September 2022

How mulched leaves help your lawn

Various chores are synonymous with certain times of year. For example, cleaning a pool is a summertime task. In addition, rare is the instance that Mother Nature forces anyone to break out the snow shovels outside of winter. Raking leaves has long been a task for fall afternoons, but homeowners may be surprised to learn that they might be better off putting their rakes in permanent mothballs.

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Safe ways to lose weight

People have many options when they seek to lose weight. Fad diets may promise quick results, but highly restrictive eating plans or marathon workout sessions can be dangerous. Taking shortcuts or risks in the hopes of losing weight can lead to various health issues and ultimately put people's overall health in serious jeopardy. Thankfully, there are many safe ways people can lose weight.

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Movies shot in Nebraska

Movies have been filmed in Nebraska for more than 80 years, beginning with the MGM classic, “Boys Town,” starring Spencer Tracy in 1938 and continuing today with “The Snack Shack” here in Nebraska City.

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Nebraska native returns home to shoot film about youthful days in Nebraska City

Paul Hammel, Nebraska Examiner A Nebraska native has returned home to film a Nebraska story, in large part because of a new state grant program for filmmaking. Adam Rehmeier, now a Michigan-based screenwriter and director, has been shooting his coming-of-age comedy, “Snack Shack,” in his hometown of Nebraska City as part of a six-week shooting schedule.

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Nebraska Film Office Grant Eligibility Expanded to Include Television Series & Miniseries

Earlier this year, eligibility for the Nebraska Film Office Grant was expanded to include television series and miniseries. Administered by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, the Film Office Grant offers financial support for television and film projects that are budgeted to spend at least $1 million in Nebraska and which feature Nebraska-based stories and locales.

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