“Public works” is a term we’re all familiar with, but what does it encompass? According to the city of Valley, Nebraska, the department is responsible for a wide range of duties — maintenance of streets, parks, baseball and softball fields, … Continue reading →
More than 170 households in Lincoln, Neb., expect to save on their heating and cooling costs thanks to the city’s heat pump incentive program, which launched in January. Funded by a pilot incentive in the 2022-24 biennial budget, the city … Continue reading →
Knowing the goings-on in one’s town can increase a person’s feelings of connectedness and purpose within their community. How does one know when a street project will begin or end? Additionally, who represents various departments within the city and how … Continue reading →
“Life is short,” believes Leirion Gaylor Baird of Lincoln, Neb. Baird was elected mayor of the city of Lincoln in 2019. She is the third female mayor of the city. “During college, a number of my good friends passed away … Continue reading →
“Oh, yeah!” That catchphrase for one of America’s most iconic soft drinks applies just as well today as it did when the now ubiquitous concoction was invented 95 years ago in Hastings, Neb., by child whiz entrepreneur Edwin Elijah Perkins. … Continue reading →
Nebraska, Missouri, South Dakota, Kansas and Iowa have dealt with massive flooding throughout spring 2019, with some areas experiencing prolonged flooding along the Missouri River well into December. Starting mid-March, the 2019 Midwestern U.S. floods marked the wettest January-to-May period … Continue reading →
On the southern edge of the Omaha metropolitan area and just a stone’s throw from the Iowa state line sits Papillion, Neb., named one of Money Magazine’s Best Places to live several times in the last 10 years. What makes … Continue reading →
Earlier this year, the city of Bend, Ore., commissioned a large-scale work of art for the new Headquarters Building on the city’s new $130 million public works campus at Juniper Ridge. The city has worked closely with its partner, Art … Continue reading →
The U.S. state capitals are vibrant, thriving places to live. In addition to being the seats of state governments, these cities boast robust economies and exciting cultural opportunities; many are home to respected universities and major healthcare institutions as well. … Continue reading →
In some parts of the United States, water is often treated as an infinite resource, but in the southwest, the truth is different. Conserving that natural resource to ensure the faucets keep flowing is more of a priority there and … Continue reading →
Do some states make it easier than others for parents to raise their children? It does seem that way, according to data gathered by the WalletHub team and available on the financial advice website. The ideal state, according to the … Continue reading →
