Governor Pillen names new state poet for next five years
Governor Jim Pillen announced the new state poet in a ceremony on Monday. Jewel Rodgers, an Omaha native, was named the new ...
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Jewel Rodgers, Heisman winner Johnny Rodgers' daughter, named Nebraska State Poet
A spoken-word poet, Rodgers said she hoped to make poetry accessible and relevant to all Nebraskans, including by using other art forms in addition to words on a page.
Nebraska’s next state poet is a Jewel
Nebraska’s next state poet is a fixture around poetry slams and political events in the state’s largest city, having spoken ...
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Governor calls for 'pedal to the metal' in seeking more federal funds | Paul Hammel
Years ago, I had the pleasure of covering the dedication of a new, $17-million bridge spanning the Missouri River east of ...
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Japanese woman who was the world's oldest person at 116 has died
The world's oldest person is now 116-year-old Brazilian nun Inah Canabarro Lucas, who was born 16 days after Tomiko Itooka.
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What to watch for as the Nebraska Legislature convenes for 90-day session
When the gavel drops at 10 a.m. Wednesday, here's what the Journal Star will be watching for to get a glimpse at how the ...
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Nebraska ag leaders call for clear labeling of lab-grown meat instead of outright bans
Nebraska means beef, a world leader in red meat production but how to address so-called fake meat brings mixed feelings.Some ...