AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Gering 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/gering-ne 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/gering-ne https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:38:33 -0500 Now in its 26th year, the annual Harvest Festival is one of the premier events on the western Nebraska. Thousands of travelers from throughout https://www.americantowns.com/news/26th-annual-legacy-of-the-plains-museum-harvest-festival-31450435-gering-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/26th-annual-legacy-of-the-plains-museum-harvest-festival-31450435-gering-ne.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Nebraska Democrats were poised to hold their 17-seat “firewall” in the Legislature on Wednesday — with voters on the cusp of https://www.americantowns.com/news/press-release-democrats-punch-above-their-weight-on-cusp-of-holding-legislative-firewall-31489029-gering-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/press-release-democrats-punch-above-their-weight-on-cusp-of-holding-legislative-firewall-31489029-gering-ne.html Government and Politics Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) questioned Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency about the challenges rural https://www.americantowns.com/news/video-ricketts-highlights-biden-administrations-politicization-of-infrastructure-spending-31551733-gering-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/video-ricketts-highlights-biden-administrations-politicization-of-infrastructure-spending-31551733-gering-ne.html Government and Politics Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement after voting in support of Senator Deb https://www.americantowns.com/news/ricketts-statement-on-vote-blocking-epa-trucking-emissions-rule-31570547-gering-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ricketts-statement-on-vote-blocking-epa-trucking-emissions-rule-31570547-gering-ne.html Government and Politics Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 "Oregon Trail Days is the longest, continuous running celebration in Nebraska. Western Nebraska’s safe, fun-filled weekend."  - Bill https://www.americantowns.com/news/102nd-annual-oregon-trail-days-31591065-gering-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/102nd-annual-oregon-trail-days-31591065-gering-ne.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Now in its 27th year, the annual Harvest Festival is one of the premier events on the western Nebraska calendar, held the third weekend of September https://www.americantowns.com/news/legacy-of-the-plains-museum-harvest-festival-2023-31603616-gering-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/legacy-of-the-plains-museum-harvest-festival-2023-31603616-gering-ne.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 29 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 Mon, 29 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 Mon, 29 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 Mon, 29 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 Mon, 29 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 Mon, 29 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 Mon, 29 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 Mon, 29 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 Mon, 29 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 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500