LYONS, Nebraska, Feb. 25 -- The Center for Rural Affairs issued the following news release: * * * Center calls on lawmakers to uphold federal contracts and obligations LYONS, NEBRASKA - The Center for Rural Affairs calls on members of Congress to uphold federal funding obligations. Last month, President Trump ordered a federal spending freeze that halted payments for federal grants and loans, jeopardizing the financial stability of agencies, organizations, programs, and projects that serve ru  more

LYONS, Nebraska, Feb. 27 -- The Center for Rural Affairs issued the following news release: * * * Child care educators conference set for April, offered in Spanish GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA - Entrepreneurs interested in starting or improving their child care businesses are invited to attend a free conference presented in Spanish. "Growing Together: Spanish Child Care Educators Conference" is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Central Community College in Grand Island.  more