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National Manufacturing Group acquires A-1 Fiberglass to expand capacity
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National Manufacturing Group said Nov. 2, 2026, that it acquired Nebraska-based A-1 Fiberglass, adding FRP production capacity and widening its U.S. manufacturing reach.
Nebraska independent candidate tours 10 towns with his dog
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Mark Cohen visited ten towns in Nebraska’s Third District in one day on October 8, ending with a fundraiser debate against a cardboard cutout of incumbent Rep. Adrian Smith.
Flatwater Realty wins Verified Excellence Award from Consumer Ratings Institute
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Flatwater Realty, an Omaha-based brokerage led by Alex James Heyen, received the Verified Excellence Award in the Real Estate Agents category from the Consumer Ratings Institute on Oct. 6, 2026. The honor highlights strong client reviews, a…
Mesothelioma Victims Center urges plumbers and skilled trades workers to seek compensation help
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The Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging families of former plumbers and other skilled trades workers nationwide who were diagnosed with asbestos-related lung cancer or mesothelioma to call for direct access to lawyers.
SVS Foundation names 7 surgeons to inaugural vascular innovation bootcamp
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The Society for Vascular Surgery Foundation selected seven vascular surgeons for the first Enrico Ascher Vascular Innovation Institute Entrepreneurial Bootcamp, set for January through March 2027. The program is designed to help surgeons turn new…
The Digg Site draws 75 to Fremont film premiere and student preview
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Seventy-five people attended The Digg Site’s double-feature event at the Fremont Opera House on Nov. 1, where local filmmaking and student work took center stage.
Dr. Kara Roncin to receive IAOTP Global Icon Award in pathology
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The International Association of Top Professionals has selected Dr. Kara Roncin for its 2027 Global Icon Award in Surgical and Clinical Pathology.
Niobium market seen tripling by 2034 as steel and clean energy demand rises
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The global niobium market is projected to grow from $4.035 billion in 2025 to $10.155 billion by 2034, driven by demand for advanced steels, superalloys and clean energy applications.
Lincoln rejects Pronto’s request to use StarTran buses for Husker shuttles
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The City of Lincoln declined Pronto’s bid to lease StarTran buses and operators for Nebraska game-day shuttle service, prompting Pronto to cut Economy fares by 20% for the Oct. 31 Nebraska-Washington game.
The Digg Site Productions to host free double-feature premiere Nov. 1
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The Digg Site Productions will screen two student-driven films Nov. 1 at Fremont Opera House in a free community event capped by a filmmaker Q&A. Award-winning actor Cale Ferrin will emcee as the nonprofit spotlights tuition-free filmmaking…
Rethink Construction & Claims backs Southwest Omaha Kiwanis golf tournament
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Rethink Construction & Claims has signed on as a corporate sponsor of the Southwest Omaha Kiwanis annual charity golf tournament in Omaha, with proceeds funding youth programs and community service projects across the metro area.
Postbye maps gym cancellation rules across all 51 US jurisdictions
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Postbye has published a free dataset of automatic-renewal and gym-cancellation laws covering all 51 US jurisdictions, finding that 24 jurisdictions require written notice for at least one gym-contract cancellation rule.
SME, Stratasys name 2026 SkillsUSA additive manufacturing winners
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More than 100 students from 35 states competed in Atlanta this month in the 2026 SkillsUSA Additive Manufacturing Competition, hosted by SME and Stratasys.
Former Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns joins Avalo as strategic advisor
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Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns has joined Durham, North Carolina-based Avalo as a strategic advisor, adding decades of policy and boardroom experience as the crop-innovation company pushes its AI-driven breeding platform into…
Pinpoint Holdings Mourns Board Member Bill Lear
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Pinpoint Holdings said board member William S. “Bill” Lear died Oct. 11 at 84, leaving behind a long career in banking, finance and education.
Pinpoint Holdings honors board member Bill Lear after his death at 84
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Pinpoint Holdings said board member William S. “Bill” Lear died Oct. 11, 2026, at age 84. The Nebraska broadband provider is planning a donation to Northwestern Memorial Foundation in his memory as it reflects on his role in guiding the company’s…
Internet bills climb 23% as Idaho becomes the priciest state for speed
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American households now pay an average of $91.27 a month for home internet, according to HighSpeedInternet.com’s 2026 state-by-state report.
Pronto asks Lincoln and StarTran to join Huskers shuttle pilot for two home games
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Pronto Corporation is asking the City of Lincoln and StarTran to help run a shuttle pilot for Nebraska football’s Oct. 31 and Nov. 21 home games.
Amy Winehouse band to tour North America in 2027
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Amy Winehouse’s original band will launch a 20-plus-city North American tour on March 30, 2027, to mark the 20th anniversary of Back to Black.
NHO Revive heads to SCRS Global Site Solutions Summit 2026
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NHO Revive will attend the SCRS Global Site Solutions Summit 2026 in Orlando from October 15-18, where the Nebraska-based research site plans to meet sponsors, CROs and peers focused on improving clinical trials for cancer and blood disorder…
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