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STR Financing in Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge Smoky Mtns
Forum Categories All Real Estate Agent · Sevierville TN · Member since 2020 · 32 posts · 16 votes My wife and I are thinking of doing things a bit different than most. We want to get into a str cabin in the smoky mtns, but don’t have the funds to come up with the downpayment at the moment.
Norfolk native writes children’s book, celebrates release at Norfolk Public Library
Amanda Kauth’s dream has always been to write a book, but it wasn’t until recently that she sat down and started to write. Kauth operates a daycare out of her home in Norfolk, and she has always been inspired by children’s literature. “I just love how sometimes you can take really difficult concepts and bring it down to their level and make it a little more understandable,” Kauth said.
Little Red Hen Theatre continues to be a staple for Wakefield community
WAKEFIELD — In 1993, English teacher Jeanne Gardner, through her foundation, The Gardner Family, started the Little Red Hen Theatre as a community effort brought about by the Gardners’ love for live theater and the community’s need for a new creative avenue. The foundation and the community worked together to put on the first show that the theater would host: “The Hobbit.” The production was held in the old Main Street warehouse, donated by the community.
A little rain doesn’t keep Knox County Fair attendees away
BLOOMFIELD — According to the residents, Knox County Fair is the best county fair in Nebraska, one that prides itself on its commitment to both growth and tradition. That statement is further proven by the dedication Knox County community members have to the fair.
Norfolk Public Schools holds preliminary budget ahead of September meeting
Norfolk Public Schools officials talked about the potential budget for the 2026-27 school year ahead of its budget meeting in September. The Norfolk Daily News reports, the staffing budget jumped from $51.4 million to $53.6 million to cover the wage increases for starting classroom paraprofessionals of $2 an hour and increasing starting teachers’ budgets from $39,800 to $44,000.
Knox County Fair kicks off with American Concert
The Knox County Fair is set to start on Wednesday, Aug. 12, in Bloomfield with an American Concert at 5:30 p.m. in the American Legion Pavilion. That concert starts a five-day run of a variety of food, fun and endless entertainment. Community members can look forward to rides from the returning D.C. Lynch Carnival, which runs for four days, from Thursday, Aug. 13, through Sunday, Aug. 16, along with various live entertainment events and other community-driven activities.
Norfolk Public Schools holds preliminary budget ahead of September meeting
Norfolk Public Schools officials talked about the potential budget for the 2026-27 school year ahead of its budget meeting in September. Monday’s meeting marked superintendent Erik Wilson’s first preliminary budget talk since taking the role, and he covered what’s to be expected with the recent wage increases and valuation changes within NPS.
Notes from the Norfolk Public Schools Board of Education meeting
The Norfolk Public Schools Board of Education met Monday at the central administration office, located at 512 Phillip Ave. The meeting began at 5:30 p.m. and lasted for about 90 minutes. Members present: Cindy Booth, Brenda Carhart, Tom Stanton, Patti Gubbels and Steve McNally. Members absent: Teri Bauer. Others in attendance: 13 members of the public and district administrators.
Norfolk Public Schools Foundation unveils new inclusive playground
Norfolk Public Schools and the Norfolk Public Schools Foundation hosted a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday for Bel Air Elementary School’s new accessible and inclusive playground, created specifically for all students to play with each other, not just next to each other. The project was years in the making, with a lot of small projects completed along the way — including the communication boards, which were put up last fall.
Project Homeless Connect plans on switching gears to reach more people
Since 2017, Project Homeless Connect has been helping out the community with its large event in October, focusing its efforts on those less fortunate with 40 service providers all under one roof for children and adults alike to receive on-site immediate services. Now, almost 10 years later, Project Homeless Connect is trying to widen its service area by shifting its focus onto several smaller events zeroed in on certain groups of people in need.
Auto body restoration hosts last class, students wonder about next steps
The auto body restoration class has been a staple of Northeast Community College for around two decades. Taught by instructor Dylan Barg, who took over after his uncle, Joe Barg, retired four years ago, the class has been a safe space for people of all ages to work on an automotive project they haven’t had the time to complete otherwise. Open to the public, the class and lab were designed to teach students methods to restore automobiles. A lot of the students started from scratch.
Old classics and new favorites happening at the Cuming County Fair
The Cuming County Fair is set to kick off on Thursday, Aug. 6, in West Point and continue into the weekend, with each day filled to the brim with different events and exhibits along with their Stars, Stripes & Summer performances. 4-H showings are happening throughout the fair’s run, with each day showcasing a different skill from participants. There’s also a weekend-long baseball tournament, with teams competing for a spot in the finale on Sunday.
Couple stop in Norfolk on their coast-to-coast journey
Brenda and Tom Skowyra from Salt Lake City, Utah, are trekking across the United States on a tandem bike to fulfill Tom Skowyra’s dream. It’s something that they’ve been planning ever since he retired a little over a year ago. Then, in June, they put their plan into motion. They drove out to the West Coast and left, leaving their daughter to drive their car back to their house.
Norfolk Catholic Schools celebrates 100 years with a walk down memory lane
On Saturday, Norfolk Catholic Schools was set up for a celebration. One-hundred years ago, in 1926, NCS opened its first grade school for first through eight graders. At that time, the new elementary building was not yet complete, so the first four grades had to occupy Elk’s Hall, with the remaining four grades learning in the church basement.
In a changing technological future, more students turn to the trades
A study done by SimplyWise, an app that helps manage finances for small businesses, showed an increase in recent high school graduates who went into trade school instead of a traditional four-year college. A total of 1,140 people ages 18-29 were surveyed for which careers they felt were safest as AI-powered technology reshapes the economy and the job market.
Owner shows off newly completed custom carbon fiber car
More than four years ago, Brian King raced a car from Hoonigan Industries, with his custom-built Cutlass versus an all-wheel-drive Mustang. Even though he lost, he left that race with a determination to build a car that was lighter and faster than anything he’s driven before. It was that race that started his journey of building a car made completely from scratch out of carbon fiber.
Governor encourages Nebraskans to call in to property tax hotline
In late June, Gov. Jim Pillen announced the launch of his property tax hotline to allow Nebraskans to call and talk about their thoughts and feelings on their increasing valuations and rising property tax bills throughout the state. Since its launch, the hotline has received more than 1,000 calls, including personal stories about how much the property taxes have affected Nebraskans and their finances.
Boone County Fair brings back missed fair tradition
ALBION — The Boone County Fair ended its run by bringing back a tradition that had been missing for nine years as more than 1,000 people gathered in the grandstands for the return of the beloved combine derby. Five combines faced off in the center of the Boone County race track, each one smashing into the other to fight for the grand prize of $1,500, though all the combines that participated got some prize money, with the last two places receiving $300.
Norfolk Public Board of Education goes over update for strategic action plan
The Norfolk Public Schools Board of Education presented its strategic action plan update as board members look into closing out their five-year strategic planning goals and moving forward into the 2026-27 school year.
Notes from the Norfolk Public Schools Board of Education meeting
The Norfolk Public Schools Board of Education met Monday at the central administration office, located at 512 Phillip Ave. The meeting began at 5:30 p.m. and lasted for almost an hour and a half. Members present: Brenda Carhart, Tom Stanton, Patti Gubbels, Steve McNally and Teri Bauer. Member absent: Cindy Booth. Others in attendance: Three members of the public and one media representative. ACTION ITEMS: — Approved the bid for the junior high HVAC replacement. — Approved all considered handbooks.
Governor honors Korean War veterans at Norfolk Veterans’ Home
The stop that Gov. Jim Pillen made at the Norfolk Veterans’ Home is just one of several he plans to take across communities in Nebraska. He plans to honor as many Korean War veterans as he can. During his first term as governor, he traveled thousands of miles around the state meeting with veterans and personally thanking them for their service. Pillen said he and his team are strong advocates for veterans, and this tour is just another way he’s showing appreciation.
First day of Madison County Fair features classic traditions, new experiences
MADISON — This summer, the Madison County Fair has lifted off the way it always does, featuring the rodeo, 4-H exhibits, good food and plenty of reunions. Each year, thousands of people from Madison County and beyond flock to the fairgrounds to watch numerous rodeo events, including bull riding, enjoy classic and new rides and eat from returning food trucks. On Tuesday evening, the fairgrounds opened its gates after a full day of 4-H judging and interviewing, and the public slowly trickled in.
Three Major Mistakes People Make In Short-Term Rental Investing
Avery Carl, founder of The Short Term Shop and The Mortgage Shop, has helped over 5,000 clients become short term rental investors. The short-term rental market in the U.S. is booming. The market was worth an estimated $72 billion in 2025 and is expected to surpass $125 billion by 2033. I've been helping people buy, sell, finance and manage short-term rentals since 2017. My team and I have closed over $4 billion in short-term rental transactions across 20-plus markets.
McAllister’s year as superintendent coming to a close
Tuesday, June 30, marks the last day for Bill McAllister, the interim superintendent for Norfolk Public Schools who’s known by almost everyone as Mr. Mac. Over the past year, McAllister has been supporting the school both behind the scenes and out in the field.
Westside Elementary School hosts shooter exercise drill
This past week, Norfolk Public Schools held its annual active shooter exercise drill, informing administrators, the Norfolk Police Division, the Norfolk Fire Division and the Madison County Sheriff's Office on what to do during an active shooter drill. It’s something that the emergency department used to do with Erik Wilson but now does it with Chuck Hughes, the director of student services.
Columbia graduate reflects on time spent in Norfolk, encourages students to dream bigger
In the middle of May, Maddox Weckerle-Dietz walked across the stage and accepted her diploma from Columbia University. Just four years before, she was graduating from Norfolk High School in the Class of 2022. While Norfolk isn’t where she was born, it’s the place she spent her most formative years, and she’ll always consider herself a Midwesterner. During her time in Norfolk, she worked as an intern at the Daily News for a summer.
Northeast takes preliminary look at capital fund
During its monthly board meeting, the Northeast Community College Board of Governors took a preliminary look at the college’s capital fund. The board received access to the preliminary figures from the Nebraska Department of Revenue in April. The property values are up about 5.8% from last year, which is significantly less than in previous years. The increase is still near 6% and follows a trend that schools have been seeing across property valuations.
‘Great momentum’ on South Sioux City extended campus
SOUTH SIOUX CITY — The 2025-26 school year has been a big one for Northeast Community College’s extended campus in South Sioux City. Four Northeast representatives — Katie Towler, Kristy Sandman, Brenda Sale and Jessie McCormick — presented to the college’s board of governors on what they’ve been doing to make Northeast stand out among neighboring community colleges.
Notes from the Northeast Community College Board of Governors meeting
The Northeast Community College Board of Governors met Thursday at the South Sioux City extended campus at 1001 College Way in South Sioux City Members present: Pat Wojcik, Steve Anderson, Donovan Ellis, Del Ames, Terry Nelson, Diane Davies, Julie Robinson and Carol Sibbel. Members absent: Nicole Sedlacek, Jeff Scherer and Dirk Petersen. Others in attendance: College administrators and staff, as well as one representative of the media.
UNMC plans on leading the way with AI innovation in nursing education
Over the past year, Dr. Jenna Hesse and Dr. Angela Johnson, assistant professors at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Northern Division, as well as a few other researchers, have been studying the impact of artificial-intelligence-generated immersive virtual reality simulation on nursing students. Their research originated from a commitment to advancing evidence-based innovation in nursing education.
NPS recovers academically from pandemic, but junior high and high school students trail
By 2025, Norfolk Public Schools had largely regained — and in some subjects exceeded — its pre-pandemic academic performance, but an analysis of proficiency data found that recovery has not been even across all grades. A Daily News investigation into NPS’ testing data since the COVID-19 pandemic found that Norfolk’s strongest gains came among elementary students and historically vulnerable groups, including English learners and free and reduced-price lunch students.
Students speak out against proposed phone policy during board meeting
On Monday, four community members, including two students, spoke about the cellphone policy that’s being implemented in Norfolk Public Schools. The students, juniors Gavin Russell and Kailin Elliott, each gave a prepared speech speaking about their reservations with the proposed plans, mainly regarding their safety. They also said they had other students, naming Natalie Burke and Charlotte Messenger, who weren’t able to speak but supported them.
Notes from the Norfolk Public Schools Board of Education meeting
The Norfolk Public Schools Board of Education met Monday at the central administration office, located at 512 Phillip Ave. The meeting began at noon and lasted for about two hours. Members present: Cindy Booth, Brenda Carhart, Tom Stanton, Patti Gubbels and Steve McNally. Member absent: Teri Bauer. Others in attendance: Seven members of the public, including two students and two media representatives.
Sixth annual car show brings enthusiasts to Norfolk Avenue
Hundreds of people and vehicles crowded Norfolk Avenue on Saturday as the sixth annual Car Show for a Cause commenced. The show saw almost 350 cars, about the same amount as last year, and a grand donation to the Norfolk Veterans’ Home, a choice that Steven Jorgensen, president of Norfolk Area Street Cars, said reflected a celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Walkers at Relay for Life show support for those affected by cancer
Hundreds of people made their way to the WarHorse Center in Norfolk on Sunday to show their support for Relay for Life, an event focused on raising money for people affected by cancer. All around the center, there were ways that people could donate to the cause, with most of the money going to the Hope Lodge, a center that provides housing away from the strain of housework and everyday bills. To start the relay, people register with the desk located right at the front to get checked in.
Norfolk hosts Relay for Life to support those affected by cancer
For the second year, the Norfolk Area Relay for Life will take place at the WarHorse Center at 4300 W. Norfolk Ave., starting at 10 a.m. on Sunday, June 7. The event started in 1985 when Dr. Gordy Klatt, a colorectal surgeon, walked and ran for 24 hours around a track at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington, to raise money for cancer patients. Since then, the walk has been a yearly occurrence, bringing both awareness and donations for those affected by and with the disease.
Norfolk High School junior wins statewide theater award
Noah Asbury, a junior at Norfolk High School, has been working with the theater department for the past three years. Focusing on lighting, his job is to make the sets in the productions fantastical and memorable. So, for the school’s recent production of “The Wizard of Oz,” Asbury put together a floor-to-ceiling LED rainbow, a feat that earned him an award in outstanding achievement in design with a focus on outstanding lighting design.
How High-Income Earners Use Short-Term Rentals To Reduce Their Tax Bills
Avery Carl, founder of The Short Term Shop and The Mortgage Shop, has helped over 5,000 clients become short term rental investors. Many high-income earners and business owners share the same frustration. They consistently bring in a substantial amount of income, but they hand over a large chunk of that income to the IRS every year.
Wakefield Community Schools officially parts ways with superintendent
Wakefield Community Schools held a special meeting Thursday afternoon to vote on the separation agreement for WCS Superintendent Matt Farup, effectively ending his employment at the district.
Wynot delays moving forward with a July special bond election
On Thursday, just a day after Wynot Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss three potential bond proposals, WPS Superintendent Paul Hans announced on the school's website that the district would be delaying moving forward with a July special election for a potential bond issue.
Wakefield Community Schools officially parts ways with superintendent
Wakefield Community Schools held a special meeting Thursday afternoon to vote on the separation agreement for WCS Superintendent Matt Farup, effectively ending his employment at the district. The board also approved hiring the Nebraska School Board Association to find a replacement. The meeting was held at the high school and had only two agenda items. — To approve the separation agreement with Farup, which will end his employment as the superintendent of schools as of Tuesday, June 30.
Wynot Public Schools hosts second Q&A for school bond proposals
WYNOT — During a nearly two-hour-long special board meeting, which around 100 people attended, Wynot Public Schools gathered the public in Wynot High School’s gymnasium to give the community a breakdown of the three options the board had proposed for a new bond. Carlson West Povondra Architects, Otte Construction and Northland Securities explained each option’s amenities and the impact on the tax levy.
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JOY Center holds ‘You’re the Apple of My Pie’ for Norfolk Area Big Give
For an afternoon, Norfolk residents stopped by the JOY Center for their choice of pie, coffee and conversation as the center hosted “You’re the Apple of My Pie”, an event focused on gathering donations for the center while providing the public with their pick of either cherry, peach or apple pie. This event was the first one officially designed, planned and put together by new director Tina Collison.
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Northeast board approves Weller building program statement
The Northeast Community College Board of Governors has approved the program statement for the two-year plan to renovate the oldest building on campus. The state of the Weller building has been in talks for a while. Originally built in 1971 with additions in both 1972 and 1973, it had been the second-oldest building on campus, behind only Maclay.
Through loss and success, Norfolk senior will graduate with honors
Katherine Linke is a Norfolk High School senior planning on going to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the fall, a conclusion to a journey that was filled with so many emotions. When Linke first considered what she wanted to do after graduation, she knew she wanted to go into the medical field.
Northeast Community College Board of Governors
The Northeast Community College Board of Governors met Thursday at the Lifelong Learning Center, located at 801 W. Benjamin Ave. in Norfolk. Members present: Jeff Scherer, Pat Wojcik, Steve Anderson, Donovan Ellis, Del Ames, Terry Nelson, Diane Davies, Nicole Sedlacek and Carol Sibbel. Members absent: Julie Robinson and Dirk Petersen. Others in attendance: College administrators and staff, as well as one representative of the media.
Northeast GED graduate finishes his schooling, 13 years in the making
Northeast Community College’s adult education program lets students customize their path to graduation to fit with any lifestyle, including those looking to get a GED (general educational development). That’s exactly what soon-to-be GED graduate Thaaos Sandoval did. Sandoval dropped out of high school during his sophomore year, he would’ve graduated back in 2013. “I was a troubled youth,” he said. “Got addicted to drugs and alcohol at a young age, so I spent a lot of my life doing that.
Norfolk Catholic senior overcomes setbacks by believing in himself and God
Gage Yosten is set to graduate this week after a fulfilling career at Norfolk Catholic High School, where he participated in football, basketball and golf. He said his sophomore and freshman years were amazing; however, in his junior year, he suffered from a broken leg and a broken tibia and fibula. That came as a shock for him, as the Knights had just won the state championship the year before, and things were going great. “I never really had a serious injury before,” Yosten said. “...
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