2023 February 10, FridayDon Collins, Staff Writer This is NOT an advertisement. Andrew Schank did NOT ask me to post this. I just felt led to share our experiences with you. The last few years were overwhelming for my wife and in many ways, but Andrew’s Washtub helped us get some sanity back and relieve…
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Who is Next?
2022 June 5, SundayDon Collins It’s a trick question. Truth is, some business is next. You might know which one. Or, think you know. But, it is a trick question. First, the good news: No matter how bad the economy gets, no matter how many businesses in Blair close, and no matter what you feel…
Fernando’s Friday Night for… PIZZA?
2022 May 27, FridayDon Collins Fernando’s is a Blair, Nebraska staple. If you’re younger than 30, you probably can’t remember a time before Fernando’s. Their brand of Mexican-style food is a favorite for many. And, regardless of whether Fernando’s is your favorite restaurant, if you’ve been there you know they have an amazing staff that’s…
Blair Burger King on a Saturday Night in December
BlairToday.com Staff Opinion2021 December 4, Saturday Burger King has a promotion that ends tonight. You can get a Whopper for only $0.37. The catch is you must order it online or with the BK app. I tried to order online. Come to find out, you can’t order on the web as a “mobile” order, but…
“95 MPH” – It Started in Blair
BlairToday.com Staff2021 July 10, Saturday A storm left nearly 200,000 people without power in the Omaha-metro area. It hit Blair around 11:45 PM last night. If you were up, you heard it rumble through town, right before most lost power at midnight. The storm careened through Fort Calhoun, Omaha, down through Plattsmouth and beyond. At…
“There is a Story Here”
BlairToday.com Staff2021 July 6, Tuesday “There is a story here,” I thought… My wife called our oldest son to ask if we could meet for lunch. He said, “yes,” and would we call after his food was picked-up at Burger King. We would meet in the park, by the swimming pool. We drove to Burger…
Blair Radio: “Labor of Love”
BlairToday.com Staff2021 July 5, Monday Interview with Kelly Johnson, Morning Show Host / Community Relations Developer, Blair Radio 94.7 (1) BLAIR TODAY: The history of Blair radio stations is not one of longevity and success. Why did you want to try to do what others could not? KELLY JOHNSON: It was to give Blair, and…
Blair Nutrition’s Jordyn Lynn Smith, “I’m your girl!”
BlairToday.com Staff2021, June 29, Tuesday If you want a healthy dessert – that “Blizzard” without all the calories – then I’m your girl. Jordan Lynn Smith, Blair Nutrition BLAIR TODAY: Jordyn, before we talk about your business, we should clear something up. The name for your business will not be “Bear” Nutrition, instead you will…
Cherry Pickings: Love Over Money – Interview with “Captain,” Jody Suverkrubbe
BlairToday.com Staff2021, June 28, Monday BLAIR TODAY: Jody, where did you get the idea for “Cherry Pickings”? JODY SUVERKRUBBE: “Cherry picking” is an older saying that means, “you pick the best.” And, I just wanted to emphasize that if you come into the store, you’re going to have the best to pick from. Plus, the…
Mayor Rich Hansen Talks Blair Business
Mayor Rich Hansen talked with us today about business in Blair. We talked about the business climate, and the “downtown district,” specifically (From 12th to 19th streets.)