections.
Several amendments have been added throughout the years to spell out certain voting rights, the …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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6/2/23
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Ticks are tiny, external parasites found in wooded areas that live by feeding on the blood of mammals, birds and sometimes reptiles and amphibians.
Although ticks are commonly thought of …
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By Larrie Stone
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5/30/23
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Veterans Day honors the men and women of the United States Armed Forces past and present.
Memorial Day honors those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. As to where all who have served in the …
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5/26/23
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This weekend, many Christian churches celebrate Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit. We find the story of this at the beginning of chapter 2 of the Acts of the Apostles.
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By Kim Culp
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5/26/23
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Chocolate is a favorite food of many people across the world.
It is tasty, rich in carbohydrates, an excellent source of quick energy and it contains minute amounts of stimulating …
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By Larrie Stone
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5/24/23
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Last Friday morning, the city of Blair was thrust into the spotlight for something that hadn’t occurred here in 40 years.
A Council Bluffs man, whose name is now widely known and will not …
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5/19/23
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There was a half hour left to the second round of the budget debate on LB 814 when we started discussing the topic of water last week.
I brought an amendment in a final attempt to convince the …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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5/19/23
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Last Friday, as a Blair Police Chaplain, I was called by the Police Chief to the scene of the violent murder of a 34-year-old Blair man whose sister was also shot.
While it was an honor to serve …
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By Mark Degner
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5/19/23
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The nutria (aka coypu) is a large rat-like, semiaquatic, herbivorous mammal that is well-equipped for aquatic life, with its webbed hind feet.
They strongly resemble beavers, but have …
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By Larrie Stone
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5/12/23
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The Nebraska state constitution requires the legislature to balance the budget every two years. Last fall, 79 state agencies consisting of various departments who run the state began calculating the …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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5/12/23
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Graduation is always a special moment in time.
It’s a time to celebrate more than a decade of learning, club activities, homecoming and prom, awards and competitions and athletic games.
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5/12/23
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"The remarkable thing about God is that when you fear God, you fear nothing else, whereas if you do not fear God, you fear everything else" — Oswald Chambers.
The word “fear” …
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By Richard Palmer
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5/12/23
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For the last few months, the Washington County Museum has prepared for a big project to move the old Long Creek schoolhouse.
The school, currently located on Long Creek Lane west of Fort Calhoun …
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5/5/23
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For the last few months, the Washington County Museum has prepared for a big project to move the old Long Creek schoolhouse.
The school, currently located on Long Creek Lane west of Fort Calhoun …
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5/5/23
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