Articles related to "Nebraska"
Festival of Color in the Heartlands
• festival of color • mead nebraska • nebraska • children's gardens
• festival of color • mead nebraska • nebraska • children's gardens
ATV Trails: Nebraska Sandhills
Primitive two-track trails, worn into the sands of the Great Plains, and mixed with numbered trails, offer ATV and Dirt Bike enthusiasts a unique trail riding experience.
• atv • atv trails • nebraska sandhills • nebraska national forest • off road vehicles
Primitive two-track trails, worn into the sands of the Great Plains, and mixed with numbered trails, offer ATV and Dirt Bike enthusiasts a unique trail riding experience.
• atv • atv trails • nebraska sandhills • nebraska national forest • off road vehicles
Causes of the Civil War: The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854
• causes of the civil war • kansas-nebraska act of 1854 • united states • history
• causes of the civil war • kansas-nebraska act of 1854 • united states • history
College Football Honors Legendary Nebraska Coach
April was quite a month for former Nebraska coach Tom Osborne. Find out why at Suite101's NCAA College Football
• ncaa football college nebraska cornhuskers tom osb
April was quite a month for former Nebraska coach Tom Osborne. Find out why at Suite101's NCAA College Football
• ncaa football college nebraska cornhuskers tom osb
Despite Huge Effort, Nebraska Blasts Tech 56-27
A quick wrap-up of opening week NCAA football action, featuring a look a Lousiana Tech's Tim Rattay and Troy Edwards as well as the launch of the online sports media Top 25, the brand new Bowl Championship Series Website, and a Grid Guessers Update.
• a quick wrap-up of opening week ncaa football acti • featuring a look a lousiana tech's tim rattay and • the brand new bowl championship series website • and a grid guessers update.
A quick wrap-up of opening week NCAA football action, featuring a look a Lousiana Tech's Tim Rattay and Troy Edwards as well as the launch of the online sports media Top 25, the brand new Bowl Championship Series Website, and a Grid Guessers Update.
• a quick wrap-up of opening week ncaa football acti • featuring a look a lousiana tech's tim rattay and • the brand new bowl championship series website • and a grid guessers update.
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Kansas-Nebraska Act sets stage for bloody violence between proslavery and free-soil fractions. Border Ruffians invade Kansas.
• kansas-nebraska act • missouri compromise • kansas • nebraska • slavery
Kansas-Nebraska Act sets stage for bloody violence between proslavery and free-soil fractions. Border Ruffians invade Kansas.
• kansas-nebraska act • missouri compromise • kansas • nebraska • slavery
Nebraska falls from unbeated ranks
Chalk up two more victims to the upset bug -- No. 3 Nebraska and No. 9 Michigan. Click here to find out all about this weekend's top upsets.
• chalk up two more victims to the upset bug -- no.
Chalk up two more victims to the upset bug -- No. 3 Nebraska and No. 9 Michigan. Click here to find out all about this weekend's top upsets.
• chalk up two more victims to the upset bug -- no.
Nebraska Highway Controversy
Although many Nebraska residents support designating State Highway 2 as an All-American road, some Grant County residents are leery of possibly more federal regulations.
• nebraska highway controversy • sand hills scenic byway • highway 2 all-american road • u.s. transportation department • nebraska sand hills
Although many Nebraska residents support designating State Highway 2 as an All-American road, some Grant County residents are leery of possibly more federal regulations.
• nebraska highway controversy • sand hills scenic byway • highway 2 all-american road • u.s. transportation department • nebraska sand hills
Nebraska Silences Critics With 55-7 Win Over Washington
What's wrong with Nebraska this season? The answer came during this weeks game against No. 9 Washington. Absolutely nothing.
• what's wrong with nebraska this season? the answer
What's wrong with Nebraska this season? The answer came during this weeks game against No. 9 Washington. Absolutely nothing.
• what's wrong with nebraska this season? the answer
Nebraska Thumbs Nose at NCLB
Nebraska said, "No, thanks" to No Child Left Behind assessments and developed their own plan. How is it working?
• no child left behind law • no child left behind act • no child left behind • no child left behind criticism • no child left behind funding
Nebraska said, "No, thanks" to No Child Left Behind assessments and developed their own plan. How is it working?
• no child left behind law • no child left behind act • no child left behind • no child left behind criticism • no child left behind funding
RV in Scotts Bluff, SW Nebraska
Covered wagons rolled across the Nebraska prairie, their eyes seeking Scotts Bluff, a prominent landmark on the Oregon Trail that is now a national monument.
• scott's bluff national monument • oregon trail emigrants • ft. laramie • nebraska landmark • rving oregon trail landmarks
Covered wagons rolled across the Nebraska prairie, their eyes seeking Scotts Bluff, a prominent landmark on the Oregon Trail that is now a national monument.
• scott's bluff national monument • oregon trail emigrants • ft. laramie • nebraska landmark • rving oregon trail landmarks
Book Review: Louise Pound
Louise Pound was a renowned athlete, scholar and champion of women's rights, laying the groundwork for equal access to athletic and educational opportunity.
• nebraska • women’s rights • equality • title ix • babe didrikson zaharias
Louise Pound was a renowned athlete, scholar and champion of women's rights, laying the groundwork for equal access to athletic and educational opportunity.
• nebraska • women’s rights • equality • title ix • babe didrikson zaharias
Classic Authors: Willa Cather
A brief biography of Willa Cather.
• nebraska • willa cather • mcclure's magazine
A brief biography of Willa Cather.
• nebraska • willa cather • mcclure's magazine
Kingfishers
One of the birds, a species of alcedinidae from Costa Rica is the Belted Kingfisher. The Belted Kingfisher is also a breeding bird of Nebraska in the Platte River Valley and inhabits many other states of the United States.
• kingfisher costa rica • nebraska • united states
One of the birds, a species of alcedinidae from Costa Rica is the Belted Kingfisher. The Belted Kingfisher is also a breeding bird of Nebraska in the Platte River Valley and inhabits many other states of the United States.
• kingfisher costa rica • nebraska • united states
North Central State Art Grants
Emerging and experienced writers in North & South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska can receive grant funding through state art councils.
• arts grants • grants for writers • dakota • iowa • minnesota
Emerging and experienced writers in North & South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska can receive grant funding through state art councils.
• arts grants • grants for writers • dakota • iowa • minnesota
Rivalries Key To College Football
It's a simple fact that rivalries are what makes college football. Oklahoma and Nebraska seem to understand that. The Western Athletic Conference does not. Read on to find out why.
• mcaa oklahoma sooners nebraska cornhuskers footbal
It's a simple fact that rivalries are what makes college football. Oklahoma and Nebraska seem to understand that. The Western Athletic Conference does not. Read on to find out why.
• mcaa oklahoma sooners nebraska cornhuskers footbal
Sophomores to Lead Pair of Powerhouses
Two of the nation’s most prestigious teams will most likely be counting on sophomore quarterbacks to lead them this season.
• nebraska cornhuskers florida gators ncaa college f
Two of the nation’s most prestigious teams will most likely be counting on sophomore quarterbacks to lead them this season.
• nebraska cornhuskers florida gators ncaa college f
Supreme Court hears "partial ban abortion" case
Supreme Court hears "partial-ban abortion" case. This will be the first major decision on abortion in almost a decade.
• partial-birth abortion • pro-choice • pro-life • supreme court • nebraska
Supreme Court hears "partial-ban abortion" case. This will be the first major decision on abortion in almost a decade.
• partial-birth abortion • pro-choice • pro-life • supreme court • nebraska
The Way West: Landmarks
Here are some of the things our granddaddies and grandmothers saw as they made the arduous journey west.
• oregon trail • scott's bluff • chimney rock • covered wagon • westward migration
Here are some of the things our granddaddies and grandmothers saw as they made the arduous journey west.
• oregon trail • scott's bluff • chimney rock • covered wagon • westward migration
Willa Cather
Interested in the human experience, author Willa Cather is perhaps best known for her stories centering around pioneer life in her beloved state of Nebraska.
• willa cather • american author • pioneer life • o pioneers • my antonia
Interested in the human experience, author Willa Cather is perhaps best known for her stories centering around pioneer life in her beloved state of Nebraska.
• willa cather • american author • pioneer life • o pioneers • my antonia
Willa Cather
Willa Cather is strongly associated with the midwest. Her childhood years formed the setting and inspiration for My Antonia, O Pioneers! and other famous works.
• wllla cather • my antonia • o pioneers • plains authors • midwest authors
Willa Cather is strongly associated with the midwest. Her childhood years formed the setting and inspiration for My Antonia, O Pioneers! and other famous works.
• wllla cather • my antonia • o pioneers • plains authors • midwest authors
Biography: Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett (1930-present) is the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway and is currently the third-richest person in the world.
• biography • warren buffett • successful investor • berkshire hathaway • philanthropist
Warren Buffett (1930-present) is the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway and is currently the third-richest person in the world.
• biography • warren buffett • successful investor • berkshire hathaway • philanthropist
Island Storm, Is It True Die
Prominent horse racing sires active in four different countries died in February. Notables Northern Baby, Is It True, and Roi Normand had stellar careers at stud.
• island storm northwin michigan • who doctor who omaha nebraska • northern baby canada • roi normand brazil • is it true lexington kentucky
Prominent horse racing sires active in four different countries died in February. Notables Northern Baby, Is It True, and Roi Normand had stellar careers at stud.
• island storm northwin michigan • who doctor who omaha nebraska • northern baby canada • roi normand brazil • is it true lexington kentucky
THANK YOU, MR. BONAPARTE
Depending on the state you were born in, as well as the year, you might not have been born where you thought you were. This article involves the Louisiana Purchase, as well as Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado Territories and the dates these occurrences happened.
• louisiana • purchase • napoleon • bonaparte • great
Depending on the state you were born in, as well as the year, you might not have been born where you thought you were. This article involves the Louisiana Purchase, as well as Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado Territories and the dates these occurrences happened.
• louisiana • purchase • napoleon • bonaparte • great
1998 College Football Preview: Part I
In Part I of a two part series, NCAA football editor Chuck Bednar gives you the lowdown on how last year's top teams will perform during the upcoming season.
• ncaa football 1998 season michigan wolverines nebr
In Part I of a two part series, NCAA football editor Chuck Bednar gives you the lowdown on how last year's top teams will perform during the upcoming season.
• ncaa football 1998 season michigan wolverines nebr
Author Snapshot Bio: Willa Cather
A brief Author Snapshot Biography of the life and works of writer Willa Cather, American Fiction author.
• willa cather • willa gather • pulitzer prize • national institute of arts and letters • american academy medal
A brief Author Snapshot Biography of the life and works of writer Willa Cather, American Fiction author.
• willa cather • willa gather • pulitzer prize • national institute of arts and letters • american academy medal
Bleeding Kansas
Prior to the official start of the Civil War, bloody battle break out in Kansas Territory between Free State and proslavery groups.
• kansas • civil war • kansas-nebraska act • thomas jefferson • napoleon bonaparte
Prior to the official start of the Civil War, bloody battle break out in Kansas Territory between Free State and proslavery groups.
• kansas • civil war • kansas-nebraska act • thomas jefferson • napoleon bonaparte
BLEEDING KANSAS: Decade of Conflict
The turbulent years between the time Kansas became a territory and statehood, which gave it the name Bleeding Kansas--the border war waged over slavery between Missouri Bushwhackers and Kansas Jayhawkers.
• slavery • bushwhackers • jayhawkers • missouri • civil war
The turbulent years between the time Kansas became a territory and statehood, which gave it the name Bleeding Kansas--the border war waged over slavery between Missouri Bushwhackers and Kansas Jayhawkers.
• slavery • bushwhackers • jayhawkers • missouri • civil war
Case Studies: Food Poisoning and Antibiotic Resistance
A Nebraska boy is poisoned by antibiotic resistant salmonella after his father treats cattle on the farm; 20 ill and one dead from infected Danish pork.
• pork • beef • salmonella • antibiotic • hospital
A Nebraska boy is poisoned by antibiotic resistant salmonella after his father treats cattle on the farm; 20 ill and one dead from infected Danish pork.
• pork • beef • salmonella • antibiotic • hospital
Field Trip in Florence
This is am article about Mormon sites in Omaha.
• education • florence • homeschooling • homeschool • home education
This is am article about Mormon sites in Omaha.
• education • florence • homeschooling • homeschool • home education
German POWs at Fort Robinson, NE
In northwest Nebraska, German POWs were interred at Fort Robinson, a military base used during the Indian Wars.
• pows • german • tenth panzer division • north africa • rommel
In northwest Nebraska, German POWs were interred at Fort Robinson, a military base used during the Indian Wars.
• pows • german • tenth panzer division • north africa • rommel
Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management
Brief discussion of the Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management
• university of nebraska • internet center • wildlife management • wildlife damage management • internet center for wildlife damage management
Brief discussion of the Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management
• university of nebraska • internet center • wildlife management • wildlife damage management • internet center for wildlife damage management
James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok
Wild Bill Hickok had a short, but very exciting life. From plainsman, to army scout, to lawman, he made an impact on the west that will live on in history.
• james butler hickok • wild bill hickok • abilene • phil coe • rock springs
Wild Bill Hickok had a short, but very exciting life. From plainsman, to army scout, to lawman, he made an impact on the west that will live on in history.
• james butler hickok • wild bill hickok • abilene • phil coe • rock springs
Kansas Charley Alone and Starving
Kansas Charley is left alone and hungry in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming while his friends venture out to fill their bellies. They bring nothing back but a bottle of whiskey.
• kansas charley • charley miller • pine bluffs • wyoming • sidney
Kansas Charley is left alone and hungry in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming while his friends venture out to fill their bellies. They bring nothing back but a bottle of whiskey.
• kansas charley • charley miller • pine bluffs • wyoming • sidney
Kansas Charley Commits Murder
Kansas Charley, having gone without food for nearly 24 hours, drinks nearly a whole bottle of whiskey, then commits a double murder.
• kansas charley • charley miller • murder in the wild west • firearms • wyoming
Kansas Charley, having gone without food for nearly 24 hours, drinks nearly a whole bottle of whiskey, then commits a double murder.
• kansas charley • charley miller • murder in the wild west • firearms • wyoming
Kansas Charley Gets a Dirty Deal
Emerson and Fishbaugh buy a gun and some whiskey, then attempt unsuccessfully to get rid of Kansas Charley. Charley shares his food with Emerson and Fishbaugh.
• kansas charley • charley miller • emerson and fishbaugh • cheyenne • wyoming
Emerson and Fishbaugh buy a gun and some whiskey, then attempt unsuccessfully to get rid of Kansas Charley. Charley shares his food with Emerson and Fishbaugh.
• kansas charley • charley miller • emerson and fishbaugh • cheyenne • wyoming
Kansas Charley Heads For Cheyenne
Kansas Charley hears of cowboy jobs to be had in Wyoming. Two young men leave St. Joseph, Missouri on a grand adventure west.
• kansas charley • charley miller • cheyenne • wyoming • omaha
Kansas Charley hears of cowboy jobs to be had in Wyoming. Two young men leave St. Joseph, Missouri on a grand adventure west.
• kansas charley • charley miller • cheyenne • wyoming • omaha
Kansas Charley Moves On and On
Kansas Charley goes to Kansas to live with a family not far from where his brother lives. He steals some clothes and runs away.
• kansas charley • charley miller • orphans • kansas • union pacific
Kansas Charley goes to Kansas to live with a family not far from where his brother lives. He steals some clothes and runs away.
• kansas charley • charley miller • orphans • kansas • union pacific
Keeping People Who Make a Difference!
The community requires a continuity of effort and leadership if economic development is to take place. The Church is responsible for developing these, based on a relationship with God which has lasted since the beginning. That is continuity.
• faith • economic development • theology • church • rural economy
The community requires a continuity of effort and leadership if economic development is to take place. The Church is responsible for developing these, based on a relationship with God which has lasted since the beginning. That is continuity.
• faith • economic development • theology • church • rural economy
Lincoln at Peoria - The Turning Point
Historian Lewis E. Lehrman reveals the speech that defined Lincoln's convictions about slavery in his opposition to the Kansas-Nebraska Act sponsored by Stephen Douglas.
• abraham lincoln • lincoln's position on slavery • lewis lehrman • kansas-nebraska act • stephen douglas
Historian Lewis E. Lehrman reveals the speech that defined Lincoln's convictions about slavery in his opposition to the Kansas-Nebraska Act sponsored by Stephen Douglas.
• abraham lincoln • lincoln's position on slavery • lewis lehrman • kansas-nebraska act • stephen douglas
Midwest Murders: Starkweather
In 1958 infamous killer Charles Starkweather, along with 14 year old girlfriend Caril Fugate went on a killing spree throughout the Midwest that left eleven dead.
• charles starkweather • caril fugate • midwest murders • killers • killing sprees
In 1958 infamous killer Charles Starkweather, along with 14 year old girlfriend Caril Fugate went on a killing spree throughout the Midwest that left eleven dead.
• charles starkweather • caril fugate • midwest murders • killers • killing sprees
Nazism in POW Camps During WW2
During World War II, Nazism didn't just exist in Europe.
• nazism • pows • german • wolfgang dorschel • fort robinson
During World War II, Nazism didn't just exist in Europe.
• nazism • pows • german • wolfgang dorschel • fort robinson
Pony Express Rider Johnny Fry
Pony Express rider Johnny Fry, carrying 49 letters and some newspapers printed on tissue paper, begins the first leg of the journey west.
• pony express • pony express rider johnny fry • st. joseph • missouri • fort kearny
Pony Express rider Johnny Fry, carrying 49 letters and some newspapers printed on tissue paper, begins the first leg of the journey west.
• pony express • pony express rider johnny fry • st. joseph • missouri • fort kearny
Sandhill Cranes – Grus canadensis
The Sandhill Crane is the crane species most commonly seen in North America. It is found in Mexico, the United States, Canada, and eastern Siberia.
• sandhill crane • grus canadensis • natural history • subspecies • whooping cranes
The Sandhill Crane is the crane species most commonly seen in North America. It is found in Mexico, the United States, Canada, and eastern Siberia.
• sandhill crane • grus canadensis • natural history • subspecies • whooping cranes
Scotts Bluff - Oregon Trail, NB
California Gold Rush in 1849 summoned easterners across the Mississippi River and to travel over the most rugged terrain in the mid 19th century.
• oregon trail • scottsbluff • fur trade • st. louis • nebraska
California Gold Rush in 1849 summoned easterners across the Mississippi River and to travel over the most rugged terrain in the mid 19th century.
• oregon trail • scottsbluff • fur trade • st. louis • nebraska
Still Slipping Across the States
more reviews of USA state webpages
• nebraska • new mexico • las vegas • nevada • new hampshire
more reviews of USA state webpages
• nebraska • new mexico • las vegas • nevada • new hampshire
Ted Turner, Land Buyer
The "Mouth of the South" has made large purchases of Western ranchland and critics are wondering what he has in mind: saving the environment or a greedy land grab?
• ted turner land buyer • largest private landowner • western ranchland • montana bar-none-ranch • ogallala aquifer
The "Mouth of the South" has made large purchases of Western ranchland and critics are wondering what he has in mind: saving the environment or a greedy land grab?
• ted turner land buyer • largest private landowner • western ranchland • montana bar-none-ranch • ogallala aquifer
The Big Party!
A discussion of how the community learns to celebrate its own life. A discussion of the meaning and practice of celebration.
• celebration • church • rural church • entrepreneur • hope
A discussion of how the community learns to celebrate its own life. A discussion of the meaning and practice of celebration.
• celebration • church • rural church • entrepreneur • hope
The Dust Bowl
The decade of the 1930s saw not only economic depression, but also a an ecological disaster known as the Dust Bowl.
• dust bowl • soil • wind • rain • drought
The decade of the 1930s saw not only economic depression, but also a an ecological disaster known as the Dust Bowl.
• dust bowl • soil • wind • rain • drought
The Fall Out Kid
Mary Trotter Kion came to Eastern Washington's desert in 1979, leaving behind a Wisconsin snowstorm. Shortly after her arrival Mt. St. Helens erupted. Since that time she has been falling in and out of love with this desert country in southeast Washington.
• mary • trotter • kion • great • american
Mary Trotter Kion came to Eastern Washington's desert in 1979, leaving behind a Wisconsin snowstorm. Shortly after her arrival Mt. St. Helens erupted. Since that time she has been falling in and out of love with this desert country in southeast Washington.
• mary • trotter • kion • great • american