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Diane Yeutter: Trusting God’s plan takes courage and trust

Diane Yeutter: Trusting God’s plan takes courage and trust

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God wants good things for you and has a plan for your life.

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Susan Bennett: Independence Day

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Paul Hammel: Maybe smartphones don't make us 'smart'

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A good buddy has a favorite saying: “We’re all smart. We have smartphones.”

Sarah Neben: Happy 250th birthday, America

Sarah Neben: Happy 250th birthday, America

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The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays behind Christmas.

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David Hoffmann is investing millions to preserve local newspapers

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How David Hoffmann built the business behind his investment in local newspapers

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David Hoffmann built an executive search firm that became the foundation of a diversified family business spanning more than 100 companies. 

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50 Capitols by 50: Roca family completes yearslong quest just in time for America 250

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Matt and Kathy Honke have completed a journey that has taken them to every state capitol before they turn 50. Their final stop was in Richmond, Virginia, on July 1.

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Celebrating America's 250th birthday: The World-Herald's coverage so far

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Nebraska-grown, nationally known Scooter’s Coffee to add $40M Papillion facility

Nebraska-grown, nationally known Scooter’s Coffee to add $40M Papillion facility

Nebraska-based Scooter’s Coffee continues its fast growth by launching a third distribution center in the Omaha area, where the operation nearing 1,000 nationwide stores was born.

Lincoln woman accused of kicking officer while police broke up fight

Lincoln woman accused of kicking officer while police broke up fight

Lincoln police arrested a woman early Saturday after she allegedly assaulted a police officer while a fight was being broken up, police said.

Mayor John Ewing appoints Jacquelyn Morrison new interim director of Omaha parks

Mayor John Ewing appoints Jacquelyn Morrison new interim director of Omaha parks

Jacquelyn Morrison's appointment as interim parks director comes nearly a year after the departure of the previous parks director and after a challenging search for a new one. 

Native plants reshaped the Bellevue University campus. They're studied in an advanced lab

Native plants reshaped the Bellevue University campus. They're studied in an advanced lab

Bellevue University students are studying soil, fungi and native plants as the campus grows into an outdoor science lab.

Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for July 4

Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for July 4

Read through the obituaries published today in The Lincoln Journal Star.

Severe weather cancels RiverFront First Fridays debut, moves Omaha Symphony country concert

Severe weather cancels RiverFront First Fridays debut, moves Omaha Symphony country concert

Omaha's debut of First Fridays at The RiverFront has been canceled and a country concert with the Omaha Symphony has been postponed to Sunday due to severe weather.

Photos: Check out action from 2025 Cornhusker State Games

Photos: Check out action from 2025 Cornhusker State Games

In the 41st Cornhusker State Games, more than 7,000 participants competed in 73 sports. The games, which took place at more than 70 venues across Nebraska, ran from July 10-20.

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Get ready to mark America's 250th anniversary

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Papillion Mayor David Black on new Scooter's facility

Papillion Mayor David Black on new Scooter's facility

How do Americans feel about the country and vision of the Founders?

How do Americans feel about the country and vision of the Founders?

David Hoffmann talks about his upbringing and his success

David Hoffmann talks about his upbringing and his success

Chris Johnson’s daughter brings back Ice Bucket Challenge

Chris Johnson’s daughter brings back Ice Bucket Challenge

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Husker Camp Countdown: No. 32 Kyle Cunanan

Husker Camp Countdown: No. 32 Kyle Cunanan

The Cal transfer beat out John Hohl and Tristan Alvano for the kicking job last year and helped bring stability to a unit that lacked it in 2024.

McKewon: Big Ten's nonconference slate is at rock bottom. Ranking all 54 games

McKewon: Big Ten's nonconference slate is at rock bottom. Ranking all 54 games

The Big Ten's nonconference slate has never been worse, writes Sam McKewon, with Indiana and Nebraska scraping the barrel. 

'Twig' to towering talent: Prep legend Ashlyn Koupal's journey to Nebraska women's basketball

'Twig' to towering talent: Prep legend Ashlyn Koupal's journey to Nebraska women's basketball

Ashlyn Koupal's journey from self-described "twig" to towering talent included a long, winding road of recruitment that, after tons of calls and visits, landed at Nebraska women's basketball. 

Husker Camp Countdown: No. 33 TJ Lateef

Husker Camp Countdown: No. 33 TJ Lateef

The QB gave the Huskers a dual threat they didn’t have with Dylan Raiola and peaked with a nearly flawless game at UCLA, NU’s last win of the season.

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Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a cookout, games, live music, and fireworks over the pond at Prairie View Gardens. RSVP by June 23 is requested.

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Ten Nebraska Kearney cross country and track athletes earned CSC Academic All-District honors under updated criteria requiring a 3.50 GPA and regional ranking.

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Looking for a book about the United States this summer? Historians and authors have some recommendations for history-minded books every American should read before Labor Day.

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At their golden jubilee, the mules got an original song in their honor and a horseshoe-shaped cake of apples, oats, carrots and flaxseed.

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