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...

Eastern NE To Sweat Out High Temps, Humidity

Circus Theft Reported

Moderate Risk of Severe Weather

An Invitation to our Platte Center Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Platte Center, 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...

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 Platte Center 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 Platte Center

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 Platte Center organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Platte Center 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...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Platte Center 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 Platte Center 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 Platte Center! 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 Platte Center area and around...

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 Platte Center

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 Platte...

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

Going out to eat in Platte Center 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...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Platte Center 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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Platte Center Nebraska Information: Platte Center, Nebraska is part of PLATTE County. Population for Platte Center from the last gathering is 359. You can view Platte Center venues that host many Platte Center NE events every year. You can also research Platte Center Nebraska homes for sale by visiting our Platte Center Nebraska real estate guide. Platte Center Nebraska has a latitude of 41.526 and a longitude of -97.4836. Zip codes in Platte Center, NE include 68653 ... more Platte Center zips.