The Sandhills Open Road Challenge transforms rural Arnold, Nebraska, into a sold-out racing destination, fueling community spirit, tourism, and local economic growth.
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- State Court Administrator
Judge Michael Piccolo was invested to the Nebraska Court of Appeals for Judicial District 6 on July 1, 2026, at the State Capitol Rotunda in Lincoln.
- YMCA of Scottsbluff
Biddy Sports Sampler at Scottsbluff Family YMCA offers ages 3–6 four weeks of noncompetitive soccer, floor hockey, basketball and kickball, with online registration.
- Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) – Scottsbluff
SourceLink and SourceLink Nebraska launched a data-driven entrepreneurship dashboard that uses QWI Census data to guide Nebraska’s small-business and workforce planning.
- YMCA of Scottsbluff
Scottsbluff Family YMCA offers July 1-3 $2.50 join fee and waives Joiner’s Fee on new monthly memberships July 5-31 for new or returning members.
- Nebraska Department of Economic Development
Nebraska-based Class Intercom helps schools teach students responsible social media use, digital citizenship, and content skills through moderated, hands-on learning.
- Nebraska Department of Economic Development
Nebraska DED recertifies McCook as an Economic Development Certified Community, recognizing major business park, housing, and recreation investments.
The Sandhills Open Road Challenge transforms rural Arnold, Nebraska, into a sold-out racing destination, fueling community spirit, tourism, and local economic growth.
Judge Michael Piccolo was invested to the Nebraska Court of Appeals for Judicial District 6 on July 1, 2026, at the State Capitol Rotunda in Lincoln.
SourceLink and SourceLink Nebraska launched a data-driven entrepreneurship dashboard that uses QWI Census data to guide Nebraska’s small-business and workforce planning.
Scottsbluff Family YMCA offers July 1-3 $2.50 join fee and waives Joiner’s Fee on new monthly memberships July 5-31 for new or returning members.
Nebraska-based Class Intercom helps schools teach students responsible social media use, digital citizenship, and content skills through moderated, hands-on learning.
Nebraska DED recertifies McCook as an Economic Development Certified Community, recognizing major business park, housing, and recreation investments.
Notice of the June 8, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Scottsbluff Board of Education meeting, including student fee hearing and Policy 6400 readoption at Scottsbluff High School.
BW Lawn Sprinklers founder Bret Wade passes his Omaha irrigation business to his three children, who are modernizing operations while honoring his 30-year legacy.
Biddy Sports Sampler at Scottsbluff Family YMCA offers ages 3–6 four weeks of noncompetitive soccer, floor hockey, basketball and kickball, with online registration.
Summer 2026 4v4 grass volleyball league plays Monday nights at Trails West Camp with an eight-week schedule, $200 team fee, and late fees after deadline.
Historical marker text recounts how Pibel Lake in Wheeler County, Nebraska, developed from an 1897 irrigation claim into a popular recreation area and Bible camp.
Scottsbluff Family YMCA offers 2026 summer swimming lessons with group and private options for children, teens and adults across multiple skill levels and tracks.
Arbor Lodge, a 52-room Neo-colonial mansion in Nebraska City, was expanded by Joy Morton and donated to Nebraska in 1923 to honor Arbor Day founder J. Sterling Morton.
Tecumseh’s restored Cornerstone Building now houses the Johnson County Museum, a volunteer-driven destination highlighting local history, veterans, and education.

