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Chili and cinnamon rolls: âWarm, welcoming and a little unexpectedâ â just like Nebraska
https://flatwaterfreepress.org/chili-and-cinnamon-rolls-warm-welcoming-and-a-little-unexpected-just-like-nebraska/
Published: January 14, 2026 11:00
âPeople love a dish with a backstory,â one commenter said. âThatâs one of the major appeals to chili and cinnamon rolls. Whether itâs served at school cafeterias or a community supper, itâs comforting, practical and 100% heartland.â
Dec. 23: Waverly City Council approves appointments, major purchases at brief meeting
https://flatwaterfreepress.org/dec-23-waverly-city-council-approves-appointments-major-purchases-at-brief-meeting/
Published: January 12, 2026 18:17
The Waverly City Council approved consent agenda items along with claims totaling $301,899.96, which Mayor Abbey Pascoe said included routine expenses and repayment of the LES street lightsâŚ
Dec. 12: Benson BID reviews 2026 budget
https://flatwaterfreepress.org/dec-12-benson-bid-reviews-2026-budget/
Published: January 12, 2026 18:13
On Dec. 12, the Benson Business Improvement District board reviewed year-to-date expenses and examined a proposed 2026 budget. Board member Christian Buckler reported that $65,161.18 of the districtâsâŚ
âCould have been a hell of a lot worseâ: At Nebraska plant, ADM allowed dangerous dust to build up beyond safe levels, recordings show
https://flatwaterfreepress.org/could-have-been-a-hell-of-a-lot-worse-at-nebraska-plant-adm-allowed-dangerous-dust-to-build-up-beyond-safe-levels-recordings-show/
Published: January 12, 2026 11:00
In late 2022, Archer Daniels Midlandâs facility in Fremont experienced a dust explosion. Days later, federal safety inspectors found some areas inside with about an inch of combustible dust â about eight times the acceptable limit. The extra fuel couldâŚ
After months of uncertainty, state says itâs found money promised to Nebraska domestic violence providers
https://flatwaterfreepress.org/after-months-of-uncertainty-state-says-its-found-money-promised-to-nebraska-domestic-violence-providers/
Published: January 10, 2026 00:02
After months of confusion and disappointment, state leaders announced Friday that money promised to domestic violence service providers last year will finally be distributed. The Nebraska Coalition toâŚ
Take Charge of Your College Finances: Budgeting Tips Every Student Should Know
https://flatwaterfreepress.org/take-charge-of-your-college-finances-budgeting-tips-every-student-should-know/
Published: January 9, 2026 20:57
Youâve probably heard it before: Sticking to a budget is key to reaching your financial goals, especially as a college student. Whether youâre anticipating next semesterâs textbooks, savingâŚ
Authorities accused her of abusing a vulnerable Nebraskan. She remained the court-appointed guardian for dozens of others.
https://flatwaterfreepress.org/authorities-accused-her-of-abusing-a-vulnerable-nebraskan-she-remained-the-court-appointed-guardian-for-dozens-of-others/
Published: January 9, 2026 11:00
Advocates say the case is evidence of âa systemic failureâ to protect the 10,000-plus Nebraskans placed in guardianships or conservatorships.
âWeâre very lucky to have himâ: The globetrotting Omaha doctor fighting to restore faith in public health
https://flatwaterfreepress.org/were-very-lucky-to-have-him-the-globetrotting-omaha-doctor-fighting-to-restore-faith-in-public-health/
Published: January 8, 2026 11:00
Dr. Ali Khan, the dean of UNMC's College of Public Health, is one of the nationâs leading experts in tracking and combating the spread of emerging infectious diseases.
âContinue that cycleâ: Lincolnâs all-woman punk band fights to uplift budding musicians
https://flatwaterfreepress.org/continue-that-cycle-lincolns-all-woman-punk-band-aims-to-uplift-new-crop-of-musicians/
Published: January 7, 2026 11:00
After cementing themselves as a local favorite, Estrogen Projection prioritizes helping the next wave of aspiring acts