State board considering health standards pause
This week, members of the State Board of Education will consider whether to postpone development of its controversial state health standards.
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City’s ‘21-22 budget has slight tax increase
City officials will consider a 2021-22 budget next week that has a $14,944 increase in tax askings, and, thanks to increased valuation, a 2.8% drop in the levy.
Diane Stamm | Johnson Publications
These campers at Enders Lake Tuesday, if still there in a few days, will probably see a little more of a crowd as Labor Day weekend arrives.
Enders Lake is ready for final holiday weekend crowd
The three-day Labor Day weekend is the last official summer holiday and personnel at Enders Lake Recreation Area are ready.
Diane Stamm | Johnson Publications
Waters cut a path from the Colorado border through fields and across roads north of Lamar. Members of the county roads department are evaluating the roads to determine the best places for culverts.
County road plans move slowly ahead
After a visit with Engineering International’s Jeff Tidyman and Joshua Shiach Aug.
Jan Schultz | Johnson Publications
Inside the building, areas are now tightened up for more control over what is deposited and where, such as this area for aluminum cans. Outside, glass items can be left in these plastic totes.
Jan Schultz | Johnson Publications
A new sign along East Highway 6 identifies the Imperial Recycling Center, seen in the background with cardboard bundles ready for shipment.
Jan Schultz | Johnson Publications
Concrete partitions keep the recyclables separated better and makes it easier for workers to maneuver its equipment for getting at the materials.
Local program gains award from Nebraska Recycling Council
The recycling program, now operated by the city of Imperial, will receive one of the annual awards given by the Nebraska Recycling Council.