USDA official visits Schuyler, talks effort to invest in rural communities

Xochitl Torres Small met with local business owners, rural entrepreneurs, and farmers to highlight the USDA rural development investments that support rural areas.

April 12, 2023Updated: April 13, 2023
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'Surreal moment': Houston Sweet 16 special for Space City native Jared Garcia

'Surreal moment': Houston Sweet 16 special for Space City native Jared Garcia

Small town buildings turned into lifelong commitments for Northeast Nebraska residents

Small town buildings turned into lifelong commitments for Northeast Nebraska residents

St. Pauls Lutheran School officially opens its expansion to the public

St. Pauls Lutheran School officially opens its expansion to the public

'So much at stake': Huskers get set to battle Hawkeyes in Sweet 16

'So much at stake': Huskers get set to battle Hawkeyes in Sweet 16

WATCH: Huskers arrive in Houston, ahead of Sweet 16

WATCH: Huskers arrive in Houston, ahead of Sweet 16

Houston bars load up on Busch Light, ahead of Nebraska-Iowa Sweet 16 tilt

Houston bars load up on Busch Light, ahead of Nebraska-Iowa Sweet 16 tilt

From floods to fires: Northeast Nebraska neighbors lead hay convoy to western Nebraska

From floods to fires: Northeast Nebraska neighbors lead hay convoy to western Nebraska

Man accepts plea deal in Columbus shooting that killed stepfather

Man accepts plea deal in Columbus shooting that killed stepfather

Juvenile taken into custody after firearm found during Norfolk investigation

Juvenile taken into custody after firearm found during Norfolk investigation

New housing development in Hartington opens doors for first-time homeowners

New housing development in Hartington opens doors for first-time homeowners

Tip off time, TV info set for Nebraska-Iowa Sweet 16 matchup

Tip off time, TV info set for Nebraska-Iowa Sweet 16 matchup

48 hours on the front lines: Battle Creek firefighter reflects on the fight of the Cottonwood Fire

48 hours on the front lines: Battle Creek firefighter reflects on the fight of the Cottonwood Fire

Osborn speaks on national issues in Nebraska village

Osborn speaks on national issues in Nebraska village

'Just a blessing': After year away from Huskers, Lawrence grateful for NCAA Tournament win

'Just a blessing': After year away from Huskers, Lawrence grateful for NCAA Tournament win

40th annual Norfolk Home and Garden show underway at Northeast Community College

40th annual Norfolk Home and Garden show underway at Northeast Community College

Another night of raising money for breast cancer support in the books

Another night of raising money for breast cancer support in the books

One flown to hospital after multi-vehicle crash in Madison

One flown to hospital after multi-vehicle crash in Madison

Huskers moving on from first tournament win, locking in on Vanderbilt

Huskers moving on from first tournament win, locking in on Vanderbilt

Man flown to Omaha after accidental shooting at Norfolk home

Man flown to Omaha after accidental shooting at Norfolk home

Chemical leak outside residence shuts down Hwy 24

Chemical leak outside residence shuts down Hwy 24

More privacy and better sleep coming to Norfolk Fire and Rescue

More privacy and better sleep coming to Norfolk Fire and Rescue

Keeping talent local: how a Wayne State program is filling the Nebraska workforce

Keeping talent local: how a Wayne State program is filling the Nebraska workforce

'What it's all about': Huskers ready for March Madness opener vs. Troy

'What it's all about': Huskers ready for March Madness opener vs. Troy

Second victim dies after crash near Pilger

Second victim dies after crash near Pilger

City of Norfolk approves new contract with NPPD

City of Norfolk approves new contract with NPPD

Healthy habits and new technology makes 100-year-old Nebraska man, America’s oldest organ donor

Healthy habits and new technology makes 100-year-old Nebraska man, America’s oldest organ donor

Brady Community Rallies Around Fire Damage

Brady Community Rallies Around Fire Damage

Huskers earn four seed in Oklahoma City, play Troy on Thursday

BREAKING: Huskers earn four seed in Oklahoma City, play Troy on Thursday

Pilots assist in fighting Cottonwood Fire

Pilots assist in fighting Cottonwood Fire

Howells-Dodge Caps Off "Title Town" Claim with Boys State Championship

Howells-Dodge Caps Off "Title Town" Claim with Boys State Championship

Irish tradition keeps going in O'Neill ahead of St. Patrick's Day

Irish tradition keeps going in O'Neill ahead of St. Patrick's Day

Nebraska woman's vision revives century-old bank

Nebraska woman's vision revives century-old bank

Archangels Catholic quiets EPPJ to claim D2 title, school's first under new name

Archangels Catholic quiets EPPJ to claim D2 title, school's first under new name

Sen. Pete Ricketts holds roundtable for future progress of AG

Sen. Pete Ricketts holds roundtable for future progress of AG

DC West hangs on against GICC to advance to state semifinals for the first time 

DC West hangs on against GICC to advance to state semifinals for the first time 

St. Mary's knocks off Wynot in D-2 quarterfinals

St. Mary's knocks off Wynot in D-2 quarterfinals

O’Neill celebrates local legacy with new Irish Walk of Fame inductees

O’Neill celebrates local legacy with new Irish Walk of Fame inductees

Archangels shuts down Sacred Heart in second half to secure spot in D2 semis 

Archangels shuts down Sacred Heart in second half to secure spot in D2 semis 

The Well celebrates 35 years of service with new crisis response location

The Well celebrates 35 years of service with new crisis response location

Bergan buttons up Pender in second half, books return trip to state semifinals 

Bergan buttons up Pender in second half, books return trip to state semifinals 

Gas prices jump across Nebraska as global tensions impact oil market

Gas prices jump across Nebraska as global tensions impact oil market

Howells community catholic schools set for major upgrade thanks to matching grant

Howells community catholic schools set for major upgrade thanks to matching grant

5-year-old seriously injured in pedestrian crash in Norfolk

5-year-old seriously injured in pedestrian crash in Norfolk

Northeast Nebraska educators unite to highlight importance of play in early childhood development

Northeast Nebraska educators unite to highlight importance of play in early childhood development

Comedian Charlie Berens to headline Great American Comedy Festival gala

Comedian Charlie Berens to headline Great American Comedy Festival gala

Fred Hoiberg extended through 2031-32

Fred Hoiberg extended through 2031-32

Howells-Dodge Survives Bloomfield Rally for D-1 Crown

Howells-Dodge Survives Bloomfield Rally for D-1 Crown

7,000 Adoptions: A Decade of The Animal Shelter of Northeast Nebraska

7,000 Adoptions: A Decade of The Animal Shelter of Northeast Nebraska

Norfolk FFA students use freeze-drying to serve community

Norfolk FFA students use freeze-drying to serve community

Platte county considers shift to all-commissioner governance

Platte county considers shift to all-commissioner governance

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