Construction continues on Epworth facility

A total of nine area players were selected as all-conference players from the East and West division of the Southern Nebraska Conference.

A pair of York Dukes were selected to the all-conference west divison Central Conference volleyball teams, Wednesday night in York.

Brian and Brenda (VanHousen) Chapman of Smithville, Mo., are parents of a son, Teegan Lee, born Monday, Oct. 20, 2008 at North Kansas City Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Army National Guard Pvt. Joshua R. Bowman has graduated from Basic Combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.

Nebraska REALTORS® Association President Janet Palmtag of Nebraska City, and Chief Executive Officer Tammy Brookhouser of Lincoln recently met with the Blue River Area Board of REALTORS®.  The purpose of the visit was to update Blue River Area REALTORS® on state and national issues impacting the real estate industry.  Topics discussed included professionalism, ethics, diversity, and political participation.

Dear Fellow Nebraskans:
This summer I announced that the Nebraska Energy Office would be playing a larger role in helping advance new energy strategies for our state. I want to highlight the efforts underway in the office that will help our state take the next step toward encouraging greater investment in Nebraska’s renewable energy sector.