The Blair School Board meeting held on June 12, 2023, was packed with significant announcements and decisions that will shape the future of education in our community. The meeting covered a range of topics, including revisions to the school handbook, updates on construction projects, property purchases, potential renovations, financial matters, and academic developments. Here’s a…
The Heart and Hearth of Arlington: Debbie Hansen and Mamma Bakes Cinnamon Rolls
Amidst the tranquil town of Arlington, Nebraska, lies a kitchen that radiates warmth, not just from the oven but from the love language of its owner, Debbie Hansen. Mamma Bakes, her home-based bakery, serves as a culinary bridge linking cherished family traditions, shared joy, and the heart of the community. Debbie shares her poignant philosophy,…
Smoky Days Ahead for Blair?
In our quiet town of Blair, Nebraska, life has always been intertwined with nature’s rhythm. However, in recent weeks, the rhythm was disrupted, not by local happenings, but by a series of intense wildfires raging over a thousand miles away in Canada. Blair felt the effects of these fires in a rather unusual way –…
June 4, 2023: Nine Years Later, It Happened Again
The storm that hit Blair, Nebraska on June 3, 2014 is one we won’t ever forget. Hundred-mile-an-hour, straight-line winds that ripped through the town. There was hail the size of baseballs. Leaves shredded from trees. Houses pelted as if in a war zone. Car lots with millions in damaged vehicles. On June 3, 2014, Blair,…
“Believe Me, We Get Calls Every Day”
What do you think? Take our one-question survey: https://s.surveyplanet.com/qcw95642 18-wheels rumbling on brick. It’s got a sound that tells you somethings coming and you’ll want to step aside. And, increasingly you’ll hear it before you see it on Lincoln and Grant streets here in Blair. This was something our prior Mayor, Rich Hansen, warned about….
Blair, Nebraska: Where The Tigris, Euphrates, and Missouri Valleys Meet
Our tale begins in two distinct corners of human civilization, around 3500 BC. The first is the arid, dusty plains of Mesopotamia, where the Tigris and Euphrates rivers breathed life into the land. The second is the fertile floodplains of the Nile river in Egypt. It was in these cradles of civilization that humans made…
They Got Him! Elijah Logan Behind Bars!
Blair, our serene small town, was shattered by an unforeseen act of violence last week. Our town’s tranquility has been replaced by the aftershocks of tragedy and an intense manhunt that ended in the arrest of Elijah Logan, a 22-year-old Council Bluffs resident. The quiet morning of May 12th was shattered when Logan allegedly broke…
Blair Braces for Bad Tick Season
As spring blooms in Nebraska, it brings with it the start of the 2023 tick season. This year, Nebraskans should be particularly vigilant due to a spike in tick activity following a milder winter, which means more of these pests are emerging from hibernation. If you live in the Blair area, you’ve probably seen a…
Blair’s Tragic Morning: A Deeper Look into the Crime That Shook Our Town
(This is an evolving story and facts may change. We will update as more information is known). Also, this crime comes just weeks after our survey of Blair residents on gun-control, and our interview with school board officials about gun violence in school. We believe it is vital for all Blair residents to consider the…
Blair City Council Meeting Highlights Urban Governance and Infrastructure Advancements
The recent Blair City Council meeting on May 9, 2023, showcased significant developments in urban governance and infrastructure under the leadership of City Administrator Phil Green. The meeting addressed key issues such as housing, law enforcement, tax increment financing, infrastructure projects, and administrative concerns. These discussions reflect the council’s commitment to promoting community welfare and…