Longtime McCook educator Jerda Garey Vickers was named Mid-Plains Community College Distinguished Alumnus for 2026 for her leadership in vocational education and service.
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- Visit Kearney
Glass artist Tim Spurchise gives public demonstrations and a lecture Oct. 6-7 at the UNK hot glass studio, drawing on his M.F.A. training and teaching experience.
- Visit Kearney
Celebrate American Archives Month with behind-the-scenes tours of the UNK Archives at the CTR Library, featuring collection highlights from 1691 to today.
- Northwest Public Schools
Principal’s October note shares key school dates, PTO news, athletics updates, safety expectations at activities, lunch balance alerts, and weather communication.
- North Platte Community College - North Campus
Mid-Plains Community College joins a $10 million NSF-funded effort to expand STEM research, securing $350,000 for student-led genetics and ecology projects.
- North Platte
The City of North Platte Parks Department is hiring part-time seasonal parks workers to support park maintenance, landscaping, facility upkeep and event preparation.
- Visit Kearney
Explore UNK Archives at the CTR Library during American Archives Month with behind-the-scenes tours and collection highlights on October 1 and October 4.
Explore UNK’s CTR Library Archives during American Archives Month with behind-the-scenes tours showcasing collection highlights from Nebraska and beyond.
McCook Community College marked its 100th anniversary Sept. 18-19 with campus events, reunions, an alumni art exhibition, athletic activities and a banquet.
Douglas County Young Adult Court in Omaha marked the graduation of two participants who completed a structured, treatment-focused program on September 16, 2026.
Nebraska Court of Appeals held Constitution Day oral arguments at UNL, engaging college and high school students and answering questions about the judiciary.
Five participants graduated from the Midwest Nebraska Problem-Solving Court in Dawson County on Sept. 8, 2026, recognized for their commitment and recovery.
McCook Community College marks its 100th year with parades, alumni art exhibits, campus tours, athletic events and a reunion banquet over a two-day celebration.
Nehawka flint quarries in Cass County, Nebraska, supplied prehistoric toolstone widely traded across Central Plains Tradition sites and are listed on the National Register.
- Visit Kearney
Join the Light Up the Night 5K Walk/Run at Yanney Heritage Park to support mental health awareness and the Richard Young Fund for patients in need.
- Grand Island Public Library - Nebraska
Grand Island Public Library joins Nebraska’s Library Fall Crawl, inviting residents to visit multiple libraries, collect stamps, and enter prize drawings this fall.
- Visit Kearney
The University of Nebraska at Kearney hosts its 67th annual Band Day Parade with 36 school bands, a set route through Kearney and trophies for top marching groups.
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Mykaela Dishong has been appointed Nance County Court clerk magistrate in Fullerton, beginning Sept. 1, 2026, serving in Nebraska’s 5th Judicial District.
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Sarpy County Juvenile Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony recognizing youth who completed intensive treatment, supervision and accountability in problem-solving court.
- North Platte
North Platte Rec Center is hiring part-time cashiers to assist patrons, handle admissions and concessions, and work varied shifts for $15.56 an hour.
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The Juvenile Services Division art contest showcases creative work by youth on probation statewide, with 37 submissions featured in print and display pieces.
- North Platte Community College - North Campus
NPCC’s 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS raffle car finishes its tour at the Nebraska State Fair, raising scholarship funds for transportation programs.
- City of Grand Island
Grand Island Public Library hosts free Welcoming Week events, including a Pedro Martin author workshop and a Sharing Kindness Makerspace family program in September.
- City of Grand Island
Grand Island Public Library marks Library Card Sign-up Month with free cards for Hall County residents, expanded access to materials, Makerspace tools, and digital resources.
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Douglas County Young Adult Court in Omaha honored graduates on August 19, 2026, for completing a structured treatment and supervision program.
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Nakita Reckinger has been appointed Otoe County Court clerk magistrate in Nebraska City, beginning August 24, 2026, serving in Nebraska’s 2nd Judicial District.