Six Nebraska counties have been approved as Governor-Designated HUBZones, a program by the U.S. Small Business Administration to support small businesses in rural areas.

Stan Parker, a Republican seeking an at-large seat on the City Council, said running a nonprofit has taught him the importance of collaboration, an important part of city leadership.

Ahead of Earth Day, many local organizations were making sure the holiday didn’t go uncelebrated by recognizing it a few days ...