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Wahoo voters to decide $6.6 million bond issue - February 24, 2008

"It'd be nice if our kids could stay home and host some things" A performing arts center that's been on the drawing board for more than 30 years could finally come to fruition if voters approve a $6.6 million bond March 11 for Wahoo Public Schools. via Fremont Tribune
http://www.topix.net/city/mead-ne/2008/02/wahoo-voters-to-decide-6-6-million-bond-issue?fr...

UNL Extension Offers Crop Scout Training in March - February 22, 2008

Crop scouts will learn how to better manage pests during a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Crop Scout Training for Pest Managers program March 17. via KTIC
http://www.topix.net/city/mead-ne/2008/02/unl-extension-offers-crop-scout-training-in-marc...

Last lunar eclipse until 2010 - February 21, 2008

"Our half of the planet is facing away from the sun so we are able to see it, while the other half of the planet isn't" Nebraskans willing to bear the cold weather have the opportunity to look up into the sky tonight and view the last total lunar eclipse of the year; the last until until 2010. via News Net Nebraska
http://www.topix.net/city/mead-ne/2008/02/last-lunar-eclipse-until-2010?fromrss=1

Wahoo headed toward happy ethanol ending - February 17, 2008

"Construction companies are looking for work again" The proposed site of an ethanol plant north of Wahoo sat idle through the tire-squealing acceleration in ethanol production in Nebraska in 2006 and 2007. via Fremont Tribune
http://www.topix.net/city/mead-ne/2008/02/wahoo-headed-toward-happy-ethanol-ending?fromrss...

School officials mull new state aid numbers - February 14, 2008

"We are pleased about this increase. At the same time, we are fortunate our valuation is high here and we don't need to rely on state aid." State aid to schools has been determined and again this year instability is the theme. via Gretna Breeze
http://www.topix.net/city/mead-ne/2008/02/school-officials-mull-new-state-aid-numbers?from...