Craig Dean Howell, 46, North Platte and Kimberlee Marie Meyer, 48, North Platte

Marcus Lloyd Miller, 24, North Platte and Alyssa Elizabeth Vedder, 25, North Platte

Brandon David Fimple, 31, North Platte and Kirsten Rachelle Soncksen, 28, North Platte

James William Holtz, 79, North Platte and Glenda Sue Stevenson, 76, Sedalia Missouri

Christopher Michael Spradlin, 25, North Platte and Wendy Kay DeCent, 24, North Platte

Christopher James Russell, 28, North Platte and Tiffany Michelle Forbes, 38, North Platte

Christopher David Mendoza, 24, North Platte and Shalma Denisse Fabela-Vazquez, 23, North Platte

Jarret Daniel Eichner, 44, North Platte and Jamee Marie Sosa, 39, North Platte

Dylan Jeffrey Moore, 23, North Platte and Marissa Danielle Nun, 23, North Platte

Samuel Jason Therien, 39, North Platte and Natasha Marie Bowers, 34, North Platte

Eric Lloyd Naranjo, 44, North Platte and Danielle Dawn DeVoogd, 38, North Platte

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Lincoln County Marriage Licenses

BARTON COUNTY—Two people were injured in an accident just afternoon Friday in Barton County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2015 Peterbilt semi driven by Clarence Ray&nbsp;Messick, 60, Saint John, was&nbsp; was following a 2022 John Deere 410R Sprayer driven by Jacob Tinsley, 30, Larned, eastbound on Kansas 96&nbsp;four miles northwest of Great Bend.

The semi began to pass the sprayer as the Peterbilt was making a left turn onto Northwest 30 Road.

The semi struck the left rear section of&nbsp; Sprayer causing it to rollover onto Northwest 30 Road. The semi&nbsp; came to rest on the south shoulder.

EMS transported Messick to Wesley Medical Center and Tinsley to the hospital in Great Bend.

BARTON COUNTY—Two people were injured in an accident just afternoon Friday in Barton County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2015 Peterbilt semi driven by Clarence Ray&nbsp;Messick, 60, Saint John, was&nbsp; was following a 2022 John Deere 410R Sprayer driven by Jacob Tinsley, 30, Larned, eastbound on Kansas 96&nbsp;four miles northwest of Great Bend.The semi began to pass the sprayer as the Peterbilt was making a left turn onto Northwest 30 Road.The semi struck the left rear section of&nbsp; Sprayer causing it to rollover onto Northwest 30 Road. The semi&nbsp; came to rest on the south shoulder.EMS transported Messick to Wesley Medical Center and Tinsley to the hospital in Great Bend.

2 hospitalized after semi crash into John Deere sprayer

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska collected more tax revenue than projected in April and is still well ahead of expectations for the current fiscal year, according to new numbers released Friday.

The state Department of Revenue reported net April tax receipts of $939 million, which is 66.7% above the official state forecast of $563 million. The numbers are often higher in April as taxpayers file their returns.

Net sales-and-use taxes were slightly below the forecast, while net indivdual and corporate incomes taxes and net miscellaneous taxes all came in higher than predicted.

Nebraska has collected $5.153 billion in the current fiscal year that ends on June 30. That’s 11.1% above the official forecast of $4.637 billion.

The projections were set by the Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board at its last meeting in February. Nebraska lawmakers and governors use the projections to determine how much tax money they have at their disposal.

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 </figure>By ASSOCIATED PRESSLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska collected more tax revenue than projected in April and is still well ahead of expectations for the current fiscal year, according to new numbers released Friday.The state Department of Revenue reported net April tax receipts of $939 million, which is 66.7% above the official state forecast of $563 million. The numbers are often higher in April as taxpayers file their returns.Net sales-and-use taxes were slightly below the forecast, while net indivdual and corporate incomes taxes and net miscellaneous taxes all came in higher than predicted.Nebraska has collected $5.153 billion in the current fiscal year that ends on June 30. That’s 11.1% above the official forecast of $4.637 billion.The projections were set by the Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board at its last meeting in February. Nebraska lawmakers and governors use the projections to determine how much tax money they have at their disposal.

Nebraska tax collections beat expectations in April

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A federal judge dismissed the claims of seven women who alleged the University of Nebraska-Lincoln didn’t adequately respond to their complaints of being sexually assaulted or harassed, including four women who said they were victims of Cornhuskers athletes.

In his ruling Wednesday, U.S. District Chief Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. allowed two other women who are plaintiffs to proceed with a portion of the case.

The lawsuit filed in July 2020 alleged violations of Title IX, the federal civil rights law ensuring equal opportunities for women in education. It said university training for students on sexual misconduct policies and investigation and reporting procedures are inadequate.

Rossiter, Jr. found the university did make mistakes but was not “deliberately indifferent” in its response to the seven women’s complaints and didn’t put the students at risk of further harm or violate their civil rights.

“The opinion provides substantial affirmation for the university’s confidence in its overall Title IX process,” the university said in a statement to media outlets. “While we cannot comment on the specifics of any Title IX case, every case is difficult and investigated on the information made available. The University disagrees with the factual assertions in the remaining claims and will continue to actively defend the litigation.”

A former Nebraska volleyball player and eight other women alleged a pattern of unresponsiveness, sloppiness and indifference by university employees in charge of investigating allegations of sexual misconduct.

The volleyball player, Capri Davis, alleged she was groped at an off-campus party. She later transferred to Texas.

Two athletes named in the case and accused of wrongdoing are former football players Katerian LeGrone and Andre Hunt. They were expelled in April 2020.

Both were criminally charged. LeGrone was found not guilty of sexual assault and Hunt was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine for a misdemeanor charge of false reporting. Hunt was initially charged with first-degree sexual assault but later pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor charge.

The Title IX lawsuit attracted the attention of the U.S. Department of Justice. The department’s Civil Rights Division, in a filing last summer, criticized the university’s response to the women’s claims.

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 </figure>By ASSOCIATED PRESSLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A federal judge dismissed the claims of seven women who alleged the University of Nebraska-Lincoln didn’t adequately respond to their complaints of being sexually assaulted or harassed, including four women who said they were victims of Cornhuskers athletes.In his ruling Wednesday, U.S. District Chief Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. allowed two other women who are plaintiffs to proceed with a portion of the case.The lawsuit filed in July 2020 alleged violations of Title IX, the federal civil rights law ensuring equal opportunities for women in education. It said university training for students on sexual misconduct policies and investigation and reporting procedures are inadequate.Rossiter, Jr. found the university did make mistakes but was not “deliberately indifferent” in its response to the seven women’s complaints and didn’t put the students at risk of further harm or violate their civil rights.“The opinion provides substantial affirmation for the university’s confidence in its overall Title IX process,” the university said in a statement to media outlets. “While we cannot comment on the specifics of any Title IX case, every case is difficult and investigated on the information made available. The University disagrees with the factual assertions in the remaining claims and will continue to actively defend the litigation.”A former Nebraska volleyball player and eight other women alleged a pattern of unresponsiveness, sloppiness and indifference by university employees in charge of investigating allegations of sexual misconduct.The volleyball player, Capri Davis, alleged she was groped at an off-campus party. She later transferred to Texas.Two athletes named in the case and accused of wrongdoing are former football players Katerian LeGrone and Andre Hunt. They were expelled in April 2020.Both were criminally charged. LeGrone was found not guilty of sexual assault and Hunt was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine for a misdemeanor charge of false reporting. Hunt was initially charged with first-degree sexual assault but later pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor charge.The Title IX lawsuit attracted the attention of the U.S. Department of Justice. The department’s Civil Rights Division, in a filing last summer, criticized the university’s response to the women’s claims.

Federal judge tosses most misconduct cases against Nebraska

By SCOTT CARLSON North Platte Post

NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-A North Platte man has been arrested on allegations of incest and sexual assault of a child.

According to police on May 1, the police department was contacted in regards to a possible sexual assault of a child that had occurred several days earlier.

Officers investigated and the victim was interviewed at the Small Voices Child Advocacy Center.

Police said as the investigation progressed, it was revealed that Shaunmichael Hopkins, 33, had subjected the minor to sexual penetration between April 22 and 24.&nbsp;

Police determined there was probable cause to arrest Hopkins on suspicion of incest and 1st-degree sexual assault of a child.

On May 12, Hopkins was placed under arrest and jailed at the Lincoln County Detention Center.

The Lincoln Police Department assisted North Platte police with the investigation.

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 </figure>By SCOTT CARLSON North Platte PostNORTH PLATTE, Neb.-A North Platte man has been arrested on allegations of incest and sexual assault of a child.According to police on May 1, the police department was contacted in regards to a possible sexual assault of a child that had occurred several days earlier.Officers investigated and the victim was interviewed at the Small Voices Child Advocacy Center.Police said as the investigation progressed, it was revealed that Shaunmichael Hopkins, 33, had subjected the minor to sexual penetration between April 22 and 24.&nbsp;Police determined there was probable cause to arrest Hopkins on suspicion of incest and 1st-degree sexual assault of a child.On May 12, Hopkins was placed under arrest and jailed at the Lincoln County Detention Center.The Lincoln Police Department assisted North Platte police with the investigation.

North Platte man accused of incest, child sexual assault

BROKEN BOW, Neb.-The Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Custer County Sheriff’s Office and Broken Bow Police Department, is investigating a suspected murder-suicide that occurred overnight.

At approximately 1:45 a.m. Friday, NSP was requested by local law enforcement to investigate a homicide in Broken Bow. The victim, Angie Miller, 45, was located deceased inside her home in the 800 block of N. 13th&nbsp;Street in Broken Bow.

Investigators developed a suspect, identified as Ryan Miller, 47, who was the ex-husband of Angie Miller. Investigators learned of a location near Anselmo where Ryan Miller often went. At approximately 4:45 a.m., troopers located Miller in a pasture at that location near Anselmo. Miller was found deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

This is an ongoing investigation. If you have any information relevant to this investigation, please contact the Nebraska State Patrol at 308-535-8270.

The obituary for Angie Miller may be found <a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/e3d589b7-8f8c-4449-bd09-93ecc0cf3279">HERE</a>.

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 </figure>By NEBRASKA STATE PATROLBROKEN BOW, Neb.-The Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Custer County Sheriff’s Office and Broken Bow Police Department, is investigating a suspected murder-suicide that occurred overnight.At approximately 1:45 a.m. Friday, NSP was requested by local law enforcement to investigate a homicide in Broken Bow. The victim, Angie Miller, 45, was located deceased inside her home in the 800 block of N. 13th&nbsp;Street in Broken Bow.Investigators developed a suspect, identified as Ryan Miller, 47, who was the ex-husband of Angie Miller. Investigators learned of a location near Anselmo where Ryan Miller often went. At approximately 4:45 a.m., troopers located Miller in a pasture at that location near Anselmo. Miller was found deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.This is an ongoing investigation. If you have any information relevant to this investigation, please contact the Nebraska State Patrol at 308-535-8270.The obituary for Angie Miller may be found <a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/e3d589b7-8f8c-4449-bd09-93ecc0cf3279">HERE</a>.

NSP investigating suspected murder-suicide in Custer County

News Release Nebraska Game and Parks

CRAWFORD, Neb.-Live theatre is returning to Fort Robinson State Park near Crawford this summer.

After a two-year interruption because of COVID-19 precautions, the Post Playhouse will begin its summer run of five musicals the last weekend of May.

Tom Ossowski, the Playhouse’s producing artistic director, said the repertory theatre was in the process of contracting performers when the pandemic struck in 2020, and the long break makes it especially gratifying to be back in rehearsals this year.

“We’re not just a theatre about doing a show; we’re a theatre about our community and bringing people together,” Ossowski said. “And, that’s been the hard part. Not being able to let people come together over the summer, see a show, have dinner and have a nice evening out. But, it’s also nice to just be back performing again.”

The first of the shows, “Damn Yankees,” begins May 27. Joining the rotating schedule will be “Desperate Measures” on June 3, “The Sound of Music” on June 10, “Church Basement Ladies” on June 24 and “Something Rotten!” on July 1. The shows will run through Aug. 14.

“I think we’ve picked up a great season that offers something for everyone. Something a little bit more sophisticated for the adults and something more splashy or entertaining for our young audiences,” Ossowski said.

The Playhouse again has hired professional performers from points throughout the country, along with a few actors from the surrounding region. “The Sound of Music” features local youth in its cast.

The season schedule, tickets and more are available at&nbsp;<a href="http://postplayhouse.com/" target="_blank">postplayhouse.com</a>. Tickets are available for individual performances, and four- and five-show season subscriptions with a discounted rate. Tickets also can be purchased by calling the box office at 888-665-1976.

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 </figure>News Release Nebraska Game and ParksCRAWFORD, Neb.-Live theatre is returning to Fort Robinson State Park near Crawford this summer.After a two-year interruption because of COVID-19 precautions, the Post Playhouse will begin its summer run of five musicals the last weekend of May.Tom Ossowski, the Playhouse’s producing artistic director, said the repertory theatre was in the process of contracting performers when the pandemic struck in 2020, and the long break makes it especially gratifying to be back in rehearsals this year.“We’re not just a theatre about doing a show; we’re a theatre about our community and bringing people together,” Ossowski said. “And, that’s been the hard part. Not being able to let people come together over the summer, see a show, have dinner and have a nice evening out. But, it’s also nice to just be back performing again.”The first of the shows, “Damn Yankees,” begins May 27. Joining the rotating schedule will be “Desperate Measures” on June 3, “The Sound of Music” on June 10, “Church Basement Ladies” on June 24 and “Something Rotten!” on July 1. The shows will run through Aug. 14.“I think we’ve picked up a great season that offers something for everyone. Something a little bit more sophisticated for the adults and something more splashy or entertaining for our young audiences,” Ossowski said.<figure>
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 </figure>The Playhouse again has hired professional performers from points throughout the country, along with a few actors from the surrounding region. “The Sound of Music” features local youth in its cast.The season schedule, tickets and more are available at&nbsp;<a href="http://postplayhouse.com/" target="_blank">postplayhouse.com</a>. Tickets are available for individual performances, and four- and five-show season subscriptions with a discounted rate. Tickets also can be purchased by calling the box office at 888-665-1976.

Ft. Robinson's Post Playhouse returns after 2-year hiatus

North Platte, Ne - This years NebraskaLAND Days celebration is June 15-25 with events planned throuout the North Platte footprint. Each Friday leading up to the event, Eagle Communications will visit with Executive Director David Fudge about this years Calendar of Events. See the full Calendar at <a href="https://nebraskalanddays.com">https://nebraskalanddays.com/</a>.

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Nebraskaland Days - Conversation With David Fudge (May 13)

STURGIS, S.D.-With the 2022 Sturgis Rally just a few months away, the Sturgis Police Department, as it does every year, is looking to hire additional officers.

The department said they are seeking full-time certified officers to work the rally from Aug. 5-13.

Officers interested in working the rally can contact Paula Basker for more information at 605-347-5070.

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Sturgis police hiring officers to work 2022 motorcycle rally

LEMOYNE, Neb.-Our fire departments need our support maybe more than ever after wildfires have ravaged parts of Nebraska.

You have an opportunity to support Keystone-Lemoyne Fire &amp; Rescue in a tasty way this weekend.

The department will host their Annual Roast Beef feed May 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the fire station.

The meal features home-cooked roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and dinner rolls.

The cost is a free-will donation to the department.&nbsp;

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Keystone-Lemoyne Fire & Rescue to host Annual Road Beef Feed

Scotty was joined on Good Morning North Platte (FM 98.1) by Elizabeth and Becky from People's Health in North Platte to talk about their Condom Closet and other services they provide. Listen and visit wicandfamilyplanning.com for more information.

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&nbsp; Scotty was joined on Good Morning North Platte (FM 98.1) by Holly Carlini from the Prairie Arts Center. The works of Sandhills native Jake Hebbert are featured in the Main Gallery at PAC, which is open for viewing Tuesday through Saturday from 11-4. Listen and visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.prairieartscenter.org/">www.prairieartscenter.org</a>&nbsp;for more information.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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McCOOK, Neb.-A McCook man has died after his motorcycle collided with a vehicle in McCook.

According to police at around 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, police and fire were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of West B. St. and Highway 83.

An investigation revealed a Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by Eugene Bailey, 28, was westbound on B. St. when it collided with a Ford F-150 driven by Solio Rodriguez, 52, of McCook.

Police said Rodriguez was traveling eastbound and attempted to turn north onto the Highway when the two vehicles collided.

Rodriguez and Bailey were both transported to McCook Community Hospital where Bailey was later pronounced dead.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing by McCook Police and the Nebraska State Patrol.

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Runza Restaurant opened in Alliance on May 12 located near Holiday Inn Express on Highway 385. 

This is the fourth Runza Restaurant in the Panhandle owned by franchisees Neal and Lora Blomenkamp. They also run restaurants in Chadron, Scottsbluff and Gering. 

Neal Blomenkamp told Panhandle Post that "opportunity presented itself" when he learned land was available next to Alliance's newest hotel.

"I've always thought Alliance would be a good community for Runza," Blomenkamp said. "I live in Scottsbluff/Gering and so when they said this is what we have for land, we decided to move forward at that time. My wife and I are franchisees. And then I have three children,  Spencer, Brooke and Tanner who were also involved in the Runza. And they felt like it would be a good move, so that's kind of how we ended up there. We receive lots of Alliance residents in Scottsbluff, Gering and Chadron."

Blomenkamp said the new Runza location will help grow the company and help travelers discover the restaurant. 

"Obviously, you're on the Ports-to-Plains Highway and it will help I guess educate the rest of the United States what Runza is...and what a high performing Nebraska based company is since 1949."

Blomenkamp said Runza also likes to give back to the communities they're in. 

"We're definitely a community partner," Blomenkamp said. "We live in western Nebraska, we understand the importance of promoting just all the different not-for-profit organizations. I personally and my family we like to help for beautification. And just a lot with kids programs, whether it be educational, the arts, sports, those types of things. So we can only first give what is first been given to us. We like to share that with whatever communities were involved in."

The Alliance Runza will employee 25-30 people. 

By KALIN KROHE Panhandle PostRunza Restaurant opened in Alliance on May 12 located near Holiday Inn Express on Highway 385. This is the fourth Runza Restaurant in the Panhandle owned by franchisees Neal and Lora Blomenkamp. They also run restaurants in Chadron, Scottsbluff and Gering. Neal Blomenkamp told Panhandle Post that "opportunity presented itself" when he learned land was available next to Alliance's newest hotel.<figure>
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 </figure>"I've always thought Alliance would be a good community for Runza," Blomenkamp said. "I live in Scottsbluff/Gering and so when they said this is what we have for land, we decided to move forward at that time. My wife and I are franchisees. And then I have three children, Spencer, Brooke and Tanner who were also involved in the Runza. And they felt like it would be a good move, so that's kind of how we ended up there. We receive lots of Alliance residents in Scottsbluff, Gering and Chadron."Blomenkamp said the new Runza location will help grow the company and help travelers discover the restaurant. "Obviously, you're on the Ports-to-Plains Highway and it will help I guess educate the rest of the United States what Runza is...and what a high performing Nebraska based company is since 1949."Blomenkamp said Runza also likes to give back to the communities they're in. "We're definitely a community partner," Blomenkamp said. "We live in western Nebraska, we understand the importance of promoting just all the different not-for-profit organizations. I personally and my family we like to help for beautification. And just a lot with kids programs, whether it be educational, the arts, sports, those types of things. So we can only first give what is first been given to us. We like to share that with whatever communities were involved in."The Alliance Runza will employee 25-30 people.

Runza opens in Alliance 

LINCOLN, Neb.-Governor Pete Ricketts proclaimed May as “Foster Care Month” during a morning ceremony at the State Capitol.&nbsp; He was joined by leaders from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Children and Family Services (CFS) and partner nonprofits supporting foster care in Nebraska.

“Foster parents step into the gap when a child’s biological parents are unable to offer care,” said Gov. Ricketts.&nbsp; “Their selfless investment of time and energy makes a lasting impact on the youth in their care.&nbsp; I encourage Nebraskans to support foster parents in their communities, and I invite families to consider opening their home to a child in need of foster care.”

Governor Ricketts and DHHS encourage Nebraskans to consider becoming foster parents. &nbsp;Foster parents are crucial to a strong foster care system, and they have a unique opportunity to positively change the life of a child forever.

The Children’s Bureau set the theme for this year’s Foster Care Month as&nbsp;Relative and Kin Connections: Keeping Families Strong&nbsp;signifying the importance of relatives being involved in the lives of foster children. &nbsp;CFS Director Stephanie Beasley emphasized the importance of relative and kinship placement saying, “When children enter the foster care system, placing them with relatives provides invaluable support structures and lessens the impact of trauma. &nbsp;That is why CFS has a majority of our children in care placed with relatives. &nbsp;This remarkable accomplishment is a testament to the great work our teammates do every day to aid children entering care.”

Becoming a foster parent involves five steps, which those interested in becoming foster parents should review to see if they qualify.

1. Background checks -&nbsp;These are required for all members of their household ages 18&nbsp;years old and older, including a national criminal history check through fingerprinting for all household members ages 18 and older.

2. Home Study -&nbsp;A home study is required and is conducted by either the Department of Health and Human Services or a contracted foster care agency.&nbsp;

3. References -&nbsp;Three positive references are required&nbsp;for each adult household member who will provide care to children.

4. Application -&nbsp;A completed foster care licensing application and a health information report are required&nbsp;for each adult household member providing care, signed by a health practitioner. &nbsp;These forms are provided by DHHS.

5. Training -&nbsp;Adult household members providing care&nbsp;are required to&nbsp;attend foster parent pre-service training. &nbsp;This training is offered by DHHS.

Prospective foster parents seeking more information should visit&nbsp;<a href="https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Foster-Care.aspx" target="_blank">dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Foster-Care.aspx</a>&nbsp;or contact the Nebraska Foster and Adoptive Parent Association hotline at 1-800-7PARENT. Additional information and support for individuals considering becoming foster parents can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnfapa.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccio.webmstr%40nebraska.gov%7C085a2a8525224e0bb73008da3433d506%7C043207dfe6894bf6902001038f11f0b1%7C0%7C0%7C637879694467356210%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=x%2FTctKx%2F%2BocY4A3B8tVZdcqRTi79gDrGtQUxAi2B9uE%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">nfapa.org</a>. &nbsp;Parents who are already fostering a child can visit the Nebraska Friends of Foster Children website at&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fne-friends.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccio.webmstr%40nebraska.gov%7C085a2a8525224e0bb73008da3433d506%7C043207dfe6894bf6902001038f11f0b1%7C0%7C0%7C637879694467356210%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=NljU4GLEoYbLoNm0DSfCoZQI5xF2N%2BYAGG6EZA9f30k%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">ne-friends.org</a>&nbsp;to apply for grants or access unique resources that assist with providing care for foster children.

Video from today’s news conference is available by&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FGovernorPeteRicketts%2Fvideos%2F542787524137934&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccio.webmstr%40nebraska.gov%7C085a2a8525224e0bb73008da3433d506%7C043207dfe6894bf6902001038f11f0b1%7C0%7C0%7C637879694467356210%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=wZupS%2BhFYZezC23ipVq6MTfJsJe6qhS%2F5i2GJeKkmBg%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.

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 </figure>News Release Governor RickettsLINCOLN, Neb.-Governor Pete Ricketts proclaimed May as “Foster Care Month” during a morning ceremony at the State Capitol.&nbsp; He was joined by leaders from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Children and Family Services (CFS) and partner nonprofits supporting foster care in Nebraska.“Foster parents step into the gap when a child’s biological parents are unable to offer care,” said Gov. Ricketts.&nbsp; “Their selfless investment of time and energy makes a lasting impact on the youth in their care.&nbsp; I encourage Nebraskans to support foster parents in their communities, and I invite families to consider opening their home to a child in need of foster care.”Governor Ricketts and DHHS encourage Nebraskans to consider becoming foster parents. &nbsp;Foster parents are crucial to a strong foster care system, and they have a unique opportunity to positively change the life of a child forever.The Children’s Bureau set the theme for this year’s Foster Care Month as&nbsp;Relative and Kin Connections: Keeping Families Strong&nbsp;signifying the importance of relatives being involved in the lives of foster children. &nbsp;CFS Director Stephanie Beasley emphasized the importance of relative and kinship placement saying, “When children enter the foster care system, placing them with relatives provides invaluable support structures and lessens the impact of trauma. &nbsp;That is why CFS has a majority of our children in care placed with relatives. &nbsp;This remarkable accomplishment is a testament to the great work our teammates do every day to aid children entering care.”Becoming a foster parent involves five steps, which those interested in becoming foster parents should review to see if they qualify.1. Background checks -&nbsp;These are required for all members of their household ages 18&nbsp;years old and older, including a national criminal history check through fingerprinting for all household members ages 18 and older.2. Home Study -&nbsp;A home study is required and is conducted by either the Department of Health and Human Services or a contracted foster care agency.&nbsp;3. References -&nbsp;Three positive references are required&nbsp;for each adult household member who will provide care to children.4. Application -&nbsp;A completed foster care licensing application and a health information report are required&nbsp;for each adult household member providing care, signed by a health practitioner. &nbsp;These forms are provided by DHHS.5. Training -&nbsp;Adult household members providing care&nbsp;are required to&nbsp;attend foster parent pre-service training. &nbsp;This training is offered by DHHS.Prospective foster parents seeking more information should visit&nbsp;<a href="https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Foster-Care.aspx" target="_blank">dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Foster-Care.aspx</a>&nbsp;or contact the Nebraska Foster and Adoptive Parent Association hotline at 1-800-7PARENT. Additional information and support for individuals considering becoming foster parents can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnfapa.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccio.webmstr%40nebraska.gov%7C085a2a8525224e0bb73008da3433d506%7C043207dfe6894bf6902001038f11f0b1%7C0%7C0%7C637879694467356210%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=x%2FTctKx%2F%2BocY4A3B8tVZdcqRTi79gDrGtQUxAi2B9uE%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">nfapa.org</a>. &nbsp;Parents who are already fostering a child can visit the Nebraska Friends of Foster Children website at&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fne-friends.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccio.webmstr%40nebraska.gov%7C085a2a8525224e0bb73008da3433d506%7C043207dfe6894bf6902001038f11f0b1%7C0%7C0%7C637879694467356210%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=NljU4GLEoYbLoNm0DSfCoZQI5xF2N%2BYAGG6EZA9f30k%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">ne-friends.org</a>&nbsp;to apply for grants or access unique resources that assist with providing care for foster children.Video from today’s news conference is available by&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FGovernorPeteRicketts%2Fvideos%2F542787524137934&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccio.webmstr%40nebraska.gov%7C085a2a8525224e0bb73008da3433d506%7C043207dfe6894bf6902001038f11f0b1%7C0%7C0%7C637879694467356210%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=wZupS%2BhFYZezC23ipVq6MTfJsJe6qhS%2F5i2GJeKkmBg%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.<a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/2ddcec21-000f-4ace-b19e-4250120d6629">&nbsp;&nbsp;Download The Post app for iOs or Android</a><figure>
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Gov. Ricketts, DHHS proclaim May 'Foster Care Month' in Nebraska

Governor Pete Ricketts, in accordance with a proclamation from the White House, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff immediately in solemn remembrance of American lives lost due to the coronavirus. &nbsp;According to the proclamation, COVID-19 has claimed the lives of one million Americans.

Flags will be flown at half-staff beginning immediately and return to full staff at sunset on Monday, May 16, 2022.

The proclamation is available by&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmcusercontent.com%2Ff620288bb41dd81f9c715ef4d%2Ffiles%2Ffb2389e4-2cdc-9f97-2048-0b27d081aa02%2FREMEMBERING_THE_1_000_000_AMERICANS_LOST_TO_COVID_19..pdf&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccio.webmstr%40nebraska.gov%7C9abfae51f9974990709d08da343648b9%7C043207dfe6894bf6902001038f11f0b1%7C0%7C0%7C637879705017351277%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=CToZivnpGzp5CmeDFJzFTXD%2BmZ1Qh0IxaOc70z8TLLM%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>News Release Governor RickettsGovernor Pete Ricketts, in accordance with a proclamation from the White House, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff immediately in solemn remembrance of American lives lost due to the coronavirus. &nbsp;According to the proclamation, COVID-19 has claimed the lives of one million Americans.Flags will be flown at half-staff beginning immediately and return to full staff at sunset on Monday, May 16, 2022.The proclamation is available by&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmcusercontent.com%2Ff620288bb41dd81f9c715ef4d%2Ffiles%2Ffb2389e4-2cdc-9f97-2048-0b27d081aa02%2FREMEMBERING_THE_1_000_000_AMERICANS_LOST_TO_COVID_19..pdf&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccio.webmstr%40nebraska.gov%7C9abfae51f9974990709d08da343648b9%7C043207dfe6894bf6902001038f11f0b1%7C0%7C0%7C637879705017351277%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=CToZivnpGzp5CmeDFJzFTXD%2BmZ1Qh0IxaOc70z8TLLM%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.&nbsp;

Flags in Neb. to be lowered in remembrance of Americans lost to COVID

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — At the height of the pandemic, the meat processing industry worked closely with political appointees in the Trump administration to stave off health restrictions and keep slaughterhouses open even as COVID-19 spread rapidly among workers, according to a Congressional report released Thursday.

The report by the House’s Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis said meat companies pushed to keep their plants open even though they knew workers&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nfl-colorado-mexico-greeley-football-da66aaeb93f57d98e62c67575b7f5dda">were at high risk of catching the virus</a>. The lobbying led to health and labor officials watering down their recommendations for the industry and culminated in an executive order President Donald Trump issued in the spring of 2020 designating meat plants as critical infrastructure that needed to remain open.

Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn, who leads the subcommittee, said USDA officials and the industry prioritized production and profits over the health of workers and communities as&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-business-health-pandemics-congress-72e766be17083ad819ea3ac26cb7fb76">at least 59,000 workers caught the virus and 269 workers died</a>.

“The shameful conduct of corporate executives pursuing profit at any cost during a crisis and government officials eager to do their bidding regardless of resulting harm to the public must never be repeated,” Clyburn said.

Former Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue, who now leads the University System of Georgia, didn’t immediately respond Thursday.

The report is based on communications between industry executives, lobbyists and USDA officials and other documents the committee received from government agencies, Tyson Foods, Smithfield Foods, JBS, Cargill, National Beef, Hormel and other companies. Those firms control 85% of the beef market and 70% of pork production nationwide.

The North American Meat Institute trade group said the report distorts the truth and ignores the steps companies took as they spent billions of dollars to retool plants and purchase protective gear for workers as the world learned more about the virus in 2020.

“The House Select Committee has done the nation a disservice,” the trade group’s President and CEO Julie Anna Potts said. “The Committee could have tried to learn what the industry did to stop the spread of COVID among meat and poultry workers, reducing positive cases associated with the industry while cases were surging across the country. Instead, the Committee uses 20/20 hindsight and cherry picks data to support a narrative that is completely unrepresentative of the early days of an unprecedented national emergency.”

One of the major unions that represents workers at the processing plants condemned the way the Trump administration helped the meat industry.

“We only wish that the Trump Administration cared as much about the lives of working people as it did about meat, pork and poultry products,” said Stuart Appelbaum, President of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union. “We understood that poultry plants needed to shut down for deep cleaning and to save worker’s lives. If the Trump Administration had developed meaningful safety requirements for workers early on as they should have, this would not have even become an issue.”

The report said meat companies were slow to take measures to protect workers from the virus and pushed to make&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-us-news-ap-top-news-ia-state-wire-sd-state-wire-aa3cced1b5c5c40a4bc09db805393d80">government recommendations</a>&nbsp;to require masks to be worn, install dividers between work stations and encourage social distancing in their plants optional. The industry has defended its response to the pandemic in the past and major meat companies say they aggressively worked to meet those safety standards and took additional steps to protect workers.

But the report cited a message that a Koch Foods executive sent a lobbyist in the spring of 2020 that said the industry shouldn’t do more than screen employees’ temperatures at the door of plants. The lobbyist agreed and said “Now to get rid of those pesky health departments!”

To that end, the report said USDA officials — at the behest of meat companies — tried to use the executive order Trump issued to stop state and local health officials from ordering plants to shut down.

Even with those efforts, U.S. meat production still fell to about 60% of normal during the spring of 2020 because a number of major plants were&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/business-ap-top-news-us-news-sioux-falls-south-dakota-83ef6383e6a437aae20962e3c9de8855">forced to temporarily close</a>&nbsp;for deep cleaning and safety upgrades or operated at slower speeds because of worker shortages.

Documents uncovered by the committee showed that meat companies pushed hard for the executive order partly because they believed it will help shield them from liability if workers got sick or died — something a federal appeals court later rejected in a lawsuit against Tyson over worker deaths at an Iowa plant. Emails show that the companies themselves submitted a draft of the executive order to the administration days before it was issued.

Early on in the pandemic, meat companies knew the virus was spreading rapidly among their workers because infection rates were much higher in the plants and their surrounding communities. The report said that in April 2020, a doctor at a hospital near a JBS plant in Cactus, Texas, told the company and government officials in an email that there was clearly a major outbreak at the plant because every COVID-19 patient at the hospital either worked at the plant or was related to a worker. “Your employees will get sick and may die if this factory remains open,” the doctor warned.

The report also highlighted the way meat companies aggressively pushed back against government safety recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. That led to the final guidance including language that effectively made the rules optional because it said the recommendations should be done “if feasible” or “where possible.”

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 </figure>By JOSH FUNK Associated PressOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — At the height of the pandemic, the meat processing industry worked closely with political appointees in the Trump administration to stave off health restrictions and keep slaughterhouses open even as COVID-19 spread rapidly among workers, according to a Congressional report released Thursday.The report by the House’s Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis said meat companies pushed to keep their plants open even though they knew workers&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nfl-colorado-mexico-greeley-football-da66aaeb93f57d98e62c67575b7f5dda">were at high risk of catching the virus</a>. The lobbying led to health and labor officials watering down their recommendations for the industry and culminated in an executive order President Donald Trump issued in the spring of 2020 designating meat plants as critical infrastructure that needed to remain open.Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn, who leads the subcommittee, said USDA officials and the industry prioritized production and profits over the health of workers and communities as&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-business-health-pandemics-congress-72e766be17083ad819ea3ac26cb7fb76">at least 59,000 workers caught the virus and 269 workers died</a>.“The shameful conduct of corporate executives pursuing profit at any cost during a crisis and government officials eager to do their bidding regardless of resulting harm to the public must never be repeated,” Clyburn said.Former Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue, who now leads the University System of Georgia, didn’t immediately respond Thursday.The report is based on communications between industry executives, lobbyists and USDA officials and other documents the committee received from government agencies, Tyson Foods, Smithfield Foods, JBS, Cargill, National Beef, Hormel and other companies. Those firms control 85% of the beef market and 70% of pork production nationwide.The North American Meat Institute trade group said the report distorts the truth and ignores the steps companies took as they spent billions of dollars to retool plants and purchase protective gear for workers as the world learned more about the virus in 2020.“The House Select Committee has done the nation a disservice,” the trade group’s President and CEO Julie Anna Potts said. “The Committee could have tried to learn what the industry did to stop the spread of COVID among meat and poultry workers, reducing positive cases associated with the industry while cases were surging across the country. Instead, the Committee uses 20/20 hindsight and cherry picks data to support a narrative that is completely unrepresentative of the early days of an unprecedented national emergency.”One of the major unions that represents workers at the processing plants condemned the way the Trump administration helped the meat industry.“We only wish that the Trump Administration cared as much about the lives of working people as it did about meat, pork and poultry products,” said Stuart Appelbaum, President of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union. “We understood that poultry plants needed to shut down for deep cleaning and to save worker’s lives. If the Trump Administration had developed meaningful safety requirements for workers early on as they should have, this would not have even become an issue.”The report said meat companies were slow to take measures to protect workers from the virus and pushed to make&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-us-news-ap-top-news-ia-state-wire-sd-state-wire-aa3cced1b5c5c40a4bc09db805393d80">government recommendations</a>&nbsp;to require masks to be worn, install dividers between work stations and encourage social distancing in their plants optional. The industry has defended its response to the pandemic in the past and major meat companies say they aggressively worked to meet those safety standards and took additional steps to protect workers.But the report cited a message that a Koch Foods executive sent a lobbyist in the spring of 2020 that said the industry shouldn’t do more than screen employees’ temperatures at the door of plants. The lobbyist agreed and said “Now to get rid of those pesky health departments!”To that end, the report said USDA officials — at the behest of meat companies — tried to use the executive order Trump issued to stop state and local health officials from ordering plants to shut down.Even with those efforts, U.S. meat production still fell to about 60% of normal during the spring of 2020 because a number of major plants were&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/business-ap-top-news-us-news-sioux-falls-south-dakota-83ef6383e6a437aae20962e3c9de8855">forced to temporarily close</a>&nbsp;for deep cleaning and safety upgrades or operated at slower speeds because of worker shortages.Documents uncovered by the committee showed that meat companies pushed hard for the executive order partly because they believed it will help shield them from liability if workers got sick or died — something a federal appeals court later rejected in a lawsuit against Tyson over worker deaths at an Iowa plant. Emails show that the companies themselves submitted a draft of the executive order to the administration days before it was issued.Early on in the pandemic, meat companies knew the virus was spreading rapidly among their workers because infection rates were much higher in the plants and their surrounding communities. The report said that in April 2020, a doctor at a hospital near a JBS plant in Cactus, Texas, told the company and government officials in an email that there was clearly a major outbreak at the plant because every COVID-19 patient at the hospital either worked at the plant or was related to a worker. “Your employees will get sick and may die if this factory remains open,” the doctor warned.The report also highlighted the way meat companies aggressively pushed back against government safety recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. That led to the final guidance including language that effectively made the rules optional because it said the recommendations should be done “if feasible” or “where possible.”

Report criticizes meat industry, USDA response to pandemic

Story by Mid-Plains Community College Communications&nbsp;

North Platte Community College volleyball player Madison Neely has signed a letter of intent to play for Peru State College.

She is the second NPCC volleyball player to transfer to Peru State. Neely’s teammate, Allie Schneider, announced her intentions in April.

“I chose Peru because I knew I wasn’t ready to be done playing my favorite sport, and the [Peru] team was very welcoming when I visited,” Neely said. “They also have a pre-radiology program, which is the field I plan to pursue a career in. During my time here at North Platte, I have made many lifelong friendships and have had great opportunities academically and athletically. I have learned so much throughout my time here and am thankful for my coaches, teammates and the great instructors here in North Platte.”

The 5-foot, 9-inch middle blocker from Broken Bow ended the year second in the region in service aces per set with .38 and third in the region with blocks per set with an average of .7.

Altogether, Neely managed 124 kills, 47 service aces, 80 blocks and 105 digs for the Knights last season.

During her time at NPCC, Neely has helped her team win both the regional and district championships. She has also qualified for the Dean’s and President’s lists.

“I am excited for Madi and her decision to continue playing,” said NPCC head volleyball coach Alexa McCall. “Madi has been an integral player during her two years with us, having to step in as a freshman middle and adapt quickly. She is one of the hardest working and toughest players I have ever coached. I am also proud of Madi and the things she has contributed to our Knight family. She is a great representative of our program. We wish her the best of luck as she continues her academic and athletic

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 </figure>North Platte Community College volleyball player Madison Neely has signed a letter of intent to play for Peru State College.She is the second NPCC volleyball player to transfer to Peru State. Neely’s teammate, Allie Schneider, announced her intentions in April.“I chose Peru because I knew I wasn’t ready to be done playing my favorite sport, and the [Peru] team was very welcoming when I visited,” Neely said. “They also have a pre-radiology program, which is the field I plan to pursue a career in. During my time here at North Platte, I have made many lifelong friendships and have had great opportunities academically and athletically. I have learned so much throughout my time here and am thankful for my coaches, teammates and the great instructors here in North Platte.”The 5-foot, 9-inch middle blocker from Broken Bow ended the year second in the region in service aces per set with .38 and third in the region with blocks per set with an average of .7.Altogether, Neely managed 124 kills, 47 service aces, 80 blocks and 105 digs for the Knights last season.During her time at NPCC, Neely has helped her team win both the regional and district championships. She has also qualified for the Dean’s and President’s lists.“I am excited for Madi and her decision to continue playing,” said NPCC head volleyball coach Alexa McCall. “Madi has been an integral player during her two years with us, having to step in as a freshman middle and adapt quickly. She is one of the hardest working and toughest players I have ever coached. I am also proud of Madi and the things she has contributed to our Knight family. She is a great representative of our program. We wish her the best of luck as she continues her academic and athletic

Neely to continue volleyball career at Peru State

Great Plains Health received an ‘A’ rating from the <a href="https://www.hospitalsafetygrade.org/">Leapfrog
Hospital Safety Grade</a> for spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes Great
Plains Health’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and
error in the hospital.

“This is the sixth consecutive term that Great Plains Health
has earned an ‘A’
rating. It’s simply
outstanding,” Barb Petersen, chief quality officer of Great Plains Health,
says. “We are consistent in our practices to put patient safety first and we
are dedicated to providing the finest experience. The care we provide in North
Platte stands with the best."

The Leapfrog Group, an independent
national watchdog organization, assigns an ‘A,’ ‘B,’ ‘C,’ ‘D’ or ‘F’ grade to
general hospitals across the country based on over thirty national performance measures reflecting errors,
accidents, injuries and infections, as well as systems hospitals have in place
to prevent harm.

“On a daily basis,
we assess our practices to ensure patient
safety,” Ivan Mitchell, CEO of Great Plains Health, says. “We are thorough, innovative
and reaching for the best every day. This rating demonstrates our staff’s
commitment to making Great Plains Health a beacon for trusted healthcare in the
region.”

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors
and harms to patients. The grading
system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are
updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.

“As our health care system
continues to feel the strain of the pandemic, I thank the workforce and
leadership of Great Plains Health for sustained commitment to patient safety,
day in and day out,” Leah Binder, president and CEO of the Leapfrog Group,
says. “An ‘A’ Safety Grade is an outstanding achievement, and one that is not possible

without a 24/7 effort
by the entire health care workforce to protect patients
from harm. This community
should be proud.”

To see full grade details and to access patient tips for staying
safe in the hospital, visit <a href="http://hospitalsafetygrade.org/">HospitalSafetyGrade.org</a>.

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 </figure>News Release Great Plains HealthGreat Plains Health received an ‘A’ rating from the <a href="https://www.hospitalsafetygrade.org/">Leapfrog
Hospital Safety Grade</a> for spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes Great
Plains Health’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and
error in the hospital.“This is the sixth consecutive term that Great Plains Health
has earned an ‘A’
rating. It’s simply
outstanding,” Barb Petersen, chief quality officer of Great Plains Health,
says. “We are consistent in our practices to put patient safety first and we
are dedicated to providing the finest experience. The care we provide in North
Platte stands with the best."The Leapfrog Group, an independent
national watchdog organization, assigns an ‘A,’ ‘B,’ ‘C,’ ‘D’ or ‘F’ grade to
general hospitals across the country based on over thirty national performance measures reflecting errors,
accidents, injuries and infections, as well as systems hospitals have in place
to prevent harm.“On a daily basis,
we assess our practices to ensure patient
safety,” Ivan Mitchell, CEO of Great Plains Health, says. “We are thorough, innovative
and reaching for the best every day. This rating demonstrates our staff’s
commitment to making Great Plains Health a beacon for trusted healthcare in the
region.”The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors
and harms to patients. The grading
system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are
updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.“As our health care system
continues to feel the strain of the pandemic, I thank the workforce and
leadership of Great Plains Health for sustained commitment to patient safety,
day in and day out,” Leah Binder, president and CEO of the Leapfrog Group,
says. “An ‘A’ Safety Grade is an outstanding achievement, and one that is not possiblewithout a 24/7 effort
by the entire health care workforce to protect patients
from harm. This community
should be proud.”To see full grade details and to access patient tips for staying
safe in the hospital, visit <a href="http://hospitalsafetygrade.org/">HospitalSafetyGrade.org</a>.

Great Plains Health earns 'A' rating from Leapfrog Group

News Release Dawson Public Power District

LEXINGTON, Neb.-<a href="http://www.dawsonpower.com/" target="_blank">Dawson Public Power District</a>&nbsp;has named Bob Miller as its Manager of Purchasing, Facilities and Fleet. His duties began in April.

Miller began working for Dawson PPD in 2003. He was a part-time employee while working to complete his associate degree in utility line. Upon graduation, he became an apprentice lineman on a Lexington construction crew. In 2014, he became a substation technician.

“I am looking forward to a new challenge in this position,” Miller said. “I’m thankful for the opportunity to further myself as a person and grow in my career.”

“Bob is a good fit for this position,” said General Manager Gwen Kautz. “He brings a wealth of experience from working on the front line and will be a valuable asset to our team.”

<a href="http://www.dawsonpower.com/" target="_blank">Dawson Public Power District</a>&nbsp;is a Nebraska rural electric utility system that serves south central Nebraska along the Platte River Valley. Organized in 1937, Dawson PPD provides service to more than 23,000 electric meters and maintains over 5,800 miles of power lines. The district’s 5,800 square miles territory includes&nbsp;all of&nbsp;the rural areas in Dawson and Buffalo Counties, approximately two-thirds of Gosper County, a third of Lincoln County and parts of Custer, Sherman and Frontier Counties. Dawson PPD also serves several villages including Hershey, Maxwell, Brady,&nbsp;Farnam, Eustis, Elwood, Eddyville, Smithfield, Overton, Sumner, Miller, Riverdale, Amherst,&nbsp;Odessa&nbsp;and Pleasanton. To learn more, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dawsonpower.com/" target="_blank">www.DawsonPower.com</a>.

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 </figure>News Release Dawson Public Power DistrictLEXINGTON, Neb.-<a href="http://www.dawsonpower.com/" target="_blank">Dawson Public Power District</a>&nbsp;has named Bob Miller as its Manager of Purchasing, Facilities and Fleet. His duties began in April.Miller began working for Dawson PPD in 2003. He was a part-time employee while working to complete his associate degree in utility line. Upon graduation, he became an apprentice lineman on a Lexington construction crew. In 2014, he became a substation technician.“I am looking forward to a new challenge in this position,” Miller said. “I’m thankful for the opportunity to further myself as a person and grow in my career.”“Bob is a good fit for this position,” said General Manager Gwen Kautz. “He brings a wealth of experience from working on the front line and will be a valuable asset to our team.”<a href="http://www.dawsonpower.com/" target="_blank">Dawson Public Power District</a>&nbsp;is a Nebraska rural electric utility system that serves south central Nebraska along the Platte River Valley. Organized in 1937, Dawson PPD provides service to more than 23,000 electric meters and maintains over 5,800 miles of power lines. The district’s 5,800 square miles territory includes&nbsp;all of&nbsp;the rural areas in Dawson and Buffalo Counties, approximately two-thirds of Gosper County, a third of Lincoln County and parts of Custer, Sherman and Frontier Counties. Dawson PPD also serves several villages including Hershey, Maxwell, Brady,&nbsp;Farnam, Eustis, Elwood, Eddyville, Smithfield, Overton, Sumner, Miller, Riverdale, Amherst,&nbsp;Odessa&nbsp;and Pleasanton. To learn more, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dawsonpower.com/" target="_blank">www.DawsonPower.com</a>.

Miller named Dawson PPD Manager of Purchasing, Facilities and Fleet

News Release Mid-Plains Community College

McCook Community College has released its list of graduates for the 2021-22 academic year.

The following students will be recognized during a commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. May 13 in the Peter and Dolores Graff Events Center in McCook.

Those unable to attend the ceremony in person can watch a livestream at:&nbsp;<a href="https://mccindians.com/watchlive" target="_blank">mccindians.com/watchlive</a>.

Arcadia – Jentri Hurlburt (Business Administration)

Cambridge – Quade Potter (Agribusiness)

Hayes Center – Cindy Howard (Business Administration)

Indianola – Cayleigh McConville (Business Administration)

Stapleton – Andrea Meyer (Entrepreneurship)

New England – Nicklaus Rettinger (Business Entrepreneurship)

McCook – Tristen Davis, Christopher Hammond

Mint Hill – Rafael Gomez&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Graphic Design/Visual Communications:

Holdredge – Brady Porter (PC Support/Network Technology)

Beaver City – Cheyenne Dringman&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

McCook – Adam Beavers, Jaden Bryant, Hannah Goltl, Isaac Hart, Andee Noltensmeier, Caleb Shald&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

North Platte – Zoe Francescato, Josephine Preece&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Stockholm – Beni Fungula&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Winter Garden – Delaney Dewey&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Associate of General Studies Degree

McCook – Stephen Roberts, Kimberlee Sweeney

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 </figure>News Release Mid-Plains Community CollegeMcCook Community College has released its list of graduates for the 2021-22 academic year.The following students will be recognized during a commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. May 13 in the Peter and Dolores Graff Events Center in McCook.Those unable to attend the ceremony in person can watch a livestream at:&nbsp;<a href="https://mccindians.com/watchlive" target="_blank">mccindians.com/watchlive</a>.Associate of Applied ScienceBusiness:Arcadia – Jentri Hurlburt (Business Administration)Cambridge – Quade Potter (Agribusiness)Hayes Center – Cindy Howard (Business Administration)Indianola – Cayleigh McConville (Business Administration)McCook – Denver Holdcroft (Accounting)Stapleton – Andrea Meyer (Entrepreneurship)Trenton – Kaylin Martin (Agribusiness)North DakotaNew England – Nicklaus Rettinger (Business Entrepreneurship)Early Childhood Education:Bartley – Kylea Stritt&nbsp;Emergency Medical Services:McCook – Tristen Davis, Christopher HammondColoradoPueblo – NyssaKim Duvick&nbsp;&nbsp;North CarolinaMint Hill – Rafael Gomez&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;OregonEcho – Jenna O’BrienStanfield – Billy GibsonPennsylvaniaPittsburgh – Shlomo BearWashingtonWoodinville – Matthew BradyGraphic Design/Visual Communications:McCook – Sunnie Stephens&nbsp;&nbsp;Information Technology:Holdredge – Brady Porter (PC Support/Network Technology)Welding Technology:McCook – Matthew FletcherAssociate of Arts DegreeBeaver City – Cheyenne Dringman&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Benkelman – Christina CollierGering – Calista MuhrLexington – Abbygayle Zerr&nbsp;McCook – Adam Beavers, Jaden Bryant, Hannah Goltl, Isaac Hart, Andee Noltensmeier, Caleb Shald&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;North Platte – Zoe Francescato, Josephine Preece&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ColoradoAurora – Matt HamiltonEvans - Rose Lozano&nbsp;Pueblo West – Ashland BacaIowaWest Branch – Taylor Thein&nbsp;&nbsp;NevadaLas Vegas – Jordan DeMarceCanadaCalgary, Alberta – Julian LualEnglandHeswell – Adam DurbandSwedenStockholm – Beni Fungula&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Associate of Fine Arts DegreeMcCook – Lydia RisenhooverFloridaWinter Garden – Delaney Dewey&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Associate of General Studies DegreeElwood – Carina Atterberry&nbsp;&nbsp;Holdrege – Brady PorterLexington – Maira Ahilon CalmoMcCook – Stephen Roberts, Kimberlee SweeneyOxford – Curtis LaytonColoradoFort Lupton – Barrett SchliekerWray – Kedric TuftonFloridaHigh Springs – Mykel ThomasIllinoisElgin – Quinten WernerMaple Park – Zachary BeattySaint Charles – Owen Lester&nbsp;North CarolinaMatthews – Eduardo OjedaAustraliaKirrawee, New South Wales – Maxim Mrakovcic&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Puerto RicoTrujillo Alto – Alex Lozada&nbsp;&nbsp;SwedenStockholm – Hanna AppelgrenAssociate of Science DegreeBellevue – Ethan FritzBenkelman – Christina CollierBruning – Kimberly ArdissonoCambridge – Joshua PaisleyCulbertson – Neleigh HauxwellElwood – Caitlyn ComfortEnders – Marcie KelleyFranklin – Natasha ScottGibbon – Kaylee Palmieri&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hayes Center – Jaycee LappHoldrege – Trinity RaburnImperial – Madison WestMaxwell – Janie SommerMcCook – Dylan Ash, Logan Barenberg, Emily Dellevoet, Maria Hernandez, Annika Johnson, Justice Lytle, Stephen Roberts, Chasity Samaniego, Maria Schaben, Kyli Scott, Marshall Sides, Hope Wade, Cailee ZwicklePalisade – Nicole BarkerTrenton – Autumn McCauley, Reagan WheelerValentine – Jenna Cox, Aluxyn Hollenbeck&nbsp;&nbsp;Wauneta – Austen Rozelle&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ColoradoAurora – Alexis CortezColorado Springs – Justin ChappellErie – Jacob HarenSeverance – Kenneth HartlinePueblo – Kade Poteet-HerreraHawaiiHonolulu – Amerika JonesIowaMarion – Rae VanMilligan&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;KansasOberlin – Alyssa Van Vleet&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MassachusettsNew Bedford – Damien PerryTexasAnthony – Sonia SatoIrving – Markus CoronadoWisconsinEllsworth – Avery O’NeilCanadaOntario – Tyler CoxSaskatchewan – Morgan WalterPuerto RicoSan Sebastián – Melwin Perez&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;AustraliaBurpengary, Queensland – Jaiden HollyWoolooware, New South Wales – Daniel BannonSerbiaUzice – Martin PoznanovicDiplomaEmergency Medical Services:WashintonElma – Zale CarterMontesano – Blake BradshawBusiness Office Technology:Lexington – Maira Ahilon Calmo&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Welding Technology:Curtis – Tyler SchleemanHamlet – Willis Christner&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;KansasNorcatur – Martin GradillasCertificatesAccounting:Bellevue – Ethan FritzBusiness Administration:Champion – Estefania Franco EscobarColoradoPueblo West – Ashland BacaNorth CarolinaMatthews – Eduardo OjedaTexasOdessa – Jordan MuschalekIowaMarion – Rae VanMilliganWest Branch – Taylor TheinLeadership:ColoradoPueblo West – Ashland BacaMedical Administrative Assistant:Lexington – Maira Ahilon CalmoMedical Billing and Coding:Lexington – Maira Ahilon CalmoStratton – Chloe LattaFremont – Courtney GendreauMedical Documentation Specialist:Lexington – Maira Ahilon Calmo

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