AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Brainard 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/brainard-ne 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/brainard-ne https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 29 Nov 2024 23:35:18 -0600 LINCOLN – On Nov 29th, Governor Pete Ricketts, in accordance with a request from the White House, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags https://www.americantowns.com/news/flags-to-fly-at-halfstaff-to-honor-congressman-donald-mceachin-31496739-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/flags-to-fly-at-halfstaff-to-honor-congressman-donald-mceachin-31496739-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 The family unit plays a crucial role in shaping a child’s life. A loving home is a tremendous blessing –it’s easy for many of us to https://www.americantowns.com/news/connecting-nebraskas-waiting-children-with-forever-families-31496740-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/connecting-nebraskas-waiting-children-with-forever-families-31496740-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Fischer Introduces Year-Round E15 Legislation with Landmark Support WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of https://www.americantowns.com/news/fischer-introduces-yearround-e15-legislation-with-landmark-support-31497020-dalton-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/fischer-introduces-yearround-e15-legislation-with-landmark-support-31497020-dalton-ne.html Government and Politics Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Fischer: Mexico's Ban on White Corn Is Wrong WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Agriculture https://www.americantowns.com/news/fischer-mexicos-ban-on-white-corn-is-wrong-31497643-garland-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/fischer-mexicos-ban-on-white-corn-is-wrong-31497643-garland-ne.html Government and Politics Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Gov. Ricketts Issues Statement in Support of Federal Legislation for Permanent, Nationwide E15 LINCOLN -- Today, Senators Fischer and https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-ricketts-issues-statement-in-support-of-federal-legislation-for-permanent-nationwide-e15-31497770-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-ricketts-issues-statement-in-support-of-federal-legislation-for-permanent-nationwide-e15-31497770-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 LINCOLN – On Nov 30th, Senators Fischer and Sasse, along with a bipartisan set of 11 other senators, introduced the Consumer and https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-issues-statement-in-support-of-federal-legislation-for-permanent-nationwide-e15-31498107-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-issues-statement-in-support-of-federal-legislation-for-permanent-nationwide-e15-31498107-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Acting Governor Foley Extends Temporary Waiver of Regulations for Truckers Hauling Critically Needed Fuels LINCOLN – On Dec 1st, acting https://www.americantowns.com/news/acting-governor-foley-extends-temporary-waiver-of-regulations-for-truckers-hauling-critically-needed-fuels-31498142-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/acting-governor-foley-extends-temporary-waiver-of-regulations-for-truckers-hauling-critically-needed-fuels-31498142-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Smith Statement on EPA's Proposed Fuel Standards WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), Co-Chair of the Biofuels Caucus released https://www.americantowns.com/news/smith-statement-on-epas-proposed-fuel-standards-31498788-dalton-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/smith-statement-on-epas-proposed-fuel-standards-31498788-dalton-ne.html Government and Politics Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Gov. Ricketts Concludes Successful Trade Mission to Japan TOKYO, JAPAN – This week, Governor Ricketts concluded a fourth successful https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-ricketts-concludes-successful-trade-mission-to-japan-31499574-tobias-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-ricketts-concludes-successful-trade-mission-to-japan-31499574-tobias-ne.html Government and Politics Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 TOKYO, JAPAN – This week, Governor Ricketts concluded a fourth successful trade mission to Japan. Delegates on the mission included https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-concludes-successful-trade-mission-to-japan-31499856-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-concludes-successful-trade-mission-to-japan-31499856-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Lincoln – On Sunday, December 11th, Governor Pete Ricketts and First Lady Susanne Shore will host the annual Nebraska State Christmas Tree https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-first-lady-shore-to-host-christmas-tree-lighting-at-state-capitol-31499904-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-first-lady-shore-to-host-christmas-tree-lighting-at-state-capitol-31499904-lincoln-ne.html Clubs and Organizations Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Fischer, Colleagues Introduce Bill Giving Tribal Colleges and Universities a Stronger Voice in Education Funding WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. https://www.americantowns.com/news/fischer-colleagues-introduce-bill-giving-tribal-colleges-and-universities-a-stronger-voice-in-education-funding-31500145-dalton-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/fischer-colleagues-introduce-bill-giving-tribal-colleges-and-universities-a-stronger-voice-in-education-funding-31500145-dalton-ne.html Government and Politics Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 In Nebraska, the crops we grow, livestock we raise, goods we manufacture, and innovations we develop make an impact far beyond our borders. https://www.americantowns.com/news/together-weve-made-nebraska-a-global-brand-31500520-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/together-weve-made-nebraska-a-global-brand-31500520-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 LINCOLN – On Dec 6th, Governor Pete Ricketts issued the following statement for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, which is observed on https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-pearl-harbor-day-statement-31500538-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-pearl-harbor-day-statement-31500538-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Gov. Ricketts Highlights Efforts to Improve Health Outcomes for Underserved Communities in Nebraska LINCOLN - Today, Governor Pete Ricketts held a https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-ricketts-highlights-efforts-to-improve-health-outcomes-for-underserved-communities-in-nebraska-31501012-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-ricketts-highlights-efforts-to-improve-health-outcomes-for-underserved-communities-in-nebraska-31501012-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600