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Group of Former Ag Secretaries Urge Congress to Pass Trade Promotion Authority

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2015 – A bipartisan group of former U.S. Agriculture Secretaries, representing all past Administrations from those of President Jimmy Carter to President George W. Bush, today issued the following open letter urging Congress to pass Trade Promotion Authority. The former secret...

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Group of Former Ag Secretaries Urge Congress to Pass Trade Promotion Authority

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2015 – A bipartisan group of former U.S. Agriculture Secretaries, representing all past Administrations from those of President Jimmy Carter to President George W. Bush, today issued the following open letter urging Congress to pass Trade Promotion Authority. The former secret...

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West Point Officials Updated On Wimmer's Plant Closing

West Point city officials met Friday morning with a couple of representatives from the Land O'Frost Wimmer's plant to discuss the announced closing of the plant later this Spring. Mayor Marlene Johnson says one of the topics they discusses concerned the building. "They plan to move a few piece...

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USDA Extends Base Acre and Yield Update Deadline

USDA is extending the deadline to reallocate base acres and update yields from Feb. 27 to March 31, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told farmers at Commodity Classic Friday. "We want to give folks a little additional time to do that," Vilsack said in his speech at the Commodity Classic general se...

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Ricketts Signs Nebraska Veterans Bill Despite Concerns

Gov. Pete Ricketts has signed a bill to extend educational benefits to veterans and their spouses, despite concerns that it could contradict Nebraska's same-sex marriage ban. The Republican governor announced his decision Friday in a letter to lawmakers. The bill was passed to comply with congres...

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Nurse Practitioner Bill Wins Legislative Approval

Nebraska lawmakers have approved a bill designed to give nurse practitioners more independence. Senators voted 46-0 Friday to pass the bill, which was vetoed last year by then-Gov. Dave Heineman. Last year's session ended before lawmakers had a chance to attempt an override. The bill by Sen. ...

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Mar
2
Mon
all-day Relay For Life Luminaria Bags
Relay For Life Luminaria Bags
Mar 2 all-day
Relay For Life participants, survivors and caregivers remember loved ones lost to cancer and honor those battling the disease through luminaria bags.You can purchase a Relay For LIfe of the Cuming County Area Luminaria Bag[...]
6:30 pm Passages Through Grief Group Pro...
Passages Through Grief Group Pro...
Mar 2 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Passages through Grief Group Program Monday, March 2nd through April 6th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at the St. Joseph’s Retirement Community Library in West Point. With Mary Jo “Mitch” Shemek and Social Worker Ashley Hass.[...]
Mar
3
Tue
2:00 pm Car Seat Inspection
Car Seat Inspection
Mar 3 @ 2:00 pm – Mar 3 @ 6:00 pm
Car Seat Inspection Station Tuesday, March 3rd at from 2pm to 6pm at St. Franciscan Hospital in West Point. Call 402-372-4064 to make an appointment and leave message and tech will call you back to[...]
Mar
4
Wed
all-day Volley for the Vets: Coed Volley...
Volley for the Vets: Coed Volley...
Mar 4 all-day
Volley for the Vets: Coed Volleyball Tournament Saturday, February 28th starting at 8am Saturday, February 28th at the Dodge High School Gym in Dodge. $150 per team. To register or for more info call Jeanette[...]
10:00 am Wisner WIC & Immunization Clinci
Wisner WIC & Immunization Clinci
Mar 4 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Wisner WIC and Immunization Clinic Wednesday, March 4th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the NENCAP Building 1118 Ave E Wisner. For an appointment or for more information regarding the WIC or Immunization Programs[...]
5:30 pm West Point Little League Basebal...
West Point Little League Basebal...
Mar 4 @ 5:30 pm – Mar 4 @ 8:00 pm
The West Point Little League Baseball sign-up will be held Wednesday, March 4th, from 5:30 until 8 p.m. in the foyer area at the Nielsen Community Center in West Point. All boys age 9 –[...]
Mar
6
Fri
all-day Carroll United Methodist Church ...
Carroll United Methodist Church ...
Mar 6 all-day
United Methodist Church Fish Fry Friday, March 6th at 5:30pm at United Methodist Church In Carroll. Adults $9, Kids 5-10 $5, 4 & under Free.
all-day Scribner-Snyder Booster Club Alu...
Scribner-Snyder Booster Club Alu...
Mar 6 all-day
Scribner-Snyder Booster Club Alumni Tournament Friday, March 20th & Saturday, March 21st in Scribner. If you would like sign up with a basketball team contact Tim Wobken at 402-664-2561 and volleyball teams should contact Shelly[...]

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