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Spring is a time of renewal, growth and new beginnings. Planting a new tree (or trees) is a great way to add beauty to your landscape, improve air quality, provide wildlife habitat and reduce home energy consumption. Planting trees requires specific steps and aftercare to ensure a successful outcome. In this article, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists answer your questions about how to best plant new trees that will enhance your landscape and create a legacy that will be enjoyed for generations. What is the proper way to plant a container-grown tree?

Spring is finally here in the Northern Plains and summer feels just around the corner. As all we Northerners know, as soon as the temperatures hit even a mild degree on the thermometer most of us shed the jackets and long pants, and our skin is front-and-center.

At The Waterfalls in Farragut - Photos by Betty Travis According to the Defense Manpower Data Center, which serves under the Office of the Secretary of Defense, there were 1.3 million active-duty American military in 2022. Though that is nearly 40 percent fewer active- duty members than there were in 1987, the number has remained steady over the last 20 years.

Lourdes Central Catholic had five seventh-grade students receive recognition for their efforts in the 2023 Nebraska Junior Academy State (NJAS) Science Fair, which took place April 20 at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln. Honorees are as follows: Amelia Moody: Top 10 placement in the NJAS Science Fair; $100 prize for outstanding research.

Peru State College’s Criminal Justice Club, Kappa Omicron Rho (KOR), recently attended the American Criminal Justice Association (ACJA) – Lambda Alpha Epsilon (LAE) national conference March 13-16, in Louisville, Ky.

Susan Moore, assistant professor of art at Peru State College, has been selected to display her artwork at upcoming gallery shows in Lincoln, Neb., and Kansas City, Mo. Moore is one of 11 artists invited to display art in the upcoming focus show throughout April at the Noyes Art Gallery in Lincoln.

Colds might not be as common in summer as they are in winter, but anyone who has ever had a cold when the weather outside is warm and inviting knows just how unpleasant a runny nose, sore throat and lack of energy can be when everyone else seems to be outside soaking up the sun. Indeed, there’s no substitute for feeling fit and healthy in summer.

Arbor Bank recently offered customers who opened a new checking account a $100 deposit from the bank to the customer and a $100 donation to a local nonprofit. Hamburg Hometown Pride recently received a $200 donation from the bank. Pictured from left are Jenna Hendrix- Arbor Bank, Elaine Howard, Ruth Folkes, Henry Martin, Helen Martin, Peggy Wilson, Charlie Zanker, Melissa Turner-Arbor Bank, and Nicki Poort-Arbor Bank.