AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Howells Nebraska. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/howells-ne 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/howells-ne https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 22 Dec 2024 06:12:21 -0600 LINCOLN – On Dec 22nd, in conjunction with Governor-elect Jim Pillen, Governor Pete Ricketts will hold a press conference to announce the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-govelect-pillen-to-announce-replacement-for-senator-hilgers-legislative-seat-31509500-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-govelect-pillen-to-announce-replacement-for-senator-hilgers-legislative-seat-31509500-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 LINCOLN – On Dec 21st, Governor Pete Ricketts and First Lady Susanne Shore launched the Nebraska Capitol Art Experience, an initiative to https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-first-lady-shore-launch-the-nebraska-capitol-art-experience-31509501-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-first-lady-shore-launch-the-nebraska-capitol-art-experience-31509501-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 LINCOLN – On Dec 21st, in consultation with Governor-elect Jim Pillen, Governor Pete Ricketts issued Executive Order (EO) 22-08 to continue to https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-issues-executive-order-to-continue-to-help-hospital-planning-and-strengthen-nebraskas-healthcare-workforce-31509502-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-issues-executive-order-to-continue-to-help-hospital-planning-and-strengthen-nebraskas-healthcare-workforce-31509502-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 LINCOLN – On Dec 23rd, Governor Pete Ricketts announced that Nebraska has received a major economic development award.  For the fourth https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-announces-nebraskas-fourth-silver-shovel-award-for-economic-development-31510171-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-announces-nebraskas-fourth-silver-shovel-award-for-economic-development-31510171-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Fischer Statement on Omnibus Funding Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement after https://www.americantowns.com/news/fischer-statement-on-omnibus-funding-bill-31510778-dalton-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/fischer-statement-on-omnibus-funding-bill-31510778-dalton-ne.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Sasse Bill Heads to President's Desk U.S. Senator Ben Sasse, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following https://www.americantowns.com/news/sasse-bill-heads-to-presidents-desk-31510783-fairbury-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/sasse-bill-heads-to-presidents-desk-31510783-fairbury-ne.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Lincoln — On Dec 23rd, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement in observance of Christmas, which is celebrated on December 25, 2022. https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-christmas-statement-31510175-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-christmas-statement-31510175-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Last week, we celebrated the arrival of Nebraska’s 2022 Silver Shovel. This prestigious national award recognizes states that have https://www.americantowns.com/news/together-weve-grown-nebraska-31510984-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/together-weve-grown-nebraska-31510984-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Lincoln, NE -- On Dec 29th, Governor Pete Ricketts thanked Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) Director John Selmer for his outstanding https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-thanks-ndot-director-john-selmer-for-his-outstanding-public-service-31511618-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-thanks-ndot-director-john-selmer-for-his-outstanding-public-service-31511618-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Gov. Ricketts Thanks Tax Commissioner Tony Fulton for His Excellent Public Service LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts thanked https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-ricketts-thanks-tax-commissioner-tony-fulton-for-his-excellent-public-service-31512751-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-ricketts-thanks-tax-commissioner-tony-fulton-for-his-excellent-public-service-31512751-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Bacon Votes No on Massive Omnibus Washington - Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement after voting no on the $1.7 trillion omnibus https://www.americantowns.com/news/bacon-votes-no-on-massive-omnibus-31513406-bancroft-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/bacon-votes-no-on-massive-omnibus-31513406-bancroft-ne.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Smith Statement on 1099-K Delay Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, https://www.americantowns.com/news/smith-statement-on-1099k-delay-31513409-dalton-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/smith-statement-on-1099k-delay-31513409-dalton-ne.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Smith Updates Upcoming Staff Mobile Offices-January 3, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) https://www.americantowns.com/news/smith-updates-upcoming-staff-mobile-officesjanuary-3-2023-31513412-alliance-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/smith-updates-upcoming-staff-mobile-officesjanuary-3-2023-31513412-alliance-ne.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Gov. Ricketts' New Year Statement LINCOLN –Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement in observance of New Year’s Day, which is https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-ricketts-new-year-statement-31513955-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-ricketts-new-year-statement-31513955-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 The start of a new year is the time to reflect on how far we’ve come as a state — as well as to look forward to where Nebraska is heading. https://www.americantowns.com/news/new-year-new-administration-same-guiding-vision-31513048-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/new-year-new-administration-same-guiding-vision-31513048-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600