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...

Nebraska 4th of July 2009 Independence Day Events

Nebraska Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivities and Celebrations
4th of July Celebration, Adams, NE - July 4, 2009
Lunatics Boat Race and Fireworks Display,...

Polka band leader dies

An Invitation to our Valparaiso Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Valparaiso, 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...

Delta Society: Beyond Loss

Campground Sees More Local Visitors for Memorial Day Weekend

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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Raymond Central Blood Drive a Success

For the second year in a row, Raymond Central High School (RCHS) will be awarded scholarship dollars from the Nebraska Community Blood Bank (NCBB) as a result of their successful...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso

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 Valparaiso organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Valparaiso 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:...

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

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 Valparaiso

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 Valparaiso,...

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