Scott and Robyn Geiser were all smiles on March 27, as they opened the doors to their new hardware store in Lexington.
- Jessica Kennedy
LEXINGTON — After news broke in November that Tyson Foods was closing its Lexington plant, local business owner Drew Price got into action with a plan to help those who wanted to stay in Lexington but needed to travel to North Platte for work.
- DENNIS RUDNER Lincoln Journal Star
Before Sam's Club or Costco existed, before shoppers could go online and order groceries from literally around the world and before delivery DoorDash and Grubhub drivers could pick up a dozen eggs and a pound of bacon and drop them off at your front door, there were neighborhood markets.
- Jessica Kennedy
LEXINGTON — Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Heather Heinemann issued a statement about the Chamber Bucks program on Jan. 30.
- NEAL FRANKLIN Lincoln Journal Star
Lincoln's newest restaurants include a Hardees location and a Peruvian chicken restaurant. Other restaurants like Cheba Hut and the Smoking Crab are set to open locations in Lincoln in 2026.
- Jessica Kennedy
LEXINGTON — The Nebraska Department of Labor hosted a second job fair Thursday at the Dawson County Fairgrounds in Lexington to assist those affected by the closure of Tyson Foods meatpacking plant in Lexington.
- Jessica Kennedy
LEXINGTON — On Tuesday, Dec. 9, U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn held a press conference in Lexington to discuss Tyson Foods' decision to close its Lexington meatpacking plant.
Sustainable Beef in North Platte sees an influx of applicants as Tyson prepares to shut down its Lexington plant. Regional leaders say cattle, workers and tax dollars all are in play.
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LEXINGTON — The Dawson County Historical Museum is hosting a Spirit Walk Oct. 24-25 and 31 to raise money for Give Big Lexington.
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Lexington Regional Health Center received the Governor’s Wellness Award — Grower Level, recognizing the organization’s outstanding commitment to employee health and wellness.
The Kearney Area Community Foundation recently awarded a total of $7,500 in Building for Tomorrow grants to eight local nonprofits.
LEXINGTON — Crossroads Mission Avenue has renovated the former Clipper-Herald office at 114 W. Fifth St. to create a new thrift store and affordable living options in downtown Lexington.
LEXINGTON — On a cool Friday, Aug. 1, a crowd gathered for a ceremony to rename Lexington’s post office. It was officially renamed the William E. and Elsie L. Barrett Post Office Building.
The Lexington school board faced criticism over its plan to use eminent domain to acquire the former Plum Creek Care Center at 1505 N. Adams St.
LEXINGTON — A full-capacity crowd gathered on Friday, July 11, to celebrate the grand opening of The Well, Lexington’s new event center at 402 N. Grant St.
The Cozad Area Chamber of Commerce threw their annual Bands, Brews and BBQs downtown gathering on Saturday, July 12 at the Cozad Municipal Parking Lot.
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The Lexington Community Foundation announced a $1,000,000 pledge towards an expansion project to begin in the fall of 2026 for the Orthman Community YMCA in Lexington.
GRAND ISLAND — On Thursday, June 5, Chief Industries announced the promotion of Mariah Brungardt to the role of corporate tax manager. In this position, Brungardt will oversee the preparation of tax returns, ensure compliance with state and federal tax laws, and lead strategic tax planning e…
The Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grills in Kearney and Norfolk were sold to Old West Steak Company of Kearney and Norfolk. Three couples, two with many years of Whiskey Creek experience, are the buyers.
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LEXINGTON— Roots run deep for Jessie Bloomer, a seventh-generation farmer turned florist who has transformed her family’s floral legacy into Rosella Flora on 103 Cattlemen’s Drive.
COZAD — After a mix of public feedback, the Cozad City Council on Monday unanimously voted to recommend the denial of a proposed 135-foot Verizon cellular tower on the north side of town.
ELWOOD — In a vote that marked the end of a 12-year community grocery venture, 44 shareholders unanimously approved the dissolution of the Elwood Hometown Cooperative Market on Monday, April 7.
LEXINGTON — 2015 Lexington High School graduate Maritza Esperanza celebrated the opening of her business Hearts of Flowers at 507 N. Madison St. on Friday, March 28.
LEXINGTON — Despite concerns being raised by ongoing challenges in transit services, the Lexington City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting a $40,258 public transportation funding application by RYDE Transit.
In other business news, Pirate Jim has his Treasure Hunt every summer in York, but at Treasures Galore you can find a treasure of a bargain every week of the year. Jason and Thelma Davises' store is located at 1500 N. Lincoln Avenue, which is east of the underpass. The couple moved to York in 2010.
GOTHENBURG — The Gothenburg Chamber of Commerce recognized Flatwater Bank as the recipient of its highest honor, the Guiding Light Award, during the organization's annual awards ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
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