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Nebraska’s August Unemployment Rate is 2.1 Percent

News Staff
Friday, September 16, 2022
LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) announced today that Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for August 2022 is 2.1 percent, seasonally adjusted. The rate is up 0.1 percentage points from the July 2022 rate and is down 0.4 percentage points from the August 2021 rate of 2.
From Left to Right: ASL Interpreter Frances Beaurivage, Property Tax Administrator Ruth Sorensen, Tax Commissioner Tony Fulton, Gov. Ricketts (podium), and State Senator Lou Ann Linehan. Photo provided

From Left to Right: ASL Interpreter Frances Beaurivage, Property Tax Administrator Ruth Sorensen, Tax Commissioner Tony Fulton, Gov. Ricketts (podium), and State Senator Lou Ann Linehan. Photo provided

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Governor Highlights Increased Property Tax Relief Available to Nebraskans

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
LINCOLN — Today, Governor Pete Ricketts held a press conference to highlight the historic amount of tax relief available to Nebraskans.  During his time in office, Gov. Ricketts has worked with the Legislature to pass $12.7 billion in total tax relief.
CELEBRATING HOMECOMING

CELEBRATING HOMECOMING

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CELEBRATING HOMECOMING

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Tis the season for homecoming, when schools celebrate their young people, often with a dance, parade and football game. Last week Cross County and High Plains had their homecoming games. This week it is Osceola’s turn. Shelby-Rising City has homecoming next week. But when did homecoming originate?
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Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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HUSKY ACTIVITIES

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
September 14 - Quiz Bowl at Seward 14 - School Board 7:30 PM 15 - SO vs. Centennial 16 - FB at Clarkson-Leigh 17 - SB Invite at David City 9 AM 17 - VB (JV) tourney at Scotus 9 AM 17 - GO at Boone Central 10 AM 19 - FB (JV) vs.
Maci Hoadley competed in the tractor pull at the state fair and placed third out of 55 contestants with a pull of 36’ 10”! She qualified for Nationals at the end of September! Congratulations Maci and way to represent!!! Photo provided.

Maci Hoadley competed in the tractor pull at the state fair and placed third out of 55 contestants with a pull of 36’ 10”! She qualified for Nationals at the end of September! Congratulations Maci and way to represent!!! Photo provided.

Local Girl Places in Tractor Pull

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Shelby-Rising City FFA received all purple ribbons for FFA showmanship. Pictured are Aubree Siffring, Kaleigh Ruth & Garrett Ruth. Photo provided

Shelby-Rising City FFA received all purple ribbons for FFA showmanship. Pictured are Aubree Siffring, Kaleigh Ruth & Garrett Ruth. Photo provided

FFA Receives Purple Ribbons

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Income Eligibility Guidelines Announced for School Lunch, Other Nutrition Programs

Income Eligibility Guidelines Announced for School Lunch, Other Nutrition Programs

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Income Eligibility Guidelines Announced for School Lunch, Other Nutrition Programs

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
The Nebraska Department of Education’s Office of Nutrition Services has announced the Income Eligibility Guidelines for free and reduced- price meals for those unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch, Breakfast, Special Milk, and Child and Adult Care Food...
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HUSKY ACTIVITIES

News Staff
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
September 8 - GO at Columbus Lakeview 9 AM 8 - SO at Central City 5 PM 8 - VB at Parkview Christian 5 PM 9 - FB at ALC (Loup City) 7 PM 10 - VB Tourney at Osceola 10 AM 12 - SO at Blue River 4 PM 12 - GO Tri at Osceola 4:30 PM 13 - GO Invite at Friend 9 AM 13 - SO at Wilber-Clatonia 5...