Monday - November 2, 2026

News Tipoffs - Nebraska Editors

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ADM Investments in Columbus, Nebraska, Ethanol Facility Expected to Increase Annual Corn Grind by 20 Million Bushels
DECATUR, Illinois, Oct. 23 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Archer Daniels Midland, an agricultural supply chain manager and processor, issued the following news release: * * * ADM Investments in Columbus, Nebraska, Ethanol Facility Expected to Increase Annual Corn Grind by 20 Million Bushels * * First round of improvements complete, expected to increase corn grind by 10 million bushels in 2026 * Second round of investments expected to enhance efficiencies and increase corn demand by another  more
An enduring legacy: AFMS nurse retires after 35 years of service
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * An enduring legacy: AFMS nurse retires after 35 years of service * When Maj. Gen. Jeannine Ryder left her hometown of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to join the Air Force she expected to serve for four years. Thirty-five years later, Ryder celebrated her career as a nurse and Air Force Medical Service senior leader with family and friends at her retirement ceremo  more
Center for American Progress: New Analysis Finds Trump Administration Has Devoted at Least $1.6 Billion in Taxpayer Dollars to Vanity Projects
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSbrep) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release: * * * Oct 23, 2026 New Analysis Finds Trump Administration Has Devoted at Least $1.6 Billion in Taxpayer Dollars to Vanity Projects Washington, D.C. -- A new analysis from the Center for American Progress finds that the Trump administration has spent or plans to spend at least $1.6 billion in exclusively taxpayer dollars on vanity projects, including some that promote the president's image an  more
CFTC Chairman Selig Issues Remarks at Agricultural Commodity Futures Conference
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following remarks by Chairman Michael S. Selig: * * * Remarks at Agricultural Commodity Futures Conference Overland Park, KS | October 22, 2026 Good afternoon, everyone. It's great to be here in Kansas for AgCon. I want to thank Kansas State University President Richard Linton, Director of the K-State Risk Management Center Joe Parcell, and everyone who helped make the return of this great conference a reality. Before  more
Growth in Tenth District Services Activity Rose Moderately in October
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 23 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City posted the following news release: * * * Growth in Tenth District Services Activity Rose Moderately in October * The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the October Services Survey today. According to Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president and Oklahoma City Branch executive, results from the survey showed that growth in Tenth District services activity rose moderately in October, while expectations for futur  more
IFPTE Backs Pro-Worker Candidates for 2026 U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Elections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Engineering] -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers posted the following news: * * * IFPTE Backs Pro-Worker Candidates for 2026 U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Elections * The 2026 Congressional elections come at a pivotal moment in American history and will have a monumental impact on working people and union members throughout the United States. All 435 seats in House of Representatives, plus 6 nonvoting delegate  more
Strengthening Nebraska's Manufacturing Future
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: * * * Strengthening Nebraska's Manufacturing Future * Manufacturing is a driving force behind the economy of Nebraska's Third District. From agricultural equipment and heavy machinery to aerospace components, medical supplies, and critical minerals, manufacturers across our district produce the goods and materials Americans rely on every day. These businesses support good-paying jobs, strengthen our local comm  more
Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Increased Steadily in October
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 22 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City posted the following news release: * * * Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Increased Steadily in October * The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the October Manufacturing Survey today. According to Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president and Oklahoma City Branch executive, the survey revealed that activity in the Tenth District manufacturing sector increased steadily, and expectations for future activit  more