AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Franklin 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/franklin-ne 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/franklin-ne https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 27 Apr 2024 14:55:39 -0500 Schedule: Tuesday, July 5, 2022 4-H Entry by appointment until 10:00 & Open Class Entry 8:00 to 10:00 am 4-H & Open Class Judging will begin https://www.americantowns.com/news/franklin-county-fair-2022-31399961-franklin-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/franklin-county-fair-2022-31399961-franklin-ne.html Arts and Entertainment Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The 2022 Legislative Session will go down in history as one of the Nebraska Unicameral’s finest.  In just 60 days, the Legislature passed https://www.americantowns.com/news/a-historymaking-60-days-31353438-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/a-historymaking-60-days-31353438-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LINCOLN – On April 27th, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement on the passing of State Senator Rich Pahls of Omaha.  “Senator https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-statement-on-the-passing-of-senator-rich-pahls-31354096-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-statement-on-the-passing-of-senator-rich-pahls-31354096-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LINCOLN – On April 28th, Governor Pete Ricketts, State Senators, and community leaders celebrated LB 1024e, a bill to support recovery and https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-signs-bill-to-spur-growth-in-nebraskas-urban-communities-31355366-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-signs-bill-to-spur-growth-in-nebraskas-urban-communities-31355366-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Grit and determination. Readiness to help at a moment’s notice. Willingness to work long and hard. Steadfastness in the face of difficulty. https://www.americantowns.com/news/when-disaster-strikes-nebraskans-show-up-31364189-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/when-disaster-strikes-nebraskans-show-up-31364189-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lincoln – On May 10th, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement in response to President Joe Biden’s plan to combat inflation: https://www.americantowns.com/news/governer-ricketts-president-biden-must-unleash-us-energy-production-cut-red-tape-to-ease-inflation-31364241-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governer-ricketts-president-biden-must-unleash-us-energy-production-cut-red-tape-to-ease-inflation-31364241-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lincoln – On May 12th, Governor Pete Ricketts proclaimed May as “Foster Care Month” during a morning ceremony at the State https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-dhhs-proclaim-may-as-foster-care-month-in-nebraska-31365142-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-dhhs-proclaim-may-as-foster-care-month-in-nebraska-31365142-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LINCOLN – On May 12th, Governor Pete Ricketts appointed David Bargen of Adams as District Court Judge in the First Judicial District. The First https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-appoints-david-bargen-as-district-court-judge-in-the-first-judicial-district-31365144-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-appoints-david-bargen-as-district-court-judge-in-the-first-judicial-district-31365144-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LINCOLN – On May 16th, Governor Pete Ricketts commented on the State’s revenue receipts for April 2022, which topped projections by over https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-comments-on-recordhigh-april-tax-receipts-31368350-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-comments-on-recordhigh-april-tax-receipts-31368350-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Listen to episode thirty-eight of “The Nebraska Way” podcast by clicking here.  Lincoln – On May 17th, Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-hosts-70th-secretary-of-state-mike-pompeo-on-the-nebraska-way-podcast-31368357-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-hosts-70th-secretary-of-state-mike-pompeo-on-the-nebraska-way-podcast-31368357-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LINCOLN – On May 2nd, Governor Pete Ricketts proclaimed May as “Beef Month” in Nebraska during a ceremony at the State Capitol. He https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-proclaims-beef-month-and-highlights-beef-passport-dining-program-31359997-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-proclaims-beef-month-and-highlights-beef-passport-dining-program-31359997-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Nebraskans have long been strong supporters of the right to keep and bear arms. Nearly 85 years after it was enshrined in the Second Amendment at the https://www.americantowns.com/news/unfinished-business-enhancing-nebraskas-commitment-to-protecting-second-amendment-rights-31361091-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/unfinished-business-enhancing-nebraskas-commitment-to-protecting-second-amendment-rights-31361091-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LINCOLN – On May 6th, Governor Pete Ricketts released the 37th episode of “The Nebraska Way,” featuring Congressman Don Bacon. https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-hosts-representative-don-bacon-on-the-nebraska-way-podcast-31363214-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-hosts-representative-don-bacon-on-the-nebraska-way-podcast-31363214-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LINCOLN – On May 12th, Governor Pete Ricketts, in accordance with a proclamation from the White House, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska https://www.americantowns.com/news/flags-to-fly-at-halfstaff-in-remembrance-of-americans-lost-to-covid19-31365145-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/flags-to-fly-at-halfstaff-in-remembrance-of-americans-lost-to-covid19-31365145-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LINCOLN – On May 12th, Governor Pete Ricketts appointed Jason Bergevin of Lincoln as District Court Judge in the Fifth Judicial District. The https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-appoints-jason-bergevin-as-district-court-judge-in-the-fifth-judicial-district-31366042-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-appoints-jason-bergevin-as-district-court-judge-in-the-fifth-judicial-district-31366042-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500