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Forging Nebraska’s Future (FNF) is - [Central Valley Ag Names Kelby Vandenberg Senior Vice President of Feed](https://nebpress.com/central-valley-ag-names-kelby-vandenberg-senior-vice-president-of-feed/) - Central Valley Ag Names Kelby Vandenberg Senior Vice President of Feed FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (YORK, Neb.) – Central Valley Ag (CVA) is proud to announce Kelby Vandenberg as Senior Vice President of Feed. Vandenberg succeeds Doug Rowse, who is retiring after a distinguished career with the cooperative, and will lead the feed - [Honor the Contract](https://nebpress.com/honor-the-contract/) - Honor the Contract By Rex Gallino State Commander, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of Nebraska When Americans volunteer to serve in uniform, they enter into a contract with their nation. They agree to place themselves in harm’s way, to answer the call wherever duty requires, and, if necessary, to sacrifice their health, their future, and - [New Child Care Affordability Calculator Brings Real Family Budgets Into Child Care Debate ](https://nebpress.com/new-child-care-affordability-calculator-brings-real-family-budgets-into-child-care-debate/) - PRESS RELEASE Contact: Michael Medwick Early Futures Partnership, Strategic Communications Advisor First Five Nebraska E: mmedwick@firstfivenebraska.org P: 402-261-9671, Extension 103 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 16, 2026 New Child Care Affordability Calculator Brings Real Family Budgets Into Child Care Debate New Interactive Tool Shows How Child Care Costs are Squeezing Nebraska’s Working Families - [Sandhills Smoke Show National BBQ Competition Coming to North Platte September 25-26, 2026](https://nebpress.com/sandhills-smoke-show-national-bbq-competition-coming-to-north-platte-september-25-26-2026/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2026 Sandhills Smoke Show National BBQ Competition Coming to North Platte September 25-26, 2026 Kansas City Barbeque Society-Sanctioned Event to Bring Top Pitmasters, Visitors, and Economic Impact to Western Nebraska Region. CMA Award Nominee Love and Theft will kick-off weekend event on Friday night. NORTH PLATTE, Neb. – North Platte - [‘Bringing the University to the People’: Community Chairs Expand Early Childhood Research, Impact](https://nebpress.com/bringing-the-university-to-the-people-community-chairs-expand-early-childhood-research-impact/) - ‘Bringing the University to the People’: Community Chairs Expand Early Childhood Research, Impact By Erin Duffy At the Buffett Early Childhood Institute, the Community Chair roles extend beyond the traditional higher education responsibilities of teaching and research. The Institute’s four Community Chairs, professors at the University of Nebraska campuses, help connect the university - [Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation Awards More Than $63,000 in Spring Grants to 38 Organizations Across Nebraska](https://nebpress.com/nebraska-state-historical-society-foundation-awards-more-than-63000-in-spring-grants-to-38-organizations-across-nebraska/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation Media Contact: Leslie Fattig Century House, 1201 Lincoln Mall, Suite 100 Executive Director Lincoln, NE 68508 C: 402-209-9140 P: 402-435-3535 lfattig@nshsf.org Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation Awards More Than $63,000 in Spring Grants to 38 Organizations - [Nebraska’s Top Professional Drivers Gather For The 2026 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships](https://nebpress.com/nebraskas-top-professional-drivers-gather-for-the-2026-nebraska-truck-driving-championships/) - Nebraska’s Top Professional Drivers Gather For The 2026 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships For Immediate Release Contact: Kent Grisham June 8, 2026 (402) 650-3859 GRAND ISLAND – Fans cheered on Nebraska’s best professional truck drivers at the 2026 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) over the weekend. The drivers represented every type and size of trucking company, - [Point of Freedom Establishes Flexible Direct-Pay Addiction Treatment Pathway in Omaha to Bypass Systemic Delays](https://nebpress.com/point-of-freedom-establishes-flexible-direct-pay-addiction-treatment-pathway-in-omaha-to-bypass-systemic-delays/) - NEWS RELEASE POINT OF FREEDOM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 30, 2026 Contact: Jesse Rittenhouse Organization Founder Point of Freedom 402-237-8337 Jesse@pointoffreedom.health Point of Freedom Establishes Flexible Direct-Pay Addiction Treatment Pathway in Omaha to Bypass Systemic Delays New 12-Week Intensive Outpatient Program Offers Flexible Installment Plans and Financing Options for Immediate Placement OMAHA, - [Nebraska Corn Growers Association Applauds Signing of Nation-Leading Agriculture Data Privacy Law](https://nebpress.com/nebraska-corn-growers-association-applauds-signing-of-nation-leading-agriculture-data-privacy-law/) - For immediate release, June 9, 2026 For more information, contact: Katherine Byrne Nebraska Corn Growers Association kbyrne@necga.org | (402) 438-6459 Nebraska Corn Growers Association Applauds Signing of Nation-Leading Agriculture Data Privacy Law Gothenburg, Neb. – The Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) is celebrating the signing of LB 525, landmark legislation granting farmers ownership of their - [New Trustees Report Signals It’s Time for Congress to Strengthen Social Security](https://nebpress.com/new-trustees-report-signals-its-time-for-congress-to-strengthen-social-security/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 9, 2026 CONTACT: Jess Kinser, Associate State Director – Communications | AARP Nebraska Office: 402-323-5434 | Cell: 402-870-7765 | jkinser@aarp.org New Trustees Report Signals It’s Time for Congress to Strengthen Social Security LINCOLN, NEB. — The new Social Security and Medicare Trustees Report just released shows Social Security - [University of Nebraska Foundation awards top service honors](https://nebpress.com/university-of-nebraska-foundation-awards-top-service-honors/) - [Region II Human Services Expands Access to Behavioral Health Care through Open Access Scheduling](https://nebpress.com/region-ii-human-services-expands-access-to-behavioral-health-care-through-open-access-scheduling/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Region II Human Services Expands Access to Behavioral Health Care through Open Access Scheduling Region II Human Services/Heartland Counseling is making it easier for individuals and families to connect with behavioral health services through its Open Access scheduling model, now available across the agency's service area. Open Access removes many of the - [Corn Board to Meet on June 18, 2026](https://nebpress.com/corn-board-to-meet-on-june-18-2026/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kelly Brunkhorst NCB.Info@nebraska.gov Nebraska Corn Board 402-471-2676 nebraskacorn.gov Corn Board to Meet on June 18, 2026 June 2, 2026 LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Corn Board will hold its next meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Bruning Bank (601 North Webb Road) in Grand Island, Nebraska. - [Lincoln Chess Foundation Announces Statewide K-12 Summer Chess Camp Featuring International Grandmaster](https://nebpress.com/lincoln-chess-foundation-announces-statewide-k-12-summer-chess-camp-featuring-international-grandmaster/) - Media Contacts Bruce Draney Camp Director, Lincoln Chess Foundation Phone: 402-312-6335 Email: gambiteer49@yahoo.com Dmitriiy Khots Boys Town Email: dmitriiy.khots@boystown.org Interviews available upon request. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lincoln Chess Foundation Announces Statewide K-12 Summer Chess Camp Featuring International Grandmaster OMAHA, Neb. — The Lincoln Chess Foundation will host a five-day summer chess camp for K-12 students - [AARP Nebraska’s June Scam Watch Alerts](https://nebpress.com/aarp-nebraskas-june-scam-watch-alerts/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 3, 2026 CONTACT: Jess Kinser, Associate State Director of Communications | AARP Nebraska Office: 402-323-5434 | Cell: 402-870-7765 | jkinser@aarp.org AARP Nebraska’s June Scam Watch Alerts Your Monthly Guide to Spotting, Avoiding, and Reporting Scams LINCOLN, NEB. — The impact of elder financial abuse is significant. While - [Walk To The Rock App Offers New Interactive Experience at Chimney Rock](https://nebpress.com/walk-to-the-rock-app-offers-new-interactive-experience-at-chimney-rock/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation Media Contact: Leslie Fattig Century House, 1201 Lincoln Mall, Suite 100 Executive Director Lincoln, NE 68508 C: 402-209-9140 P: 402-435-3535 lfattig@nshsf.org Walk To The Rock App Offers New Interactive Experience at Chimney Rock Lincoln, NE (May 27, 2026) - Just in time for summer traveling, Nebraska - [Cohen Names Rural Nebraska Advisors to Independent Campaign in Nebraska’s 3rd District](https://nebpress.com/cohen-names-rural-nebraska-advisors-to-independent-campaign-in-nebraskas-3rd-district/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mark Cohen Email: info@markfornebraska.org Phone: (308) 322-9015 Website: www.markfornebraska.org Date: May 26, 2026 Cohen Names Rural Nebraska Advisors to Independent Campaign in Nebraska’s 3rd District LEMOYNE, Neb. — Mark Cohen, the former Air Force judge advocate running as an independent for the U.S. House in Nebraska’s 3rd District, today announced a - [Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard Announces Inaugural “Hive to Harvest Feast” Celebrating Pollinator Week](https://nebpress.com/kimmel-orchard-vineyard-announces-inaugural-hive-to-harvest-feast-celebrating-pollinator-week/) - NEBRASKA CITY, NE, May 18, 2026 – Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever Hive to Harvest Feast on Saturday, June 13, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., as part of a new annual Pollinator Week celebration honoring the vital role bees and pollinators play in agriculture. As a - [Nebraska Corn Board Interns to Begin Internship Experiences Nationwide](https://nebpress.com/nebraska-corn-board-interns-to-begin-internship-experiences-nationwide/) - Nebraska Corn Board Interns to Begin Internship Experiences Nationwide May 20, 2026 LINCOLN, Neb. – Seven undergraduate students will begin their internships sponsored by the Nebraska Corn Board (NCB). These internships, designed to provide hands-on professional experience, will take students to various locations across the U.S., where they will work with key cooperators in the - [Items Taking Up Space in Your Home Could Change Someone’s Life Around the World and Around the Corner](https://nebpress.com/items-taking-up-space-in-your-home-could-change-someones-life-around-the-world-and-around-the-corner/) - Items Taking Up Space in Your Home Could Change Someone’s Life Around the World and Around the Corner Midwest Mission is inviting Nebraska residents to experience the joy of life-changing giving through a special donation collection May 27–29 at Kearney Faith United Methodist Church. What someone is holding onto for “someday,” another person may desperately - [Long-Standing Nebraska Early Childhood Initiatives Unite as Early Futures Partnership](https://nebpress.com/long-standing-nebraska-early-childhood-initiatives-unite-as-early-futures-partnership/) - Long-Standing Nebraska Early Childhood Initiatives Unite as Early Futures Partnership LINCOLN, NE—Two of Nebraska’s most trusted voices on early childhood issues have joined together as the founding initiatives of Early Futures Partnership, a new nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening local and statewide systems that support the early care, education and healthy development of young - [Todd Knobel Calls on GOP Chairwoman, Mary Jane Truemper, to Resign Immediately as a First Step to Making the Republican Party Normal Again](https://nebpress.com/todd-knobel-calls-on-gop-chairwoman-mary-jane-truemper-to-resign-immediately-as-a-first-step-to-making-the-republican-party-normal-again/) - Todd Knobel Calls on GOP Chairwoman, Mary Jane Truemper, to Resign Immediately as a First Step to Making the Republican Party Normal Again Lincoln, Nebraska – US Senate candidate Todd Knobel calls on State GOP Chairwoman, Mary Jane Truemper, to resign immediately for her role in the preferential treatment of candidates in contested GOP primaries. - [Nebraska Corn Growers Association Celebrates Passage of E15 Legislation](https://nebpress.com/nebraska-corn-growers-association-celebrates-passage-of-e15-legislation/) - Nebraska Corn Growers Association Celebrates Passage of E15 Legislation May 13, 2026 Lincoln, NE – The Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) is celebrating the passage of H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act today. “We are one step closer to year-round, nationwide E15, and it has been a long journey to get - [Kolaches, party buses and the power of connection](https://nebpress.com/kolaches-party-buses-and-the-power-of-connection/) - Kolaches, party buses and the power of connection BY JEFF YOST Last month, I crossed “eat a kolache on a party bus in Verdigre” off my bucket list. That’s not something I even knew was on my bucket list until that first delicious apricot bite – the perfect beginning to an evening cruise through the - [Central Valley Ag Donates Kansas and Nebraska Food Banks](https://nebpress.com/central-valley-ag-donates-kansas-and-nebraska-food-banks/) - Central Valley Ag President and CEO Nic McCarthy presents a $15,000 donation to Food Bank for the Heartland as part of CVA’s partnership supporting hunger relief efforts during University of Nebraska basketball season. Pictured left to right are Erin Burke, corporate relations officer for Food Bank for the Heartland; Brian Barks, president and CEO of - [Central Valley Ag Announces Investment in Daykin Mill Expansion to Support Evolving Protein Production](https://nebpress.com/central-valley-ag-announces-investment-in-daykin-mill-expansion-to-support-evolving-protein-production/) - Central Valley Ag Announces Investment in Daykin Mill Expansion to Support Evolving Protein Production York, NE – May 13, 2026 — Central Valley Ag (CVA) is pleased to announce a strategic investment in its Daykin, Nebraska feed mill, positioning the cooperative to support the evolving needs of protein production across the region. Construction is expected - [UNK to Host Loper Men’s and Women’s Basketball Overnight Camp June 8–11](https://nebpress.com/unk-to-host-loper-mens-and-womens-basketball-overnight-camp-june-8-11/) - UNK to Host Loper Men’s and Women’s Basketball Overnight Camp June 8–11 KEARNEY, Neb. — The University of Nebraska at Kearney will host its annual Loper Men’s and Women’s Basketball Overnight Camp June 8–11 at the Health and Sports Center on campus. The four-day camp is open to boys and girls entering grades 3 - [Renewable Fuels Month Showcases Nebraska’s Leadership in Clean, Homegrown Energy](https://nebpress.com/renewable-fuels-month-showcases-nebraskas-leadership-in-clean-homegrown-energy/) - Renewable Fuels Month Showcases Nebraska’s Leadership in Clean, Homegrown Energy LINCOLN, Neb. – As the summer driving season begins, Nebraskans are encouraged to take advantage of affordable, renewable fuel options at the pump during Renewable Fuels Month in May. Renewable Fuels Month is recognized in Nebraska by the Nebraska Corn Board (NCB), Nebraska - [Nebraska Agricultural Organizations Send Letter to President Trump Urging Renewal of USMCA](https://nebpress.com/nebraska-agricultural-organizations-send-letter-to-president-trump-urging-renewal-of-usmca/) - Nebraska Agricultural Organizations Send Letter to President Trump Urging Renewal of USMCA Lincoln, NE—The Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA), along with several other Nebraska state agriculture organizations, sent a letter to the Trump Administration urging the renewal of the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). The letter, signed by the Nebraska Corn Growers - [Nebraska Organic Organization Awards Scholarships](https://nebpress.com/nebraska-organic-organization-awards-scholarships/) - [Nebraska Corn Growers Association Announces Winners of 2026 FLAGship Program](https://nebpress.com/nebraska-corn-growers-association-announces-winners-of-2026-flagship-program/) - winners of the 2026 Future Leaders in Agriculture Scholarship Program (FLAGship Program). The NeCGA Grower Services Committee reviewed many competitive applications, selecting five students to each receive a $2,000 scholarship. The awardees, along with their intended schools and fields of study are listed below: Katrina Moyer - UNL, Fisheries and Wildlife with pre-veterinarian track Madden - [Early Childhood at the Center of Innovation: Partnering with Boys Town to Support Children, Families, and Educators with AI and Extended Reality Tools](https://nebpress.com/early-childhood-at-the-center-of-innovation-partnering-with-boys-town-to-support-children-families-and-educators-with-ai-and-extended-reality-tools/) - [AARP Nebraska’s May Scam Watch Alerts](https://nebpress.com/aarp-nebraskas-may-scam-watch-alerts/) - AARP Nebraska’s May Scam Watch Alerts Your Monthly Guide to Spotting, Avoiding, and Reporting Scams LINCOLN, NEB. — Loyalty points, home repairs, sweepstakes, and gift cards all share a common thread: each has become a convenient entry point for scammers who count on people being busy or distracted. From drained rewards accounts to disappearing contractors, - [Central Valley Ag Awards 2026 Scholarships to 20 Future Agricultural Leaders](https://nebpress.com/central-valley-ag-awards-2026-scholarships-to-20-future-agricultural-leaders/) - Central Valley Ag Awards 2026 Scholarships to 20 Future Agricultural Leaders (York, NE) Central Valley Ag (CVA) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 scholarship program, awarding $1,000 each to 20 outstanding students who are pursuing higher education in agriculture-related fields. These scholarships reflect CVA’s commitment to supporting the next generation of - [2026 Convention Recap](https://nebpress.com/2026-covention-recap/) - Allen Beermann, center, presented the Master Editor-Publisher Award to Russ Pankonin, left, as Lori Pankonin, right, looked on. Convention is the best way to re-energize and fall in love with our profession all over again! And it's a great way to make new friends who share your same passion! -Ellen Mortensen, Gothenburg Leader/Callaway Courier 2026 - [Mike Trader’s Mid-America Basketball Camp Announces 2026 Summer Sessions](https://nebpress.com/mike-traders-mid-america-basketball-camp-announces-2026-summer-sessions/) - Mike Trader’s Annual Mid-America Basketball Camp will host eight individual sessions across Nebraska this summer, offering both overnight and commuter options for boys and girls. Overnight and commuter camps will take place July 6–9 at Doane University in Crete and July 20–23 at Central Community College in Columbus. In addition, a series of commuter day - [Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation Launches New WanderNebraska Mobile App and Statewide Trail Trek Collaboration for 2026](https://nebpress.com/nebraska-state-historical-society-foundation-launches-new-wandernebraska-mobile-app-and-statewide-trail-trek-collaboration-for-2026/) - LINCOLN, Neb. (April 9, 2026) – The Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation (NSHSF) is introducing a more connected, interactive way to explore the state with the launch of a new WanderNebraska mobile app and a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Nebraska Game and Parks’ Trail Trek program for 2026. WanderNebraska officially kicks off May 1st and runs - [Nebraska Trucking Heroes Wildfires Relief Fund: Donations Extend Support of Relief Efforts](https://nebpress.com/nebraska-trucking-heroes-wildfires-relief-fund-donations-extend-support-of-relief-efforts/) - LINCOLN – Truckers, farmers, and ranchers are helping western Nebraska communities recover from historic wildfires. Today, the Nebraska Trucking Association (NTA) announces the Nebraska Trucking Heroes Stipends application deadline has been extended to May 5, 2026, thanks to recent large donations from the Great West Casualty Company Foundation, a long-time NTA member, and the Alabama - [Nebraska Corn Farmers Investment Continues to Increase with Higher Input Prices for 2026 Growing Season](https://nebpress.com/nebraska-corn-farmers-investment-continues-to-increase-with-higher-input-prices-for-2026-growing-season/) - April 23, 2026 LINCOLN, Neb. – According to the March Prospective Plantings report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Nebraska corn farmers are expected to plant 10.3 million acres of corn in 2026. If realized, that would represent an economic investment of nearly $3.8 billion into the state’s economy over a two-month period, - [Child Care and the Economy: A Conversation with University of Nebraska–Lincoln Ph.D. student Rebecca Jack](https://nebpress.com/child-care-and-the-economy-a-conversation-with-university-of-nebraska-lincoln-ph-d-student-rebecca-jack/) - By Erica Sesay Child care and economics are deeply intertwined. Whether parents can access—and afford—child care can impact their household income and lifelong earnings, not to mention local employers and the overall labor market. We spoke with Rebecca Jack, a Ph.D. student in economics at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, about her interest in - [Central Valley Ag and Randall Farmers Co-op Union Announce Merger](https://nebpress.com/central-valley-ag-and-randall-farmers-co-op-union-announce-merger/) - York, Neb. — April 30, 2026 — Central Valley Ag (CVA) and Randall Farmers Co-op Union (RFCU) have approved a merger following a successful member vote on April 29, 2026. The unification, backed by the required two-thirds majority of RFCU members, marks a significant step forward in strengthening service, resources, and long-term opportunities for agricultural producers - [Governor Encourages Nebraskans to Nominate Volunteers for the Step Forward Awards](https://nebpress.com/governor-encourages-nebraskans-to-nominate-volunteers-for-the-step-forward-awards/) - NEBRASKA, April 1, 2026 – ServeNebraska is now accepting nominations for the 12th annual Step Forward Awards, the state’s highest honor recognizing volunteer service. These awards celebrate individuals and groups who strengthen Nebraska communities through service. Award recipients will be selected by the Governor and honored at the 2026 Step Forward Awards Luncheon in October. - [Nebraska Trucking Heroes Wildfires Relief Fund: NTA Doubles Support as Relief Efforts Continue](https://nebpress.com/nebraska-trucking-heroes-wildfires-relief-fund-nta-doubles-support-as-relief-efforts-continue/) - LINCOLN – Since the Nebraska Trucking Association (NTA) launched the Nebraska Trucking Heroes Wildfires Relief Fund on March 19, truckers, farmers, and ranchers across the region have answered the call to help western Nebraska communities devastated by the worst wildfires in the state’s history. Today, the NTA is proud to announce that it has awarded - [Fuel Up for FFA campaign raises $2,757 for Nebraska FFA Foundation](https://nebpress.com/fuel-up-for-ffa-campaign-raises-2757-for-nebraska-ffa-foundation/) - Fuel Up for FFA campaign raises $2,757 for Nebraska FFA Foundation (York, NE) Central Valley Ag (CVA) is proud to announce a donation of $2,757.15 to the Nebraska FFA Foundation following its Fuel Up for FFA campaign during National FFA Week. During this time, CVA donated 5 cents from every gallon of fuel purchased - [AARP Nebraska’s April Scam Watch Alerts](https://nebpress.com/aarp-nebraskas-april-scam-watch-alerts/) - AARP Nebraska’s April Scam Watch Alerts Your Monthly Guide to Spotting, Avoiding, and Reporting Scams LINCOLN, NEB. — Consumers are facing a growing wave of sophisticated scams that exploit trust, urgency, and everyday online habits. From misleading “free trial” offers and fake product‑recall alerts to bereavement schemes, Social Security impersonations, and high‑pressure investment fraud, - [Central Valley Ag approves $2.5 million in Age-Based Equity Redemptions](https://nebpress.com/central-valley-ag-approves-2-5-million-in-age-based-equity-redemptions/) - (York, NE) Central Valley Ag (CVA) Cooperative is proud to announce the approval of approximately $2.5 million in Age-Based Equity redemptions for eligible member-owners who have reached at least 65 years of age as of December 31, 2025. The CVA Board of Directors authorized the redemptions, reinforcing the cooperative’s commitment to returning value to its - [Tallgrass’ Trailblazer Community Investment Fund awards $500,000 to strengthen communities](https://nebpress.com/tallgrass-trailblazer-community-investment-fund-awards-500000-to-strengthen-communities/) - Tallgrass’ Trailblazer Community Investment Fund awards $500,000 to strengthen communities LINCOLN, Neb. (Mar. 27, 2026) – The Trailblazer Community Investment Fund (Fund) has awarded $500,000 in total grants to 142 organizations across Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming and Iowa. These grants were the first awards made from the Fund, a first-of-its-kind community investment fund established by - [Convention Registration](https://nebpress.com/convention-registration/) - The wait is over — registration is now open for the 2026 NPA Convention! Join us in Lincoln on April 17 and 18 for two days of learning, networking and celebration with newspaper professionals from across Nebraska. This year’s convention will feature engaging breakout sessions, valuable industry discussions, vendor exhibits, and our annual awards banquet - [Gear Up and Get In The Game — Shop NPA Swag](https://nebpress.com/gear-up-and-get-in-the-game-shop-npa-swag/) - The convention shop is now closed; if you have placed orders to pick up at convention, they will be at the registration desk. Thank you for supporting the NPA Foundation! - [Amy Johnson of Springview Herald receives Harpst Leadership Nebraska Award](https://nebpress.com/amy-johnson-of-springview-herald-receives-harpst-leadership-nebraska-award/) - Amy Johnson of Springview Herald receives Harpst Leadership Nebraska Award LINCOLN, Neb. — Amy Johnson, publisher of the Springview Herald, has been named a recipient of the Harpst Leadership Nebraska Award, presented by the Nebraska Press Association. Established by the Harpst family in memory of longtime newspaperman Don Harpst Sr., the award recognizes individuals who - [Nebraska Trucking Heroes Wildfires Relief Fund](https://nebpress.com/nebraska-trucking-heroes-wildfires-relief-fund/) - Nebraska Trucking Heroes Wildfires Relief Fund For Immediate Release Contact: Kent Grisham March 19, 2026 (402) 476-8504 LINCOLN – Whenever Nebraskans face tough times, the trucking industry is there to help. Right now, as wildfires leave unprecedented destruction across western Nebraska, the Nebraska Trucking Association (NTA) and its members are taking action, alongside the Nebraska - [Nebraska Community Foundation establishes Nebraska Wildfire Recovery Fund](https://nebpress.com/nebraska-community-foundation-establishes-nebraska-wildfire-recovery-fund/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Carrie Malek-Madani, Director of Marketing & Communications cmalek-madani@nebcommfound.org | 605.675.9007 Nebraska Community Foundation establishes Nebraska Wildfire Recovery Fund In response to the catastrophic and historic wildfires raging though central and western Nebraska, Nebraska Community Foundation, a statewide community development and philanthropy organization, has established the Nebraska Wildfire Recovery - [Mentoring Resources Available for Nebraska Farmers Interested in Organic Production](https://nebpress.com/mentoring-resources-available-for-nebraska-farmers-interested-in-organic-production/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 17, 2026 CONTACT; KIM MOSEL, 402-620-2701 Mentoring Resources Available for Nebraska Farmers Interested in Organic Production Nebraska farmers and ranchers who are interested in transitioning to organic production—or who have recently made the transition—have access to mentoring and educational support through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Transition to Organic Partnership - [Russ Pankonin to Receive Nebraska Press Association Master Editor-Publisher Award](https://nebpress.com/russ-pankonin-to-receive-nebraska-press-association-master-editor-publisher-award/) - Russ Pankonin to Receive Nebraska Press Association Master Editor-Publisher Award Imperial publisher honored for nearly four decades of leadership in community journalism LINCOLN — The Nebraska Press Association (NPA) will present the Master Editor-Publisher Award to Russ Pankonin of Imperial during the 2026 NPA Annual Convention. The award will be presented Friday evening, April 17, - [LOVB Nebraska Announces Final Name Choices](https://nebpress.com/lovb-nebraska-announces-final-name-choices/) - Media Contact: Ashly Richardson OBI Creative arichardson@obicreative.com 248-464-0132 LOVB Nebraska Announces Final Name Choices OMAHA, NEB.,- LOVB Nebraska has announced the final names in the running for the team’s official nickname. Fans across the state will now be able to vote for which name they think fits LOVB Nebraska the best. The final - [Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation Announces 2026 WanderNebraska Adventure Tours](https://nebpress.com/nebraska-state-historical-society-foundation-announces-2026-wandernebraska-adventure-tours/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation Media Contact: Leslie Fattig Century House, 1201 Lincoln Mall, Suite 100 Executive Director Lincoln, NE 68508 C: 402-209-9140 P: 402-435-3535 lfattig@nshsf.org Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation Announces 2026 WanderNebraska Adventure Tours LINCOLN, Neb. (March 9, 2026) – The - [Nebraska Press Association Foundation awards 2026 journalism scholarships](https://nebpress.com/nebraska-press-association-foundation-awards-2026-journalism-scholarships/) - Nebraska Press Association Foundation awards 2026 journalism scholarships The Nebraska Press Association Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2026 scholarships, recognizing Nebraska high school students who plan to pursue careers in community-based journalism or agricultural communications. Founded in 1991, the Nebraska Press Association Foundation awards annual scholarships each year to students studying journalism or - [The Time for Excuses is Over: E15 Must Pass](https://nebpress.com/the-time-for-excuses-is-over-e15-must-pass/) - The Time for Excuses is Over: E15 Must Pass March 5, 2026 LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) and Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) are incredibly frustrated that Congress continues to delay year-round E15. The Rural Domestic Energy Council, which was established to bring an E15 compromise forward, has missed two critical deadlines: - [Todd Knobel Announces Launch of His US Senate Campaign and the Make America Normal Again Movement](https://nebpress.com/todd-knobel-announces-launch-of-his-us-senate-campaign-and-the-make-america-normal-again-movement/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 4, 2026 CONTACT: Email - info@toddknobel.org; Tel - (402) 300 1965 Todd Knobel Announces Launch of His US Senate Campaign and the Make America Normal Again Movement Lincoln, Nebraska – Businessman Todd Knobel today officially announced the kickoff of his 2026 election campaign for U.S. Senate. 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