Frances Erickson, 92

EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

Chase County Fair brochures are in the mail; tickets go on sale Friday

Daily rains, cooler temperatures dominate spring weather picture

An Invitation to our Parks Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Parks, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Parks area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Nebraska’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Weekend Activities in and around Parks

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Parks organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Parks is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Parks area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

Giving To Parks Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

Make a difference in Parks! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Parks area and around the State...

The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Parks

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Parks,...

Don’t let dining out in the Parks area do you in!

Going out to eat in Parks and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodi­es on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a little,...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Parks in a Tough Market

It's pretty much accepted fact that a Nebraska home is one of the best investments you can make; but like many things in life, timing is everything.
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Parks Nebraska Information: Parks, Nebraska is part of DUNDY County. You can view Parks venues that host many Parks NE events every year. You can also research Parks Nebraska homes for sale by visiting our Parks Nebraska real estate guide. Parks Nebraska has a latitude of 40.174 and a longitude of -101.767. Zip codes in Parks, NE include 69041 ... more Parks zips.