AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Ellsworth 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/ellsworth-ne 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/ellsworth-ne https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 18 Dec 2024 09:47:39 -0600 LINCOLN – On Monday, December 19th at 10:00 AM, Governor Pete Ricketts will hold a news conference with state agency directors, community https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-to-share-success-of-new-workforce-training-model-31507402-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-to-share-success-of-new-workforce-training-model-31507402-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Fischer Statement on the Passing of Former State Senator Ray Janssen WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the https://www.americantowns.com/news/fischer-statement-on-the-passing-of-former-state-senator-ray-janssen-31507793-palisade-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/fischer-statement-on-the-passing-of-former-state-senator-ray-janssen-31507793-palisade-ne.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 LINCOLN – On Dec 16th, Governor Pete Ricketts issued an Emergency Proclamation for impacted counties in the Panhandle and North Central Nebraska https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-issues-emergency-proclamation-following-severe-winter-storm-31507403-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-issues-emergency-proclamation-following-severe-winter-storm-31507403-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Gov. Ricketts Highlights Success of Workforce Development Programs LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts held a press conference https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-ricketts-highlights-success-of-workforce-development-programs-31508334-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-ricketts-highlights-success-of-workforce-development-programs-31508334-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Gov. Ricketts, First Lady Shore to announce the Nebraska Capitol Art Project LINCOLN – On Wednesday, December 21, Governor Pete Ricketts https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-ricketts-first-lady-shore-to-announce-the-nebraska-capitol-art-project-31508337-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-ricketts-first-lady-shore-to-announce-the-nebraska-capitol-art-project-31508337-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 LINCOLN – On Dec 20th, Governor Pete Ricketts held a press conference highlighting two workforce training models designed to bring up https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-highlights-success-of-workforce-development-programs-31508782-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-highlights-success-of-workforce-development-programs-31508782-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 The holiday season is full of examples of Nebraskans taking the time to help one another. Just think of the bells we hear and the red Salvation https://www.americantowns.com/news/its-always-the-season-to-serve-others-in-nebraska-31508824-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/its-always-the-season-to-serve-others-in-nebraska-31508824-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Fischer Welcomes $6.3 Million Investment in Kearney Regional Airport WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the https://www.americantowns.com/news/fischer-welcomes-63-million-investment-in-kearney-regional-airport-31509217-naponee-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/fischer-welcomes-63-million-investment-in-kearney-regional-airport-31509217-naponee-ne.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 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 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -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 Wed, 18 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 Wed, 18 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 Wed, 18 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 Wed, 18 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 Wed, 18 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 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600