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Nebraska Hospitals Strengthen Behavioral Health Access Statewide

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Lincoln, Neb. – At the start of Mental Illness Awareness Week, established by Congress in 1990 to raise awareness and support for mental health care, the Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) is highlighting the growing investments made by hospitals across the state to expand behavioral health...

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Scams/Fraud Presentation

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Safeguard against scams and fraud A presentation will be given by Ryan Sothan from The Nebraska Attorney General’s office.Thursday, October 22nd Two times and locations: at 10 AM at the Shelby Senior Center at 1 PM at the Polk Senior Center *If you would like to join for lunch, please RSVP by...
Attorney General Hilgers (above) and Representative Adrian Smith (below) were two who spoke briefly at the Republican rally on Monday. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Attorney General Hilgers (above) and Representative Adrian Smith (below) were two who spoke briefly at the Republican rally on Monday. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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Nebraska Republicans Rally

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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VOTING BEGINS - STATEWIDE LIST

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Voting began Monday at county clerk’s and election offices statewide.Here is a partial list of statewide elections: Governor: R: Jim Pillen, (I) & Joe Kelley D: Lynne Walz & Ben Steffen LMN: Rick Beard & Keenya Barnes Amer. 1st: Brett Lindstrom & Michael Picard Senator: R: Pete Ricketts I: Dan...
Schmoker Wins Week 5

Schmoker Wins Week 5

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Schmoker Wins Week 5

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Debbie Schmoker from Shelby is our winner for week 5.She tied withAndy Vrbka, Mark Erhart and Ken Zelasney by only missing four, however, she was closer on the tie breaking yardage.We had 34 entries this week. The Missouri/Florida upset was missed by many this week.
Above: Krystal Gabel of Shelby is pictured with her many plaques in horseshoes, including state champion for six years. She also holds patches of her other accomplishments. Photo provided.

Above: Krystal Gabel of Shelby is pictured with her many plaques in horseshoes, including state champion for six years. She also holds patches of her other accomplishments. Photo provided.

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Gabel Adds Sixth State Championship in

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026
For the second time in 10 years, Krystal Gabel of Shelby has repeated as the Women’s State Horseshoe Pitching Championship.
Above: President Donald Trump came to Grand Island, Nebraska to promote Republican candidates Pete Ricketts, Gov. Jim Pillen and the three Congressional representatives. Here he holds up his signed presidential order to make red diesel tax free. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Above: President Donald Trump came to Grand Island, Nebraska to promote Republican candidates Pete Ricketts, Gov. Jim Pillen and the three Congressional representatives. Here he holds up his signed presidential order to make red diesel tax free. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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President Trump Comes to Nebraska

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
GRAND ISLAND - Central Nebraska was excited to welcome sitting President Donald Trump to Nebraska. While he was here, he signed a presidential order to make red diesel tax free.The event was held at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.