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...

Teen Playing with Fireworks Causes Dozens of Trees to Burn

Remembering a time of locked doors

Phone Service Out in Southern Lancaster County

An Invitation to our Roca Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Roca, 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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Last Call for Norris Donors!

Be ready to roll up your sleeve when the Nebraska Community Blood Bank (NCBB) pulls into the parking lot at Norris High School (NHS) on April 22.  It is your last chance to...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Roca 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 Roca

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 Roca organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Roca 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 Roca 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 Roca 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 Roca! 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 Roca 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 Roca

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 Roca, whether...

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

Going out to eat in Roca 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,...

Roca Nebraska Information: Roca, Nebraska is part of LANCASTER County. Population for Roca from the last gathering is 220. You can view Roca venues that host many Roca NE events every year. You can also research Roca Nebraska homes for sale by visiting our Roca Nebraska real estate guide. Roca Nebraska has a latitude of 40.6749 and a longitude of -96.6675. Zip codes in Roca, NE include 68430 ... more Roca zips.