Saturday, at approximately 12:50 a.m. MT, NSP was informed that a stolen Subaru Legacy had fled an attempted traffic stop in northeast Colorado. The vehicle was believed to have entered Nebraska. A trooper was able to locate the vehicle as it was traveling eastbound on Interstate 80 near Ogallala. 

The Subaru exited I-80 at the Ogallala interchange and proceeding northbound into Ogallala. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the driver immediately accelerated and turned westbound onto Highway 26. The trooper initiated a pursuit.

The Subaru fled westbound on Highway 26 with speeds in excess of 130 miles per hour. The vehicle continued until voluntarily coming to a stop between Lisco and Broadwater. The driver was then taken into custody without further incident.&nbsp; Troopers located 13 grams of methamphetamine, a small amount of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle.

The driver, Kage Anthony, 19, of North Platte, was arrested for flight to avoid arrest, willful reckless driving, possession of methamphetamine, theft by receiving stolen property $5,000+, and other charges.

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 </figure>Cody Thomas - Nebraska State PatrolSaturday, at approximately 12:50 a.m. MT, NSP was informed that a stolen Subaru Legacy had fled an attempted traffic stop in northeast Colorado. The vehicle was believed to have entered Nebraska. A trooper was able to locate the vehicle as it was traveling eastbound on Interstate 80 near Ogallala. The Subaru exited I-80 at the Ogallala interchange and proceeding northbound into Ogallala. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the driver immediately accelerated and turned westbound onto Highway 26. The trooper initiated a pursuit.The Subaru fled westbound on Highway 26 with speeds in excess of 130 miles per hour. The vehicle continued until voluntarily coming to a stop between Lisco and Broadwater. The driver was then taken into custody without further incident.&nbsp; Troopers located 13 grams of methamphetamine, a small amount of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle.The driver, Kage Anthony, 19, of North Platte, was arrested for flight to avoid arrest, willful reckless driving, possession of methamphetamine, theft by receiving stolen property $5,000+, and other charges.

North Platte man arrested in the Panhandle after high speed pursuit

Jacob Tolstedt has been selected as North Platte Community College’s Business Student of the Month for October.

Tolstedt graduated from Alliance High School in 1996. He currently lives in North Platte and chose to attend NPCC because it’s in his hometown.

“I have been surprised at how accepting the faculty, staff and younger students are to an older student going back to school,” Tolstedt said of his experience so far. “Faculty in the business department have been very helpful in guiding me toward reaching my goals.”

Business instructor Cathy Nutt nominated Tolstedt for the Student of the Month recognition.

“Jake is an exemplary student who is a joy to have in class,” said Nutt. “He is always prepared, willing to answer and ask questions and appreciates the opportunity to get his education. Jake is a non-traditional student who manages a full-time job and a family and is an active Boy Scout leader. Yet, he still manages to excel in his coursework. It is that dedication and commitment that makes him stand out as an excellent choice for Business Student of the Month.”&nbsp;

Tolstedt is studying business administration at NPCC. He’s on track to graduate in the spring of 2025.

“I hope to use what I am learning at Mid-Plains to further my career with Murphy Tractor where I have worked as a diesel technician for the last 16 years,” said Tolstedt.

When not in class, Tolstedt enjoys spending time with his wife, Amanda, and serves as a Scout leader for Pack/Troop 292 - a role he has had for the past 12 years.

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 </figure>Jacob Tolstedt has been selected as North Platte Community College’s Business Student of the Month for October.Tolstedt graduated from Alliance High School in 1996. He currently lives in North Platte and chose to attend NPCC because it’s in his hometown.“I have been surprised at how accepting the faculty, staff and younger students are to an older student going back to school,” Tolstedt said of his experience so far. “Faculty in the business department have been very helpful in guiding me toward reaching my goals.”Business instructor Cathy Nutt nominated Tolstedt for the Student of the Month recognition.“Jake is an exemplary student who is a joy to have in class,” said Nutt. “He is always prepared, willing to answer and ask questions and appreciates the opportunity to get his education. Jake is a non-traditional student who manages a full-time job and a family and is an active Boy Scout leader. Yet, he still manages to excel in his coursework. It is that dedication and commitment that makes him stand out as an excellent choice for Business Student of the Month.”&nbsp;Tolstedt is studying business administration at NPCC. He’s on track to graduate in the spring of 2025.“I hope to use what I am learning at Mid-Plains to further my career with Murphy Tractor where I have worked as a diesel technician for the last 16 years,” said Tolstedt.When not in class, Tolstedt enjoys spending time with his wife, Amanda, and serves as a Scout leader for Pack/Troop 292 - a role he has had for the past 12 years.

Tolstedt named NPCC Business Student of the Month

&nbsp;OGALLALA - The Ogallala City Council is hosting their meeting tonight, October 10th. Below is tonight's agenda for the meeting

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10/10 Ogallala City Council Meeting Agenda

Twelve part-time employees have been recognized for their dedication and service to Mid-Plains Community College. The honorees and the campuses they serve are as follows.

Twelve part-time employees have been recognized for their dedication and service to Mid-Plains Community College. The honorees and the campuses they serve are as follows.10 years of service:<ul>
 <li>Fran Hagler (North Platte) – Business and Community Education administrative assistant</li><li>Marsha Krotter (McCook) – Child Development Center teacher</li><li>Tyler Loop (McCook) – MCC head golf coach</li><li>Don “Doug” Terry (McCook) – MCC bus driver</li><li>Chris Turner (North Platte) – ADA coordinator</li>
 </ul>Five years of service:<ul>
 <li>Lisa Barkley (North Platte) – Adult Education instructor</li><li>Stephen Berol (Ogallala) – BCE adjunct instructor</li><li>Laura Kemp (Ogallala) – Outreach administrative assistant</li><li>Carol Kunnemann (Imperial) – BCE adjunct instructor</li><li>Kandie McCauley (McCook) – BCE adjunct instructor</li><li>Chris Moore (McCook) – BCE adjunct instructor</li><li>Kay Sokol (Valentine) – Outreach administrative assistant</li>
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MPCC part-time employees honored for years of service

Twenty-eight full-time employees have been honored for providing a combined total of 400 years of service to Mid-Plains Community College.

Those recognized, along with their years of service, are:

The awards were presented as part of Fall Enrichment Day Friday in McCook.]

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696875645937.jpeg" alt="Five years – Mid-Plains Community College employees Brady Heinz, Mary Bradley, Shawn Aten, Addie Schaeffer, Jamie Perry, Micah Marvin, HaLea Messersmith, Mandy Flesch, Alex McConnell and Jeff Thurman are honored for five years of service to MPCC." />
 <figcaption>Five years – Mid-Plains Community College employees Brady Heinz, Mary Bradley, Shawn Aten, Addie Schaeffer, Jamie Perry, Micah Marvin, HaLea Messersmith, Mandy Flesch, Alex McConnell and Jeff Thurman are honored for five years of service to MPCC.</figcaption>
 </figure>Heather JohnsonTwenty-eight full-time employees have been honored for providing a combined total of 400 years of service to Mid-Plains Community College.Those recognized, along with their years of service, are:<ul>
 <li>45 years – Darwin Ehlers&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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 <li>35 years – Tom Delahunty</li>
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 <li>30 years – Lana Stewart</li>
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 <li>25 years – Loretta Hauxwell, Bryan Herrick&nbsp;</li>
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 <li>20 years – Dr. Doug Clouatre, Dr. Kathy Harrison, Lorrie Mowry, Brenda Peters</li>
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 <li>15 years – Casey Blake, Becky Barner, Bob Molcyk, Marina Makovicka</li>
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 <li>10 years - Holly Andrews, Mandy Brandes, Steve Kramer, Dr. Brian Obert, Tim Zehnder</li>
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 <li>Five years – Shawn Aten, Mary Bradley, Mandy Flesch, Brady Heinz, Micah Marvin, Alex McConnell, HaLea Messersmith, Jamie Perry, Addie Schaeffer, Jeff Thurman</li>
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 <figcaption> 30 years – Lana Stewart receives an award for 30 years of service to Mid-Plains Community College. Pictured left to right are: Vice President of Student Affairs and MCC Kelly Rippen, Stewart, Vice President of Academic Affairs and NPCC Dr. Jody Tomanek and MPCC President Ryan Purdy.</figcaption>
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MPCC recognizes employees for full-time service

On October 8, Lincoln County Deputies and North Platte Fire and Rescue were dispatched to an injury accident involving a motorcycle.&nbsp; Further information was that the motorcycle had crashed and exploded.&nbsp; The accident was near the 2700 block of North Airport Road.&nbsp; While enroute deputies were advised that there were two motorcycles involved in the crash.&nbsp;

When deputies arrived one driver had been transported and the second was receiving medical aid from EMS and was about to be transported.&nbsp; &nbsp;North Platte Fire was extinguishing the burning motorcycle and a small grass fire that was caused by the burning vehicle.&nbsp; Deputies could see debris from the crash scattered for nearly a ¼ mile to the south of the vehicles.&nbsp; Several witnesses and a video from a nearby house confirmed that the vehicles accelerated heavily after crossing the railroad tracks near highway 30.&nbsp;

For some reason the motorcycles contacted each other at a very high rate of speed and crashed.&nbsp; &nbsp;The drivers were identified as 23-year-old Travis Roberts and 21-year-old Trevin Jeffs, both of North Platte.&nbsp; When deputies arrived at the hospital, both drivers were heavily sedated and receiving emergency care.&nbsp; A test for alcohol was not possible.&nbsp; Both drivers have many broken bones, and one driver will likely lose his leg.&nbsp;

Lincoln County Sheriff's OfficeOn October 8, Lincoln County Deputies and North Platte Fire and Rescue were dispatched to an injury accident involving a motorcycle.&nbsp; Further information was that the motorcycle had crashed and exploded.&nbsp; The accident was near the 2700 block of North Airport Road.&nbsp; While enroute deputies were advised that there were two motorcycles involved in the crash.&nbsp;When deputies arrived one driver had been transported and the second was receiving medical aid from EMS and was about to be transported.&nbsp; &nbsp;North Platte Fire was extinguishing the burning motorcycle and a small grass fire that was caused by the burning vehicle.&nbsp; Deputies could see debris from the crash scattered for nearly a ¼ mile to the south of the vehicles.&nbsp; Several witnesses and a video from a nearby house confirmed that the vehicles accelerated heavily after crossing the railroad tracks near highway 30.&nbsp;<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLincolnCountySheriffsOfficeNP%2Fposts%2Fpfbid037mBpWQa9i5YrB5yzV7EZhtZSiNX7AnroDJsvUc2DppULN4KBNS1hQ53i4dnmTqLEl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="284" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>For some reason the motorcycles contacted each other at a very high rate of speed and crashed.&nbsp; &nbsp;The drivers were identified as 23-year-old Travis Roberts and 21-year-old Trevin Jeffs, both of North Platte.&nbsp; When deputies arrived at the hospital, both drivers were heavily sedated and receiving emergency care.&nbsp; A test for alcohol was not possible.&nbsp; Both drivers have many broken bones, and one driver will likely lose his leg.&nbsp;

Lincoln County Deputies and North Platte Fire and Rescue respond to motorcycle accident

&nbsp;(Lincoln, Neb.) – The location for the North Platte meeting has changed to Best Western Plus Conference Center, located at 3201 S Jeffers St. The Nebraska Broadband Office announced the availability of the new Nebraska Broadband Availability Map. The GIS map represents all served, underserved, and unserved broadband serviceable location across the state.&nbsp; 

As part of the map availability, there will be ongoing public engagement across the state including a series of eight public meetings and an open comment period from Sept. 14 to Oct. 14. During the open comment period the public will be asked to provide comments on the broadband map, including searching their addresses to verify level of highspeed internet access at their homes/businesses.

Opportunities are available to submit public comments online https://ndot.info/community, or in-person at one of the following meetings hosted by the Nebraska Broadband Office:

• North Platte, Oct. 9, 4-6 p.m.

Best Western Plus Conference Center, 3201 S Jeffers St.

Meetings are open to the public and will include a map-focused discussion, as well as provide an opportunity to learn about broadband programs and buildout across the state and provide input into digital access, affordability and need for technical skills to create equitable distribution of resources. 

For those who are unable to attend the meetings or open comment periods and want to learn more about high-speed internet access in Nebraska, visit https://ndot.info/community to review information and provide feedback.

&nbsp;(Lincoln, Neb.) – The location for the North Platte meeting has changed to Best Western Plus Conference Center, located at 3201 S Jeffers St. The Nebraska Broadband Office announced the availability of the new Nebraska Broadband Availability Map. The GIS map represents all served, underserved, and unserved broadband serviceable location across the state.&nbsp; As part of the map availability, there will be ongoing public engagement across the state including a series of eight public meetings and an open comment period from Sept. 14 to Oct. 14. During the open comment period the public will be asked to provide comments on the broadband map, including searching their addresses to verify level of highspeed internet access at their homes/businesses.Opportunities are available to submit public comments online https://ndot.info/community, or in-person at one of the following meetings hosted by the Nebraska Broadband Office:• North Platte, Oct. 9, 4-6 p.m.Best Western Plus Conference Center, 3201 S Jeffers St.• McCook, Oct. 10, 5-7 p.m.Cobblestone Inn, 1301 US-83Meetings are open to the public and will include a map-focused discussion, as well as provide an opportunity to learn about broadband programs and buildout across the state and provide input into digital access, affordability and need for technical skills to create equitable distribution of resources. For those who are unable to attend the meetings or open comment periods and want to learn more about high-speed internet access in Nebraska, visit https://ndot.info/community to review information and provide feedback.

Location Change in North Platte: Nebraska Broadband Office Invites Comment on New Statewide Broadband Map for today's event

OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 2, 2023 – Delight your taste buds with Mini Donuts and more from the brand-new Scooter’s Coffee <a href="https://www.scooterscoffee.com/menu/dollar-delights">Dollar Delights Menu</a>. Priced at just one dollar each, these new, delicious deals feature Mini Donuts, Brewed Coffee, an Extra Shot of Espresso, Sweet Cold Foam and Bottled Water.

“We are excited to offer our first-ever Dollar Delights Menu, which underscores our commitment to providing value along with an amazing experience,” said Joe Thornton, President of Scooter’s Coffee. “These offerings highlight the quality and flavor Scooter’s Coffee is committed to delivering. From delicious Mini Donuts to fresh Brewed Coffee of any size, the incredible one-dollar price of our new grab-and-go items add value, convenience and delight as you scoot through our drive-thru.”&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.scooterscoffee.com/mini-donuts">Mini Donuts</a>: A trio of classic, old-fashioned cake donuts everyone loves in mini-sized treats. Mouthwatering, baked-to-perfection, one-ounce glazed donuts are an easy sweet you can enjoy.

<a href="https://www.scooterscoffee.com/brewed-coffee">Brewed Coffee</a>: Available in small, medium and large sizes. Scooter’s Coffee sources only the highest-quality coffee beans from around the world. Blended and roasted with love and care in small batches, they provide a rich, smooth flavor and aroma. You’ll fall in love from the very first sip.

<a href="https://www.scooterscoffee.com/espresso-shot">Extra Shot of Espresso</a>: Add some extra pep to your favorite drink with a shot of freshly pulled world-class Espresso. Arabica coffee beans are blended and roasted to bring out a rich, smooth, and flavorful concentrated coffee in the form of Espresso.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.scooterscoffee.com/sweet-cold-foam">Sweet Cold Foam</a>: Top any iced or blended drink with handcrafted Sweet Cold Foam, made-to-order with nonfat, freshly frothed milk. It’s a velvety, sweet cloud that floats atop and gently melds with your drink. Try it sugar-free or infused with any combination of Scooter’s Coffee flavored syrups.

<a href="https://www.scooterscoffee.com/bottle-water">Bottled Water</a>: Stay hydrated on the go with bottled water featuring the friendly Scooter’s Coffee Smiley icon who is sure to bring joy throughout the day.For more information, visit <a href="https://www.scooterscoffee.com/menu/dollar-delights">scooterscoffee.com/menu/dollar-delights</a>. Visit your local <a href="https://www.scooterscoffee.com/locations">Scooter’s Coffee</a> to savor the new Dollar Delights Menu!

About Scooter’s CoffeeFounded in 1998 by Don and Linda Eckles in Bellevue, Nebraska, Scooter’s Coffee uses only the finest coffee beans in the world, which are roasted by its affiliated company, Harvest Roasting, in Omaha, Nebraska. In over 25 years of business, the key to Scooter’s Coffee’s success is simple: stay committed to the original business principles and company’s four core values, which are Integrity, Love, Humility and Courage. The Scooter’s Coffee Brand Promise, often recited to franchisees, customers and employees, is: “Amazing People, Amazing Drinks… Amazingly Fast!®” It represents the company’s business origins and reflects a steady commitment to providing an unforgettable experience to loyal and new customers.

Scooter’s Coffee, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2023, is at the dawn of a strategic growth phase nationwide. Its franchise network is approaching 700 stores in 29 states, and the company plans to have over 1,000 stores open by the end of 2024. The U.S. coffee market is an estimated $48 billion-a-year, recession-resistant industry, and Scooter’s Coffee is striving to become the #1 drive-thru specialty coffee franchise system in the nation.

For more information, visit <a href="https://scooterscoffee.com/">scooterscoffee.com</a> or call 877-494-7004. To connect with Scooter’s Coffee, visit <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ScootersCoffee/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/scooterscoffee/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@scooterscoffee">TikTok</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/scooterscoffee">X (formerly Twitter)</a> and share your favorite moments by tagging @scooterscoffee using the hashtag #ScootOnAround.

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 </figure>Scooter's CoffeeOMAHA, Neb., Oct. 2, 2023 – Delight your taste buds with Mini Donuts and more from the brand-new Scooter’s Coffee <a href="https://www.scooterscoffee.com/menu/dollar-delights">Dollar Delights Menu</a>. Priced at just one dollar each, these new, delicious deals feature Mini Donuts, Brewed Coffee, an Extra Shot of Espresso, Sweet Cold Foam and Bottled Water.“We are excited to offer our first-ever Dollar Delights Menu, which underscores our commitment to providing value along with an amazing experience,” said Joe Thornton, President of Scooter’s Coffee. “These offerings highlight the quality and flavor Scooter’s Coffee is committed to delivering. From delicious Mini Donuts to fresh Brewed Coffee of any size, the incredible one-dollar price of our new grab-and-go items add value, convenience and delight as you scoot through our drive-thru.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.scooterscoffee.com/mini-donuts">Mini Donuts</a>: A trio of classic, old-fashioned cake donuts everyone loves in mini-sized treats. Mouthwatering, baked-to-perfection, one-ounce glazed donuts are an easy sweet you can enjoy.<a href="https://www.scooterscoffee.com/brewed-coffee">Brewed Coffee</a>: Available in small, medium and large sizes. Scooter’s Coffee sources only the highest-quality coffee beans from around the world. Blended and roasted with love and care in small batches, they provide a rich, smooth flavor and aroma. You’ll fall in love from the very first sip.<a href="https://www.scooterscoffee.com/espresso-shot">Extra Shot of Espresso</a>: Add some extra pep to your favorite drink with a shot of freshly pulled world-class Espresso. Arabica coffee beans are blended and roasted to bring out a rich, smooth, and flavorful concentrated coffee in the form of Espresso.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.scooterscoffee.com/sweet-cold-foam">Sweet Cold Foam</a>: Top any iced or blended drink with handcrafted Sweet Cold Foam, made-to-order with nonfat, freshly frothed milk. It’s a velvety, sweet cloud that floats atop and gently melds with your drink. Try it sugar-free or infused with any combination of Scooter’s Coffee flavored syrups.<a href="https://www.scooterscoffee.com/bottle-water">Bottled Water</a>: Stay hydrated on the go with bottled water featuring the friendly Scooter’s Coffee Smiley icon who is sure to bring joy throughout the day.For more information, visit <a href="https://www.scooterscoffee.com/menu/dollar-delights">scooterscoffee.com/menu/dollar-delights</a>. Visit your local <a href="https://www.scooterscoffee.com/locations">Scooter’s Coffee</a> to savor the new Dollar Delights Menu!About Scooter’s CoffeeFounded in 1998 by Don and Linda Eckles in Bellevue, Nebraska, Scooter’s Coffee uses only the finest coffee beans in the world, which are roasted by its affiliated company, Harvest Roasting, in Omaha, Nebraska. In over 25 years of business, the key to Scooter’s Coffee’s success is simple: stay committed to the original business principles and company’s four core values, which are Integrity, Love, Humility and Courage. The Scooter’s Coffee Brand Promise, often recited to franchisees, customers and employees, is: “Amazing People, Amazing Drinks… Amazingly Fast!®” It represents the company’s business origins and reflects a steady commitment to providing an unforgettable experience to loyal and new customers.Scooter’s Coffee, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2023, is at the dawn of a strategic growth phase nationwide. Its franchise network is approaching 700 stores in 29 states, and the company plans to have over 1,000 stores open by the end of 2024. The U.S. coffee market is an estimated $48 billion-a-year, recession-resistant industry, and Scooter’s Coffee is striving to become the #1 drive-thru specialty coffee franchise system in the nation.For more information, visit <a href="https://scooterscoffee.com/">scooterscoffee.com</a> or call 877-494-7004. To connect with Scooter’s Coffee, visit <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ScootersCoffee/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/scooterscoffee/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@scooterscoffee">TikTok</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/scooterscoffee">X (formerly Twitter)</a> and share your favorite moments by tagging @scooterscoffee using the hashtag #ScootOnAround.

Scooter’s Coffee® Unveils All-New Dollar Delights Menu

The Cozad Area Chamber of Commerce would like to invite everyone to the Chamber office on October 27th at 5 PM. We will be unveiling our new sign as well as welcoming our new Chamber Director.

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Cozad Chamber of Commerce Open House

The Robert Henri Museum and Art Gallery in Cozad, Nebraska is pleased to announce that it is about to embark on a momentous new chapter in the museum’s long and storied history. The project will take the institution to an even higher level and&nbsp;make it a national center for preserving and promoting the art and legacy of Robert Henri.

The museum has been making steady progress for almost forty years as it first preserved Henri’s boyhood home in the 1980s, and then constructed a nine-hundred square foot gallery to house its growing collection of his art in 2014.&nbsp;&nbsp;

First, the former American Legion building (to the north of&nbsp; the current gallery), will be demolished beginning on November 1,&nbsp; 2023. Unfortunately, it was beyond rehabilitation. Construction&nbsp; will then begin, and the current timeline is to open the new gallery&nbsp; on September 15, 2024, subject to the challenges of weather&nbsp; conditions and any other unforeseen delays of course.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The new gallery will be about five thousand square feet in size. It will allow the museum to geometrically expand our collection from our current seventeen paintings to more than thirty paintings. This new building will include state of the art climate control, fire protection, and security systems along with educational and exhibition space. It will include an outdoor patio area, gift shop, office and a serving kitchen.

The $3.5 million expansion will be paid for by grants, contributions and a&nbsp; very generous donation and matching commitment from patrons Larry and&nbsp; Tammy Paulsen of $2 million. Larry and Tammy have made the display of much&nbsp; of the artwork and exhibitions in our gallery possible through donations and&nbsp; loans. Larry’s mother, Shirley Paulsen, was one of the founders of our museum&nbsp; in the early 1980s.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Our current gallery will be converted into a new library and archives&nbsp; building as it is climate controlled and has a sophisticated security system. Once&nbsp; the interior of the new building is completed, we will begin to move our current&nbsp; collection of paintings and sketches to their new home. At the present time we&nbsp; are beginning to conduct research and design the new exhibits.&nbsp;

Donations can made by going to the museum’s website or mailing them to&nbsp; the museum directly and are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. We will&nbsp; provide regular updates as to our progress on our Facebook and web pages.&nbsp;

The Robert Henri Museum and Art Gallery is a national treasure that is&nbsp; the result of the work of many volunteers, board members and professional staff&nbsp; who have toiled for more than thirty years. The effort to preserve Robert Henri’s&nbsp; legacy in Cozad started with a small group of people who saw the opportunity to&nbsp; bring recognition to the town that was once home to the acclaimed artist and&nbsp; native son, Robert Henri (Robert Henry Cozad). This group, led by Shirley&nbsp; Paulsen, bought and restored the former Hendee Hotel, Henri’s boyhood home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

With local support and generous donations from Cozad and Henri family&nbsp; members, and donors from across the United States, the Robert Henri Museum&nbsp; and Art Gallery’s collection continues to grow. The first Henri painting donated&nbsp; to the museum in 1988 was Portrait of Queen Mariana.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Since then, numerous donations and loans of Henri works have been made. In 2014, a climate-controlled art gallery was built to display the collection. Today the Art Gallery houses the largest display of Robert Henri works, or those attributed to him, in the United States. The museum and art gallery are located at 218 East 8th Street in Cozad and is open from May 1 to November 1 on Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the museum call 308-784-4154 or visit the museum’s web page at&nbsp; www.roberthenrimuseum.org.

The Robert Henri Museum and Art Gallery in Cozad, Nebraska is pleased to announce that it is about to embark on a momentous new chapter in the museum’s long and storied history. The project will take the institution to an even higher level and&nbsp;make it a national center for preserving and promoting the art and legacy of Robert Henri. The museum has been making steady progress for almost forty years as it first preserved Henri’s boyhood home in the 1980s, and then constructed a nine-hundred square foot gallery to house its growing collection of his art in 2014.&nbsp;&nbsp;First, the former American Legion building (to the north of&nbsp; the current gallery), will be demolished beginning on November 1,&nbsp; 2023. Unfortunately, it was beyond rehabilitation. Construction&nbsp; will then begin, and the current timeline is to open the new gallery&nbsp; on September 15, 2024, subject to the challenges of weather&nbsp; conditions and any other unforeseen delays of course.&nbsp;&nbsp;The new gallery will be about five thousand square feet in size. It will allow the museum to geometrically expand our collection from our current seventeen paintings to more than thirty paintings. This new building will include state of the art climate control, fire protection, and security systems along with educational and exhibition space. It will include an outdoor patio area, gift shop, office and a serving kitchen.The $3.5 million expansion will be paid for by grants, contributions and a&nbsp; very generous donation and matching commitment from patrons Larry and&nbsp; Tammy Paulsen of $2 million. Larry and Tammy have made the display of much&nbsp; of the artwork and exhibitions in our gallery possible through donations and&nbsp; loans. Larry’s mother, Shirley Paulsen, was one of the founders of our museum&nbsp; in the early 1980s.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our current gallery will be converted into a new library and archives&nbsp; building as it is climate controlled and has a sophisticated security system. Once&nbsp; the interior of the new building is completed, we will begin to move our current&nbsp; collection of paintings and sketches to their new home. At the present time we&nbsp; are beginning to conduct research and design the new exhibits.&nbsp;Donations can made by going to the museum’s website or mailing them to&nbsp; the museum directly and are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. We will&nbsp; provide regular updates as to our progress on our Facebook and web pages.&nbsp;The Robert Henri Museum and Art Gallery is a national treasure that is&nbsp; the result of the work of many volunteers, board members and professional staff&nbsp; who have toiled for more than thirty years. The effort to preserve Robert Henri’s&nbsp; legacy in Cozad started with a small group of people who saw the opportunity to&nbsp; bring recognition to the town that was once home to the acclaimed artist and&nbsp; native son, Robert Henri (Robert Henry Cozad). This group, led by Shirley&nbsp; Paulsen, bought and restored the former Hendee Hotel, Henri’s boyhood home.&nbsp;&nbsp;With local support and generous donations from Cozad and Henri family&nbsp; members, and donors from across the United States, the Robert Henri Museum&nbsp; and Art Gallery’s collection continues to grow. The first Henri painting donated&nbsp; to the museum in 1988 was Portrait of Queen Mariana.&nbsp;&nbsp;Since then, numerous donations and loans of Henri works have been made. In 2014, a climate-controlled art gallery was built to display the collection. Today the Art Gallery houses the largest display of Robert Henri works, or those attributed to him, in the United States. The museum and art gallery are located at 218 East 8th Street in Cozad and is open from May 1 to November 1 on Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the museum call 308-784-4154 or visit the museum’s web page at&nbsp; www.roberthenrimuseum.org.

Museum Announces Plans for a New Art Gallery

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) recommends getting regularly scheduled cancer screenings to raise the chances of early detection and make treatments easier and less expensive. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer, and a good time to discuss screening with your doctor.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Each year in the United States, about 255,000 women get breast cancer and 42,000 women die from the disease.

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Except for skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in U.S. women and remains the second leading cause of cancer death among women.

When breast cancer is detected early, and is detected in the localized stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%. Early detection comes from scheduling regular clinical breast exams and mammograms. Women should talk with their doctors about when to start and how often they should have mammograms.

The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) funds state programs to provide free breast and cervical cancer screening programs for medically underserved women. The Every Woman Matters program in Nebraska will pay for screenings for women who are uninsured and meet income requirements.

There are other things you can do to lower your risk of breast cancer including:

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Eating fruit and vegetables.

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doing regular physical activity.

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Decreasing alcohol intake.

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prioritizing relaxation and getting enough sleep.

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Understanding your risk factors and talking with your doctor.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) recommends getting regularly scheduled cancer screenings to raise the chances of early detection and make treatments easier and less expensive. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer, and a good time to discuss screening with your doctor.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Each year in the United States, about 255,000 women get breast cancer and 42,000 women die from the disease.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Except for skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in U.S. women and remains the second leading cause of cancer death among women.When breast cancer is detected early, and is detected in the localized stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%. Early detection comes from scheduling regular clinical breast exams and mammograms. Women should talk with their doctors about when to start and how often they should have mammograms.The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) funds state programs to provide free breast and cervical cancer screening programs for medically underserved women. The Every Woman Matters program in Nebraska will pay for screenings for women who are uninsured and meet income requirements.There are other things you can do to lower your risk of breast cancer including:•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Eating fruit and vegetables.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doing regular physical activity.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Decreasing alcohol intake.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prioritizing relaxation and getting enough sleep.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Understanding your risk factors and talking with your doctor.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department recommends getting regularly scheduled cancer screenings

&nbsp;Lincoln County Department Of Roads will be closing the N. Sutherland River Bridge on North Prairie Trace Road over the North Platte River for a scheduled bridge replacement project. We are currently planning to close the bridge Monday October 16th,2023.

&nbsp;Lincoln County Department Of Roads will be closing the N. Sutherland River Bridge on North Prairie Trace Road over the North Platte River for a scheduled bridge replacement project. We are currently planning to close the bridge Monday October 16th,2023.

Lincoln County Department Of Roads will be closing the N. Sutherland River Bridge on North Prairie Trace Road October 16th

Lincoln, NE – October 6, 2023 – The Powerball jackpot has been growing since July without a winner. Because of the high jackpot, the Nebraska Lottery reminds customers to play responsibly.

The Powerball jackpot starts at $20 million and continues to grow each drawing until it is won. There have been 33 consecutive Powerball drawings since July 22 without a jackpot winner. This run has grown the estimated jackpot for the Saturday, October 7 drawing to $1.4 billion or $614 million with the cash option selected. This is the 3rd largest jackpot in the history of the game.

This jackpot run has produced five big Powerball winners in Nebraska.

The largest Powerball jackpot on record occurred in November 2022 when one winner in California won a $2.04 billion jackpot.

Ten jackpots ranging from $2.5 million to $365 million have been won in Nebraska since the Nebraska Lottery began offering Powerball in July of 1994. The largest Powerball jackpot won in Nebraska occurred in February 2006 when a group of eight coworkers at the ConAgra Foods ham and corned beef plant in Lincoln split a $365 million jackpot.

Because of the high Powerball jackpot, the Nebraska Lottery encourages customers to play within their means. “It’s important for Nebraska Lottery players to remember that no matter how large the jackpot is, the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million,” said Lottery Director Brian Rockey. “Your odds of winning remain the same, regardless of how many tickets are purchased or how many people play.” If you or someone you know has a problem with compulsive gambling, free help is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://problemgambling.nebraska.gov/" target="_blank">problemgambling.nebraska.gov</a>.

Lincoln, NE – October 6, 2023 – The Powerball jackpot has been growing since July without a winner. Because of the high jackpot, the Nebraska Lottery reminds customers to play responsibly.The Powerball jackpot starts at $20 million and continues to grow each drawing until it is won. There have been 33 consecutive Powerball drawings since July 22 without a jackpot winner. This run has grown the estimated jackpot for the Saturday, October 7 drawing to $1.4 billion or $614 million with the cash option selected. This is the 3rd largest jackpot in the history of the game.This jackpot run has produced five big Powerball winners in Nebraska.<ul>
 <li>September 13, 2023: $50,000 winning Double Play ticket sold at Kwik Stop #02, 902 North Jeffers, North Platte.</li><li>September 27, 2023: $50,000 winning ticket sold at Pump &amp; Pantry #06, W 3355 Stolley Park Road, Grand Island.</li><li>September 30, 2023: $100,000 winning Powerball Power Play ticket sold at Anderson Convenience Market 120, 11955 Pacific Street, Omaha.</li><li>October 4, 2023: $50,000 winning ticket sold at Winners Corner, 7314 Harrison St, La Vista.</li><li>October 4, 2023: $50,000 winning ticket sold at Family Fare 774, 5110 So 108th St, Omaha.</li>
 </ul>The largest Powerball jackpot on record occurred in November 2022 when one winner in California won a $2.04 billion jackpot.Ten jackpots ranging from $2.5 million to $365 million have been won in Nebraska since the Nebraska Lottery began offering Powerball in July of 1994. The largest Powerball jackpot won in Nebraska occurred in February 2006 when a group of eight coworkers at the ConAgra Foods ham and corned beef plant in Lincoln split a $365 million jackpot.Play ResponsiblyBecause of the high Powerball jackpot, the Nebraska Lottery encourages customers to play within their means. “It’s important for Nebraska Lottery players to remember that no matter how large the jackpot is, the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million,” said Lottery Director Brian Rockey. “Your odds of winning remain the same, regardless of how many tickets are purchased or how many people play.” If you or someone you know has a problem with compulsive gambling, free help is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://problemgambling.nebraska.gov/" target="_blank">problemgambling.nebraska.gov</a>.

Powerball Jackpot 3rd Largest Ever; Please Play Responsibly

North Platte, NE – Guests didn’t let the chilly weather and wind&nbsp; scare them away from FNBO for their 28th Annual Chili Cook-off on Friday, October&nbsp; 6, 2023.&nbsp;

Over 240 people joined together and raised almost $4,000 to benefit Mid-Plains&nbsp; United Way and their 11 partner agencies.&nbsp;

Guests were encouraged to bring extra cash to vote for their favorite chili, themed&nbsp; booth and pie in the face winner. The winner for Best Chili went to Scot Abstract for the second year in a row. Best booth went to Lashley Land Co. Local business leaders&nbsp; participating in pie in the face were Gary Person, Nelson Jett, Cooper Grabenstein,&nbsp; Brad Hisel and Jordan Boston. Cooper Grabenstein from FNBO won and the honor to&nbsp; pie him was auctioned off to Leland Poppe of First Interstate Bank.&nbsp;

The Chili Cook-off is the giving campaign kick-off event and one of the major&nbsp; fundraisers for Mid-Plains United Way. This year, campaign funds will be distributed&nbsp; to 11 partner agencies that provide vital services and programs to the residents of&nbsp; Chase, Custer, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Grant, Hayes, Hitchcock, Hooker, Keith,&nbsp; Lincoln, Logan, McPherson, Perkins, Red Willow and Thomas counties. 2023-24&nbsp; partner agencies are Bridge of Hope Child Advocacy Center, Community Action&nbsp; Partnership of Mid-Nebraska-Utilities, Community Connections Mentoring,&nbsp; Community Connections Substance Abuse Prevention, Guardians of the Children, L2&nbsp; for Kids, Lutheran Family Services, Nebraska Youth Center, The Connection&nbsp; Homeless Shelter, North Platte Senior Center and Hope Esperanza.

“We are very grateful to everyone who braved the wind and came out to the Chili&nbsp; Cook-off today. Thanks to you we raised a record amount to support our&nbsp; community’s greatest needs.,” said Haven Smith, the executive director of Mid-Plains&nbsp; United Way. “Thank you to FNBO for hosting us and thank you to our teams, Pie-in the-Face challengers, Eagle Radio, Husker Radio, the Flatrock Irregulars and Kwik&nbsp; Stop for helping to make today a success.”&nbsp;

Some of the participants in this year’s Chili Cook-off include Rockabilly Rebelles,&nbsp; Dayspring Bank, WCDHD, Lutheran Family Services, Great Plains Health Quality&nbsp; Dept., Scott Abstract, First Interstate Bank, Trego-Dugan Aviation, Lincoln County&nbsp;&nbsp;

Board of Realtors, Walmart Distribution Center #7018, First National Bank, Lashley&nbsp; Land, Guardians of the Children, and NuStar Energy.&nbsp;

For more information, please call 308-532-8870 or email unitedway172@gmail.com. About Mid-Plains United Way&nbsp;

Mid-Plains United Way is a nonprofit organization that unites community resources to&nbsp; fund and support non-profits that improve education, health and financial stability in&nbsp; the region. Mid-Plains United Way is committed to diversity and inclusion and strives&nbsp; to create a strong and caring community for everyone. For more information or to&nbsp; donate online, please visit the Mid-Plains United Way website.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696679623229.jpeg" alt="FNBO/Photo provided by Haven Smith" />
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 </figure>North Platte, NE – Guests didn’t let the chilly weather and wind&nbsp; scare them away from FNBO for their 28th Annual Chili Cook-off on Friday, October&nbsp; 6, 2023.&nbsp;Over 240 people joined together and raised almost $4,000 to benefit Mid-Plains&nbsp; United Way and their 11 partner agencies.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696679693165.jpeg" alt="Lashley Land-Best Booth/Photo provided by Haven Smith" />
 <figcaption>Lashley Land-Best Booth/Photo provided by Haven Smith</figcaption>
 </figure>Guests were encouraged to bring extra cash to vote for their favorite chili, themed&nbsp; booth and pie in the face winner. The winner for Best Chili went to Scot Abstract for the second year in a row. Best booth went to Lashley Land Co. Local business leaders&nbsp; participating in pie in the face were Gary Person, Nelson Jett, Cooper Grabenstein,&nbsp; Brad Hisel and Jordan Boston. Cooper Grabenstein from FNBO won and the honor to&nbsp; pie him was auctioned off to Leland Poppe of First Interstate Bank.&nbsp;The Chili Cook-off is the giving campaign kick-off event and one of the major&nbsp; fundraisers for Mid-Plains United Way. This year, campaign funds will be distributed&nbsp; to 11 partner agencies that provide vital services and programs to the residents of&nbsp; Chase, Custer, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Grant, Hayes, Hitchcock, Hooker, Keith,&nbsp; Lincoln, Logan, McPherson, Perkins, Red Willow and Thomas counties. 2023-24&nbsp; partner agencies are Bridge of Hope Child Advocacy Center, Community Action&nbsp; Partnership of Mid-Nebraska-Utilities, Community Connections Mentoring,&nbsp; Community Connections Substance Abuse Prevention, Guardians of the Children, L2&nbsp; for Kids, Lutheran Family Services, Nebraska Youth Center, The Connection&nbsp; Homeless Shelter, North Platte Senior Center and Hope Esperanza.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696679747822.jpeg" alt="Photo provided by Haven Smith" />
 <figcaption>Photo provided by Haven Smith</figcaption>
 </figure>“We are very grateful to everyone who braved the wind and came out to the Chili&nbsp; Cook-off today. Thanks to you we raised a record amount to support our&nbsp; community’s greatest needs.,” said Haven Smith, the executive director of Mid-Plains&nbsp; United Way. “Thank you to FNBO for hosting us and thank you to our teams, Pie-in the-Face challengers, Eagle Radio, Husker Radio, the Flatrock Irregulars and Kwik&nbsp; Stop for helping to make today a success.”&nbsp;Some of the participants in this year’s Chili Cook-off include Rockabilly Rebelles,&nbsp; Dayspring Bank, WCDHD, Lutheran Family Services, Great Plains Health Quality&nbsp; Dept., Scott Abstract, First Interstate Bank, Trego-Dugan Aviation, Lincoln County&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696679779057.jpeg" alt="Photo provided by Haven Smith" />
 <figcaption>Photo provided by Haven Smith</figcaption>
 </figure>Board of Realtors, Walmart Distribution Center #7018, First National Bank, Lashley&nbsp; Land, Guardians of the Children, and NuStar Energy.&nbsp;For more information, please call 308-532-8870 or email unitedway172@gmail.com. About Mid-Plains United Way&nbsp;Mid-Plains United Way is a nonprofit organization that unites community resources to&nbsp; fund and support non-profits that improve education, health and financial stability in&nbsp; the region. Mid-Plains United Way is committed to diversity and inclusion and strives&nbsp; to create a strong and caring community for everyone. For more information or to&nbsp; donate online, please visit the Mid-Plains United Way website.

Perfect Chili Weather at First National Bank of Omaha’s 28th Annual Chili  Cook-off to Benefit Mid-Plains United Way 

Crofton 62, TCNE (Tri County Northeast) 6

Douglas County West 28, Columbus Lakeview 17

Dundy County Stratton 42, Hitchcock County 0

East Butler 48, Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family 6

Elkhorn Valley 38, Lutheran High Northeast 12

Fillmore Central 21, Grand Island Central Catholic 14

Hartington-Newcastle 40, Laurel-Concord-Coleridge 20

Johnson-Brock 64, Falls City Sacred Heart 20

Lourdes Central Catholic 58, Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer 22

Omaha Roncalli Catholic 28, Fort Calhoun 6

Shelby-Rising City 1, Cedar Bluffs 0 (Forfeit)

Adams Central 21, Aurora 19Ainsworth 64, St. Mary's 6Anselmo-Merna 44, Hyannis 6Aquinas Catholic 56, Archbishop Bergan 7Arapahoe 54, Southern Valley 8Ashland-Greenwood 54, Boys Town 7Auburn 14, Syracuse 0BDS 60, Diller-Odell 20Battle Creek 30, Cedar Catholic 12Beatrice 14, Crete 7Bellevue West 53, Bellevue East 14Bertrand 34, Maywood-Hayes Center 0Bishop Neumann 50, Louisville 0Bloomfield 56, Wausa 12Boone Central 35, ONeill 0Boyd County 42, CWC 0Bridgeport 90, Morrill 20Broken Bow 34, Minden 18Cambridge 36, Bayard 34Central Valley 78, Burwell 6Chase County 25, Mitchell 20Cody-Kilgore 36, Sioux County 8Crofton 62, TCNE (Tri County Northeast) 6Cross County 58, Clarkson/Leigh 12Doniphan-Trumbull 42, Gibbon 12Douglas County West 28, Columbus Lakeview 17Dundy County Stratton 42, Hitchcock County 0EPPJ 60, Niobrara/Verdigre 8East Butler 48, Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family 6Elkhorn South 45, Grand Island 10Elkhorn Valley 38, Lutheran High Northeast 12Fillmore Central 21, Grand Island Central Catholic 14Franklin 58, Harvard 22Fullerton 64, Giltner 28Garden County 56, Banner County 0Gothenburg 42, Holdrege 14Gretna 45, Papillion-LaVista South 26Hampton 77, Heartland Lutheran 20Hartington-Newcastle 40, Laurel-Concord-Coleridge 20Hastings 29, Scottsbluff 28Hastings St. Cecilia 42, Wood River 19Hay Springs 53, Crawford 14Hemingford 64, Kimball 6Hershey 30, Valentine 20Hi-Line 58, Alma 32Homer 20, Wakefield 6Howells-Dodge 46, Winside 20Humphrey St. Francis 60, Walthill 0Johnson-Brock 64, Falls City Sacred Heart 20Kenesaw 36, Blue Hill 24Lawrence-Nelson 76, Silver Lake 44Lewiston 59, Dorchester 6Lincoln Christian 36, Falls City 16Lincoln North Star 22, Norfolk 19Lincoln Northwest 27, Lexington 14Lincoln Southeast 21, Millard West 10Lourdes Central Catholic 58, Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer 22Malcolm 47, Lincoln Lutheran 3McCook 57, Alliance 16McCool Junction 64, Superior 20Mead 52, Omaha Christian Academy 8Millard South 14, Columbus 10Nebraska City 28, Raymond Central 26Nebraska Lutheran 44, Palmer 36Neligh-Oakdale 44, North Central 22Norfolk Catholic 49, Ponca 0North Platte 76, Lincoln Northeast 22Oakland-Craig 70, Tekamah-Herman 27Omaha Burke 49, Omaha Benson 0Omaha Roncalli Catholic 28, Fort Calhoun 6Omaha Skutt Catholic 55, Ralston 0Omaha Westside 56, Kearney 0Ord 34, Kearney Catholic 20Osceola 12, High Plains Community 6Overton 38, Ansley-Litchfield 28Papillion-LaVista 28, Omaha Central 7Pawnee City 44, Sterling 13Paxton 66, Wallace 50Pender 53, Lyons-Decatur Northeast 13Pierce 42, Central City 35Plainview 62, Summerland 34Platteview 54, Omaha Concordia 6Plattsmouth 70, Omaha Buena Vista 0Potter-Dix 80, Creek Valley 0Sandhills/Thedford 74, Leyton 8Sandy Creek 74, Heartland 16Shelby-Rising City 1, Cedar Bluffs 0 (Forfeit)Sidney 26, Cozad 21Southwest 54, Brady 20Stanton 67, Bancroft-Rosalie 14Stuart 54, Santee 14Sutton 44, Nebraska Christian 35Thayer Central 62, Freeman 14Twin Loup 34, Elm Creek 30Twin River 67, Madison 26Wahoo 32, Scotus Central Catholic 0Weeping Water 20, Elmwood-Murdock 6West Point-Beemer 28, Wayne 14Wilber-Clatonia 49, Centennial 6Wilcox-Hildreth 36, Shelton 31Wisner-Pilger 28, Guardian Angels Central Catholic 8Wynot 1, Osmond 0 (Forfeit)York 27, Seward 0

Area Football scores from Oct. 6th

North Platte Community College will launch an online auction for surplus electronics next week. Printers, projectors and over 40 laptops and desktops, including 15 iMacs, will be available.

The auction will go live at 8 a.m. Oct. 14 and will continue through 5 p.m. Oct. 20. Items will be available for viewing during that time at:&nbsp;<a href="https://airauctioneer.com/mid-plains-community-college-it-surplus-auction-oct-2023" target="_blank">https://airauctioneer.com/mid-plains-community-college-it-surplus-auction-oct-2023</a>.

More equipment will be added as the auction progresses. It will be sold “as is,” and all sales will be final.

Bidders must create an account or connect to an existing Google or Facebook account to register for the auction. They will receive email updates on items they’ve bid on and a “buy it now” option will also be available.

High bidders will be able to pick up their items the day they purchase them. All electronics must be picked up by 4 p.m. Oct. 27 unless other arrangements are made.

All payments will be due at time of pick up on NPCC’s North Campus, 1101 Halligan Drive. Only cash or checks, no credit or debit cards, will be accepted. Winners must also have the winning bid email with them.

Upon arrival, buyers must first check in at the Welcome Center before paying at the Business Office then proceeding to the Information Services department with their receipt for pick up.

Heather JohnsonNorth Platte Community College will launch an online auction for surplus electronics next week. Printers, projectors and over 40 laptops and desktops, including 15 iMacs, will be available.The auction will go live at 8 a.m. Oct. 14 and will continue through 5 p.m. Oct. 20. Items will be available for viewing during that time at:&nbsp;<a href="https://airauctioneer.com/mid-plains-community-college-it-surplus-auction-oct-2023" target="_blank">https://airauctioneer.com/mid-plains-community-college-it-surplus-auction-oct-2023</a>.More equipment will be added as the auction progresses. It will be sold “as is,” and all sales will be final.Bidders must create an account or connect to an existing Google or Facebook account to register for the auction. They will receive email updates on items they’ve bid on and a “buy it now” option will also be available.High bidders will be able to pick up their items the day they purchase them. All electronics must be picked up by 4 p.m. Oct. 27 unless other arrangements are made.All payments will be due at time of pick up on NPCC’s North Campus, 1101 Halligan Drive. Only cash or checks, no credit or debit cards, will be accepted. Winners must also have the winning bid email with them.Upon arrival, buyers must first check in at the Welcome Center before paying at the Business Office then proceeding to the Information Services department with their receipt for pick up.

NPCC surplus electronics auction opens Oct. 14

Lincoln, NE –October 6, 2023 – Due to high sales, officials in the states participating in the Mega Millions® Lotto game have increased the estimated jackpot amount for the Friday, October 6 drawing to $360 million or $156.9 million with the cash option selected.

The Mega Millions jackpot starts at $20 million and continues to grow each drawing until it is won. There have been 14 consecutive Mega Millions drawings since August 18 without a jackpot winner.

The Nebraska Lottery began offering Mega Millions in March of 2010. The largest Mega Millions jackpot on record occurred in August 2023 when one ticket was sold in Florida for a $1.602 billion jackpot.

Mega Millions jackpot winners have two options for collecting their payment: 30 annuity payments or one cash payment at present value. The annuity option provides annual payments that increase each year. The present cash value is less than the advertised jackpot, which is based on the 29-year annuity option. Winning Mega Millions numbers are announced every Tuesday and Friday at 10:00 p.m. Central Time and posted at the Nebraska Lottery website,&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=vO6EBHxkBWuJBNyAXsok8lanxZTLSIUtoqiCqDUXCtE5cxf-2BQZLCrDZWRG-2BD-2BdnZETYZ_fuR9JFio7W6cp4kNiRkGh1k-2FmpsIhZUxxJbweMbS6t4o4OCzKG6D2YgDDSADf1JlAufEvAhfjtutwOcM3h9YuPYeB6oYtEnbFR-2FEv-2BWm47arHlp1VG0slG8mXCSNU51I1OpnnwyDlZ-2BbtI9reDaiSXaGGckImBhkkqzmqmYuSOEwYuwonZijK394IIH2GVH6Ft9ncMnRldL-2BBzY7ViK74-2FC8Pa-2BrWPxyen1HB9Tsl9PN8XkJMTCG5XwNI9B9HrJqzb68SXKJot-2BzgYRWsuZy4ipLoWi0R0-2BFJ-2Fc0yq5-2FZSbgAtRbe6RuoFI-2FCBYTaKSYoyWTDLDFjklDz-2FUGW-2BBkRunMjdG5J1FRqBYETv1-2BmToU8CCSThfSdITLJFDG2sHrCpp4oQ534zDDVrHYCCrsTA-3D-3D" target="_blank">nelottery.com</a>.

Because of the high Mega Millions jackpot, the Nebraska Lottery encourages customers to play within their means. “It’s important for Nebraska Lottery players to remember that no matter how large the jackpot is, the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302 million,” said Lottery Director Brian Rockey. “Your odds of winning remain the same, regardless of how many tickets are purchased or how many people play.” If you or someone you know has a problem with compulsive gambling, free help is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://problemgambling.nebraska.gov/" target="_blank">problemgambling.nebraska.gov</a>.

Lincoln, NE –October 6, 2023 – Due to high sales, officials in the states participating in the Mega Millions® Lotto game have increased the estimated jackpot amount for the Friday, October 6 drawing to $360 million or $156.9 million with the cash option selected.The Mega Millions jackpot starts at $20 million and continues to grow each drawing until it is won. There have been 14 consecutive Mega Millions drawings since August 18 without a jackpot winner.The Nebraska Lottery began offering Mega Millions in March of 2010. The largest Mega Millions jackpot on record occurred in August 2023 when one ticket was sold in Florida for a $1.602 billion jackpot.Mega Millions jackpot winners have two options for collecting their payment: 30 annuity payments or one cash payment at present value. The annuity option provides annual payments that increase each year. The present cash value is less than the advertised jackpot, which is based on the 29-year annuity option. Winning Mega Millions numbers are announced every Tuesday and Friday at 10:00 p.m. Central Time and posted at the Nebraska Lottery website,&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=vO6EBHxkBWuJBNyAXsok8lanxZTLSIUtoqiCqDUXCtE5cxf-2BQZLCrDZWRG-2BD-2BdnZETYZ_fuR9JFio7W6cp4kNiRkGh1k-2FmpsIhZUxxJbweMbS6t4o4OCzKG6D2YgDDSADf1JlAufEvAhfjtutwOcM3h9YuPYeB6oYtEnbFR-2FEv-2BWm47arHlp1VG0slG8mXCSNU51I1OpnnwyDlZ-2BbtI9reDaiSXaGGckImBhkkqzmqmYuSOEwYuwonZijK394IIH2GVH6Ft9ncMnRldL-2BBzY7ViK74-2FC8Pa-2BrWPxyen1HB9Tsl9PN8XkJMTCG5XwNI9B9HrJqzb68SXKJot-2BzgYRWsuZy4ipLoWi0R0-2BFJ-2Fc0yq5-2FZSbgAtRbe6RuoFI-2FCBYTaKSYoyWTDLDFjklDz-2FUGW-2BBkRunMjdG5J1FRqBYETv1-2BmToU8CCSThfSdITLJFDG2sHrCpp4oQ534zDDVrHYCCrsTA-3D-3D" target="_blank">nelottery.com</a>.Play ResponsiblyBecause of the high Mega Millions jackpot, the Nebraska Lottery encourages customers to play within their means. “It’s important for Nebraska Lottery players to remember that no matter how large the jackpot is, the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302 million,” said Lottery Director Brian Rockey. “Your odds of winning remain the same, regardless of how many tickets are purchased or how many people play.” If you or someone you know has a problem with compulsive gambling, free help is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://problemgambling.nebraska.gov/" target="_blank">problemgambling.nebraska.gov</a>.

Mega Millions® Jackpot Increased for Friday Drawing

Chelsea Zuege has been selected as the 2023 Secondary Art Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska Art Teachers Association.

The Secondary Art Teacher of the Year recognition is bestowed upon members of the NATA and National Art Education Association who spend at least .51 full-time equivalent teaching art to high school students and who have made additional outstanding contributions in art education beyond the classroom at the school, district, community, state and or national levels.

Zuege is a high school art teacher at&nbsp;Chase County Schools in Imperial. She is also an adjunct and dual credit instructor for Mid-Plains Community College.

“I have enjoyed teaching art to kids and people of all ages in the Imperial community,”&nbsp;Zuege&nbsp;said. “I have been blessed to work with incredible administrators, colleagues and students - many of whom I call my friends and family now.”

Zuege will be honored in front of her peers during the 2023 NATA Fall Conference awards ceremony Oct. 13 in Lincoln. Carissa Hill, a former art student of Zuege’s, nominated her for the award and will present it to her.

Zuege is a native of Imperial. She graduated from Chase County High School in 1993 then went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Education degree with a Field Endorsement in Art (Grades PK-12)&nbsp;from Chadron State College and a Master of Arts degree in Art Education from the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

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 </figure>Heather JohnsonChelsea Zuege has been selected as the 2023 Secondary Art Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska Art Teachers Association.The Secondary Art Teacher of the Year recognition is bestowed upon members of the NATA and National Art Education Association who spend at least .51 full-time equivalent teaching art to high school students and who have made additional outstanding contributions in art education beyond the classroom at the school, district, community, state and or national levels.Zuege is a high school art teacher at&nbsp;Chase County Schools in Imperial. She is also an adjunct and dual credit instructor for Mid-Plains Community College.“I have enjoyed teaching art to kids and people of all ages in the Imperial community,”&nbsp;Zuege&nbsp;said. “I have been blessed to work with incredible administrators, colleagues and students - many of whom I call my friends and family now.”Zuege will be honored in front of her peers during the 2023 NATA Fall Conference awards ceremony Oct. 13 in Lincoln. Carissa Hill, a former art student of Zuege’s, nominated her for the award and will present it to her.Zuege is a native of Imperial. She graduated from Chase County High School in 1993 then went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Education degree with a Field Endorsement in Art (Grades PK-12)&nbsp;from Chadron State College and a Master of Arts degree in Art Education from the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Zuege named Secondary Art Teacher of the Year

The North Platte Community College Theater Department will join forces with the North Platte Community Playhouse to present “Steel Magnolias” Nov. 10-12 and Nov. 17-19.

Showtimes will be 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. All performances will be in the historic Fox Theater in downtown North Platte.

“Steel Magnolias,” is a comedy-drama about a group of Southern women who bond over life’s triumphs and tragedies. Scenes revolve around a beauty parlor, where the ladies have standing Saturday appointments – more for gossiping and solving problems than for beautification purposes.

The play premiered off-Broadway in 1987 and was subsequently adapted into a movie starring Sally Field, Julia Roberts, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis and Daryl Hannah in 1989.

The North Platte rendition will feature a unique twist.

“Because of the amazing talent that came to auditions, I have double-cast every part – meaning there are two actors for each part,” said Ritch Galvan, NPCC theater instructor. “There will be a different cast each night of performances. Each actor will only perform in three of the six performances, giving each night a unique and different perspective.”

Tickets can be purchased online at:&nbsp;<a href="https://northplattecommunityplayhouse.com/" target="_blank">northplattecommunityplayhouse.com</a>&nbsp;or at the playhouse box office Monday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. the week before the performance. They will also be available at the door an hour before every performance.

Adult tickets are $18 in advance or $20 at the door for general admission. Tickets for high school students with IDs and for children younger than 16 are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. MPCC students, faculty and staff will be admitted free with ID.

Heather JohnsonThe North Platte Community College Theater Department will join forces with the North Platte Community Playhouse to present “Steel Magnolias” Nov. 10-12 and Nov. 17-19.Showtimes will be 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. All performances will be in the historic Fox Theater in downtown North Platte.About the play“Steel Magnolias,” is a comedy-drama about a group of Southern women who bond over life’s triumphs and tragedies. Scenes revolve around a beauty parlor, where the ladies have standing Saturday appointments – more for gossiping and solving problems than for beautification purposes.The play premiered off-Broadway in 1987 and was subsequently adapted into a movie starring Sally Field, Julia Roberts, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis and Daryl Hannah in 1989.The North Platte rendition will feature a unique twist.“Because of the amazing talent that came to auditions, I have double-cast every part – meaning there are two actors for each part,” said Ritch Galvan, NPCC theater instructor. “There will be a different cast each night of performances. Each actor will only perform in three of the six performances, giving each night a unique and different perspective.”The castThe cast will consist of:<ul>
 <li>Truvy – Tia Cooper and Jackie Curtis</li><li>Annelle – Gianna Tejral and Kate Werkmeister</li><li>Clairee – Chris Vieyra and Bea Webster</li><li>M’Lynn – Amy Sabatka and Tosha Shotkoski</li><li>Shelby – Lauren Franklin and Anja Tejral</li><li>Ouiser – Lynnette Niles and Anne Schmit</li><li>Direction and Design – Ritch Galvan</li><li>Stage Manager – Nathaniel Allen</li><li>Assistant Stage Manager – Angel Chua</li>
 </ul>Tickets can be purchased online at:&nbsp;<a href="https://northplattecommunityplayhouse.com/" target="_blank">northplattecommunityplayhouse.com</a>&nbsp;or at the playhouse box office Monday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. the week before the performance. They will also be available at the door an hour before every performance.Adult tickets are $18 in advance or $20 at the door for general admission. Tickets for high school students with IDs and for children younger than 16 are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. MPCC students, faculty and staff will be admitted free with ID.

 NPCC Theater department/community playhouse to present “Steel Magnolias”

October 5, 2023 (Lexington, Neb.) – Dawson Public Power District’s board reviewed preliminary budget information at their October meeting on Wednesday. It includes line construction projects, technology upgrades, transformer purchases, increased material costs and a 20 percent increase in insurance costs for the District’s vehicles and facilities.

In 2024, Dawson PPD anticipates a large construction project made necessary by&nbsp;a&nbsp;State of Nebraska road work on Highway 83, south of North Platte. There are plans to upgrade a transmission line in Lincoln County as well. This project will increase efficiency, capacity and reliability.

During the financial discussion, the board discussed the pros and cons of bonding for construction projects in 2024. They also talked about how much cash they want to keep on-hand for continued financial stability. The final budget will be provided to the board at the November meeting.

Updates to the line extension policy were approved. Dawson PPD will begin charging for upgrades to existing electric services, effective January 1, 2024. This will affect customers who are increasing the size of an irrigation motor or adding a grain bin to an existing site. The upgrade process will credit customers for existing equipment, offsetting the cost of new equipment. This policy change addresses the increasing cost of material. The line extension policy is posted on DawsonPower.com.

October 5, 2023 (Lexington, Neb.) – Dawson Public Power District’s board reviewed preliminary budget information at their October meeting on Wednesday. It includes line construction projects, technology upgrades, transformer purchases, increased material costs and a 20 percent increase in insurance costs for the District’s vehicles and facilities.In 2024, Dawson PPD anticipates a large construction project made necessary by&nbsp;a&nbsp;State of Nebraska road work on Highway 83, south of North Platte. There are plans to upgrade a transmission line in Lincoln County as well. This project will increase efficiency, capacity and reliability.During the financial discussion, the board discussed the pros and cons of bonding for construction projects in 2024. They also talked about how much cash they want to keep on-hand for continued financial stability. The final budget will be provided to the board at the November meeting.Updates to the line extension policy were approved. Dawson PPD will begin charging for upgrades to existing electric services, effective January 1, 2024. This will affect customers who are increasing the size of an irrigation motor or adding a grain bin to an existing site. The upgrade process will credit customers for existing equipment, offsetting the cost of new equipment. This policy change addresses the increasing cost of material. The line extension policy is posted on DawsonPower.com.Also, at Wednesday’s meeting;<ul>
 <li>General Manager Gwen Kautz said Dawson PPD is pursuing an agreement to purchase kilowatt hours and demand capacity from Jeffrey Hydro, south of Brady. Negotiations with The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District will continue, and an update will be provided at the November board meeting. Two proposals will be reviewed. Dawson PPD would prefer a flexible contract that benefits both districts.&nbsp;</li><li>The board renewed participation in the Nebraska Rural Electric Association group for worker’s compensation and employers’ liability insurance. The group encourages safety meetings, a safety committee of employees, accident review, supervisor trainings and an apprenticeship program.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Kautz provided an update on the Public-Private Partnerships and Broadband Planning subcommittee of the Rural Broadband Taskforce. Kautz was appointed to the taskforce by Governor Ricketts and is interested in improving broadband access in rural areas, while protecting public power ratepayers’ financial interests.&nbsp;</li><li>Director Craig Wietjes reported on a recent Midwest Electric Consumers meeting, pertaining to federally owned hydropower. Droughts are causing uncertainty for&nbsp;<a>generation</a>&nbsp;in the west. Western Area Power Administration, which sells power from federal hydropower plants, will be evaluating pricing soon.&nbsp;<a>WAPA</a>&nbsp;power is part of Dawson PPD’s power mix during irrigation season and helps keep customer rates low.</li><li>Director Mary Wroblewski and Wietjes recapped a recent class about ensuring that rural electric utilities are resilient to industry and financial changes occurring now and anticipated for the future.</li>
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Budget and policies are discussed at the Dawson PPD board meeting

City of Kimball Water Department will be chlorinating the main water tank next week

Post News Director Canon Rath talked with Mid-Plains United Way Executive Director Haven Smith about the 28th Annual Chili Cook-Off hosted by First National Bank of Omaha.&nbsp;

NORTH PLATTE - The 28th Annual Chili Cook-Off hosted by First National Bank of Omaha fundraiser event is set for October 6th from 11:30am - 1:30pm in the downtown parking lot of FNBO in North Platte. The event is the official kick off for the 2023-2024 Mid-Plains United Way campaign season.&nbsp;&nbsp;

FNBO is hosting the event while all the proceeds made from this event will go to Mid-Plain United Way. "This is the 28th annual and it's presented by First National Bank of Omaha and Mid-Plains United Way is super grateful for them (FNBO) to be hosting this for us," said Executive Director Haven Smith. "They provide the event and all the proceeds come back to Mid-Plains United Way." The money raised will be used to help support non-profit organizations in the region.&nbsp;

15 teams have signed up for this year's cook-off and it only cost $10 to get into the event. You can try all the chilis and see which team may have the best. The event is October 6th at the downtown FNBO parking lot from 11:30am - 1:30pm. The weather is looking more on the chilly side for Friday. If you would like to hear more about the event, check out the podcast above.&nbsp;

***Interview will air on FM98.1/AM 1410 Good Morning North Platte 10-6-23 at 9:00am

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 </figure>Post News Director Canon Rath talked with Mid-Plains United Way Executive Director Haven Smith about the 28th Annual Chili Cook-Off hosted by First National Bank of Omaha.&nbsp;<div><iframe title="9Audio) 28th Annual FNBO Chili Cook-Off with proceeds to Mid-Plains United Way" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=umw5m-14c2e96-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=1&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=1b1b1b&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>NORTH PLATTE - The 28th Annual Chili Cook-Off hosted by First National Bank of Omaha fundraiser event is set for October 6th from 11:30am - 1:30pm in the downtown parking lot of FNBO in North Platte. The event is the official kick off for the 2023-2024 Mid-Plains United Way campaign season.&nbsp;&nbsp;FNBO is hosting the event while all the proceeds made from this event will go to Mid-Plain United Way. "This is the 28th annual and it's presented by First National Bank of Omaha and Mid-Plains United Way is super grateful for them (FNBO) to be hosting this for us," said Executive Director Haven Smith. "They provide the event and all the proceeds come back to Mid-Plains United Way." The money raised will be used to help support non-profit organizations in the region.&nbsp;15 teams have signed up for this year's cook-off and it only cost $10 to get into the event. You can try all the chilis and see which team may have the best. The event is October 6th at the downtown FNBO parking lot from 11:30am - 1:30pm. The weather is looking more on the chilly side for Friday. If you would like to hear more about the event, check out the podcast above.&nbsp;***Interview will air on FM98.1/AM 1410 Good Morning North Platte 10-6-23 at 9:00am<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpermalink.php%3Fstory_fbid%3Dpfbid024hq38KapGj6xYEdVTXgKtvw5AS9xWJNwJwYT96puhW4rSZZeLTWY1Wfp8ew6g6pfl%26id%3D100078863683485&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="530" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

(Audio) 28th Annual FNBO Chili Cook-Off with proceeds to Mid-Plains United Way

&nbsp;Don't forget the bread, salad and mega homemade dessert selection!&nbsp;

The North Platte Jaycees will be serving up adult brews!

&nbsp;Bounce Houses, Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Adopt A FURiend

...... And if a goal amount is raised, someone will "Dunk the Director" in a Dunk Tank outside! Brrrr!

&nbsp;Saturday October 28th!&nbsp;5pm-8pm!&nbsp;25+ Soups with the new "bowls!"&nbsp;Don't forget the bread, salad and mega homemade dessert selection!&nbsp;&nbsp;People's Choice Best Soup&nbsp;Giant Silent AuctionThe North Platte Jaycees will be serving up adult brews!&nbsp;DJ Loco for entertainment!&nbsp;Bounce Houses, Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Adopt A FURiend&nbsp;QuickDraw Caricatures...... And if a goal amount is raised, someone will "Dunk the Director" in a Dunk Tank outside! Brrrr!<figure>
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Soup Fur Paws fundraiser set for October 28th

North Platte Community College will be the site of an Applied Technologies Job Fair Nov. 2.

The event is free and open to the public. It is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon in Rooms 105, 107 and 109 of the W.W. Wood Building on the NPCC North Campus, 1101 Halligan Drive, in North Platte.

The fair will provide job seekers with an opportunity to network with representatives from area businesses and learn about open positions in a variety of applied technology-related fields.

An emphasis will be put on electrical, building construction, welding, HVAC, automotive, auto body, diesel and CDL.

Guests are encouraged to take résumés with them. At their discretion, employers may choose to interview candidates on site.

Businesses interested in having a booth can register at:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/FallAppliedTech" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/FallAppliedTech</a>. More information about the fair is available by contacting Amy Sabatka, career placement coordinator, at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sabatkaa@mpcc.edu">sabatkaa@mpcc.edu</a>&nbsp;or (308) 535-3619.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696514185993.jpeg" alt="Representatives from area businesses visit with prospective employees last spring during an Applied Technologies Job Fair at North Platte Community College. The next job fair is scheduled for Nov. 2." />
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 </figure>Heather JohnsonNorth Platte Community College will be the site of an Applied Technologies Job Fair Nov. 2.The event is free and open to the public. It is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon in Rooms 105, 107 and 109 of the W.W. Wood Building on the NPCC North Campus, 1101 Halligan Drive, in North Platte.The fair will provide job seekers with an opportunity to network with representatives from area businesses and learn about open positions in a variety of applied technology-related fields.An emphasis will be put on electrical, building construction, welding, HVAC, automotive, auto body, diesel and CDL.Guests are encouraged to take résumés with them. At their discretion, employers may choose to interview candidates on site.Businesses interested in having a booth can register at:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/FallAppliedTech" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/FallAppliedTech</a>. More information about the fair is available by contacting Amy Sabatka, career placement coordinator, at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sabatkaa@mpcc.edu">sabatkaa@mpcc.edu</a>&nbsp;or (308) 535-3619.

Applied tech careers to be featured at upcoming NPCC job fair

Members of Alpha Beta Theta, North Platte Community College’s chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, are organizing a litter pickup to help beautify the community.

The event is open to the public. It will begin at 9 a.m. Oct. 28. Volunteers are asked to gather in the fire pit area of the McDonald-Belton Building on the NPCC South Campus, 601 W. State Farm Rd.

Those interested in receiving more information about the Trashathon can contact&nbsp;Dr. Glynn Wolar, PTK faculty advisor, at (308) 535-3763 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:wolarg@mpcc.edu">wolarg@mpcc.edu</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696442408141.jpeg" alt="Volunteers Fumnanya Ijeh and Reece Halley pick up litter in a parking lot as part of last year’s Trashathon organized by North Platte Community College’s chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society." />
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 </figure>Heather JohnsonMembers of Alpha Beta Theta, North Platte Community College’s chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, are organizing a litter pickup to help beautify the community.The event is open to the public. It will begin at 9 a.m. Oct. 28. Volunteers are asked to gather in the fire pit area of the McDonald-Belton Building on the NPCC South Campus, 601 W. State Farm Rd.Those interested in receiving more information about the Trashathon can contact&nbsp;Dr. Glynn Wolar, PTK faculty advisor, at (308) 535-3763 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:wolarg@mpcc.edu">wolarg@mpcc.edu</a>.