Commissioners to consider data centers
The prospect of a large data center with its own power plant in southern Lincoln County has brought the issue to the attention of the Lincoln County Commissioners. The commissioners will discuss such prospective developments around 10 a.m. Monday in the commissioners’ meeting room in the east end of the courthouse. Residents in southern Lincoln […]
Commissioners to consider data centers
The prospect of a large data center with its own power plant in southern Lincoln County has brought the issue to the attention of the Lincoln County Commissioners. The commissioners will discuss such prospective developments around 10 a.m. Monday in the commissioners’ meeting room in the east end of the courthouse. Residents in southern Lincoln […]
Expanding hospital clinic: Prominent new construction
A greatly expanded orthopedic clinic is taking shape on the south side of the city, adding to the array of Great Plains Health’s services. It is one of the many construction projects underway in North Platte, which is undergoing its biggest construction boom in decades. This week, we take a look at more of the […]
Expanding hospital clinic: Prominent new construction
A greatly expanded orthopedic clinic is taking shape on the south side of the city, adding to the array of Great Plains Health’s services. It is one of the many construction projects underway in North Platte, which is undergoing its biggest construction boom in decades. This week, we take a look at more of the […]
Around the World puzzle complete at senior center
Puzzlers at the North Platte Senior Center have finished what is thought to be the largest jigsaw puzzle ever assembled in the city. The gargantuan, 42,000-piece “Around the World” puzzle was finished in early May, featuring hundreds of prominent buildings and landmarks from all over the world. Work on the puzzle began in October, some six […]
Around the World puzzle complete at senior center
Puzzlers at the North Platte Senior Center have finished what is thought to be the largest jigsaw puzzle ever assembled in the city. The gargantuan, 42,000-piece “Around the World” puzzle was finished in early May, featuring hundreds of prominent buildings and landmarks from all over the world. Work on the puzzle began in October, some six […]
Big projects at Cody Park, work begins at Dist. 177
Construction projects continue all over North Platte, with new swimming pools, an airport terminal, multi-level apartments, duplexes, business buildings and more. So far this year, the total construction costs add up to $19 million, just for projects that have been permitted in the first four months, according to city building records. Last week we reported […]
Big projects at Cody Park, work begins at Dist. 177
Construction projects continue all over North Platte, with new swimming pools, an airport terminal, multi-level apartments, duplexes, business buildings and more. So far this year, the total construction costs add up to $19 million, just for projects that have been permitted in the first four months, according to city building records. Last week we reported […]
Archived: Arnold woman runs start-finish floral shop from family farm
Lisa Nelson is a cut flower farmer-florist, operating from the family farm two miles north of Arnold.She grows, packages, ships and sells them. She can provide arrangements for weddings, funerals, proms and other special occasions. She can also box and send them anywhere in the U.S. Her business, Dahia Valley Ranch, has grown every year. […]
Archived: Arnold woman runs start-finish floral shop from family farm
Lisa Nelson is a cut flower farmer-florist, operating from the family farm two miles north of Arnold.She grows, packages, ships and sells them. She can provide arrangements for weddings, funerals, proms and other special occasions. She can also box and send them anywhere in the U.S. Her business, Dahia Valley Ranch, has grown every year. […]
Archived: Artful auction raises $12,000 for wildfire relief
More than 120 artworks were auctioned Saturday, April 18 at North Platte’s Prairie Arts Center, generating a whopping $12,000 for wildfire relief, after just two weeks of organizational work. The “Artland” auction was the brainchild of photographer Holly Howe of North Platte, who put the project together with the help of many people. The need […]
Archived: Artful auction raises $12,000 for wildfire relief
More than 120 artworks were auctioned Saturday, April 18 at North Platte’s Prairie Arts Center, generating a whopping $12,000 for wildfire relief, after just two weeks of organizational work. The “Artland” auction was the brainchild of photographer Holly Howe of North Platte, who put the project together with the help of many people. The need […]
Archived: Children’s museum would be saved, if relocated, officials say
If an extensive “Collaboration Campus” comes to fruition, the city’s public library and the Children’s Museum might someday be under one roof on the south side of E. Philip Ave. The “campus” might also include a food bank, and perhaps other public services as well, according to the concepts. A childcare center is likely to […]
Archived: Children’s museum would be saved, if relocated, officials say
If an extensive “Collaboration Campus” comes to fruition, the city’s public library and the Children’s Museum might someday be under one roof on the south side of E. Philip Ave. The “campus” might also include a food bank, and perhaps other public services as well, according to the concepts. A childcare center is likely to […]
Archived: After much preparation, operations begin at the Inland Port of the Plains
The long-awaited and much-anticipated International Port of the Plains near Hershey is up and running now, after nearly three years of preliminary preparations. The port, also known as the rail park, lies just east of Hershey, consisting of 400 available acres between U.S. Highway 30 and the Union Pacific main lines. Organizers have big plans […]
Archived: After much preparation, operations begin at the Inland Port of the Plains
The long-awaited and much-anticipated International Port of the Plains near Hershey is up and running now, after nearly three years of preliminary preparations. The port, also known as the rail park, lies just east of Hershey, consisting of 400 available acres between U.S. Highway 30 and the Union Pacific main lines. Organizers have big plans […]
Archived: Community College, Playhouse present ‘Next to Normal’
“Next to Normal” is a deeply moving 2008 rock musical that explores how a suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. The show takes the audience into the minds and hearts of the family members, presenting their story with poignancy and empathy. The curtain goes up at 7:30 p.m. on Friday-Saturday and at 2 […]
Archived: Community College, Playhouse present ‘Next to Normal’
“Next to Normal” is a deeply moving 2008 rock musical that explores how a suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. The show takes the audience into the minds and hearts of the family members, presenting their story with poignancy and empathy. The curtain goes up at 7:30 p.m. on Friday-Saturday and at 2 […]