AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Edison Nebraska. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/edison-ne 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/edison-ne https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:37:07 -0600 TOKYO, JAPAN – This week, Governor Ricketts concluded a fourth successful trade mission to Japan. Delegates on the mission included https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-concludes-successful-trade-mission-to-japan-31499856-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-concludes-successful-trade-mission-to-japan-31499856-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Lincoln – On Sunday, December 11th, Governor Pete Ricketts and First Lady Susanne Shore will host the annual Nebraska State Christmas Tree https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-first-lady-shore-to-host-christmas-tree-lighting-at-state-capitol-31499904-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-first-lady-shore-to-host-christmas-tree-lighting-at-state-capitol-31499904-lincoln-ne.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Fischer, Colleagues Introduce Bill Giving Tribal Colleges and Universities a Stronger Voice in Education Funding WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. https://www.americantowns.com/news/fischer-colleagues-introduce-bill-giving-tribal-colleges-and-universities-a-stronger-voice-in-education-funding-31500145-dalton-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/fischer-colleagues-introduce-bill-giving-tribal-colleges-and-universities-a-stronger-voice-in-education-funding-31500145-dalton-ne.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 In Nebraska, the crops we grow, livestock we raise, goods we manufacture, and innovations we develop make an impact far beyond our borders. https://www.americantowns.com/news/together-weve-made-nebraska-a-global-brand-31500520-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/together-weve-made-nebraska-a-global-brand-31500520-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 LINCOLN – On Dec 6th, Governor Pete Ricketts issued the following statement for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, which is observed on https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-pearl-harbor-day-statement-31500538-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-pearl-harbor-day-statement-31500538-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Gov. Ricketts Highlights Efforts to Improve Health Outcomes for Underserved Communities in Nebraska LINCOLN - Today, Governor Pete Ricketts held a https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-ricketts-highlights-efforts-to-improve-health-outcomes-for-underserved-communities-in-nebraska-31501012-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-ricketts-highlights-efforts-to-improve-health-outcomes-for-underserved-communities-in-nebraska-31501012-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Lincoln – On Dec 6th, Governor Pete Ricketts held a press conference to highlight initiatives and organizations working to improve health https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-highlights-efforts-to-improve-health-outcomes-for-underserved-communities-in-nebraska-31501247-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-highlights-efforts-to-improve-health-outcomes-for-underserved-communities-in-nebraska-31501247-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Key Fischer Provisions on Bolstering Nuclear Deterrence, Expanding Munitions Production in Final Version of FY23 NDAA WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. https://www.americantowns.com/news/key-fischer-provisions-on-bolstering-nuclear-deterrence-expanding-munitions-production-in-final-version-of-fy23-ndaa-31501526-dalton-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/key-fischer-provisions-on-bolstering-nuclear-deterrence-expanding-munitions-production-in-final-version-of-fy23-ndaa-31501526-dalton-ne.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Fischer Legislation to Help Domestic Violence Survivors Cut Ties with Abusers, Separate from Shared Wireless Service Plans Signed into Law https://www.americantowns.com/news/fischer-legislation-to-help-domestic-violence-survivors-cut-ties-with-abusers-separate-from-shared-wireless-service-plans-signed-into-law-31502693-ragan-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/fischer-legislation-to-help-domestic-violence-survivors-cut-ties-with-abusers-separate-from-shared-wireless-service-plans-signed-into-law-31502693-ragan-ne.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb issued the following statement Tuesday after Republican Gov. Pete Ricketts announced that he would seek the https://www.americantowns.com/news/kleeb-responds-to-ricketts-plan-to-seek-us-senate-seat-31501014-ogallala-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kleeb-responds-to-ricketts-plan-to-seek-us-senate-seat-31501014-ogallala-ne.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Remembering Pearl Harbor 81 Years Later Washington, DC – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today released the following statement in honor of https://www.americantowns.com/news/remembering-pearl-harbor-81-years-later-31504074-garland-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/remembering-pearl-harbor-81-years-later-31504074-garland-ne.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Bacon Applauds Passage Of 2023 NDAA Washington, D.C. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) joined his House colleagues in voting for the National https://www.americantowns.com/news/bacon-applauds-passage-of-2023-ndaa-31504076-palisade-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/bacon-applauds-passage-of-2023-ndaa-31504076-palisade-ne.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Smith, Craig Introduce Bipartisan Year-Round E15 Legislation WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Angie https://www.americantowns.com/news/smith-craig-introduce-bipartisan-yearround-e15-legislation-31504083-palisade-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/smith-craig-introduce-bipartisan-yearround-e15-legislation-31504083-palisade-ne.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Smith Statement on USTR TRIPS Announcement Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), Lead Republican of the Ways and Means https://www.americantowns.com/news/smith-statement-on-ustr-trips-announcement-31504081-fairbury-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/smith-statement-on-ustr-trips-announcement-31504081-fairbury-ne.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Smith, Kildee Lead Members in Effort to Hold Mexico to Their USMCA Commitments Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and https://www.americantowns.com/news/smith-kildee-lead-members-in-effort-to-hold-mexico-to-their-usmca-commitments-31504086-dalton-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/smith-kildee-lead-members-in-effort-to-hold-mexico-to-their-usmca-commitments-31504086-dalton-ne.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600