If you have never been to the Missouri River Outdoor Expo you really should find room on your calendar next year to attend. As a staff member for Game and Parks I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to attend this event for the last two years and I …
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Oct. 23, at 132nd and Cornhusker Road to begin construction on a $14.5 million Papio-Missouri River Natural Resource District (NRD) flood control project. In addition to flood protection for residents and property downstream along the West Branch Papillion Creek, which includes Papillion and Bellevue, …
Louis Stithem from Broken Bow, NE has been selected to serve on the Instructor Advisory Committee for the International Hunter Education Association (IHEA) Nebraska division. Stithem’s dedication and commitment were key to his selection for the role. “This is a great opportunity for Louis and an honor to represent the …
On Oct. 6 a high school bass fishing team representing Nebraska won the Regional Bass Federation – Student Angler Federation’s Bass Fishing Tournament held at Lake Dardanelle, Arkansas. This team of students, Matt Neiburg (Pictured to the right in the photo) and Zac Madsen (Pictured to the left in the …
The 18th annual Historical Christmas Dinner at Fort Robinson State Park has been scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 1. The always popular event will feature a menu from the original Fort Robinson 1933 Christmas Dinner. The menu will include roast turkey with white house dressing, snowflake potatoes, creamed peas, Westchester corn, …
Colby Johnson is the new park superintendent at Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area (SRA) effective Nov. 1. “I’m very excited,” Johnson said. “I look forward to coming back to Nebraska and working with the people of Keith County.” Johnson was born in Ogallala and is a graduate of South Platte …
VIEW the WILDCAT HILLS PHOTO GALLERY | September kicked off Wildcat Hills five week educational bird banding station in cooperation with Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Several area schools traveled out to the Nature Center and took part in the two hour program. Students learned about the bird banding process, migration, …
View the Photo Gallery – The Lake Wanahoo and Sand Creek Environmental Restoration Project dedication ceremony took place Sept. 29 at Wahoo. Approximately 250 guests attended the event, which included a pancake breakfast. Speaking at the dedication were Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy, U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson, U.S. Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, …
Congratulations to Carly Salak On August 24th , at the 2nd Annual Governor’s Wellness Awards Luncheon at the Governor’s residence, the Governor Heineman presented awards to Wellness Champions that had gone above and beyond to promote wellness at their workplace. One of the Wellness Champion Awards went to our own …
During its 53rd annual meeting, held in Mobile, Ala., Sept. 8-12, 2012, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) elected officers for the nonprofit organization for the 2012-13 year. Herb Angell was elected Vice President of National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. [ Photo: Herb Angell, center …
