Union Pacific Railroad scored 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-24&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hrc.org/resources/corporate-equality-index">Corporate Equality Index</a>, a leading national benchmark identifying companies with a strong track record of embracing LGBTQ+ equality in practices, policies, and benefits.

This is the second year in a row Union Pacific earned a 100% score.

“This award represents the hard work and relentless drive within Union Pacific to create a company culture that embraces&nbsp;<a href="https://www.up.com/up/aboutup/corporate_info/diversity/index.htm">diversity and inclusion</a>&nbsp;as a strength and cultivates a workplace environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect,” said Debra Schrampfer, Union Pacific Railroad’s Chief Diversity Officer.

To earn top marks, companies must meet the Corporate Equality Index’s criteria in four categories: workforce protections against discrimination, equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families; supporting an inclusive culture and corporate social responsibility; and responsible citizenship.

“Today’s award reaffirms people who identify as LGBTQ+, and our allies, belong at Union Pacific,” said Ryan Kula, president of Union Pacific’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender&nbsp;<a href="https://www.up.com/up/aboutup/corporate_info/diversity/employee-resource-groups/index.htm">Employee Resource Group</a>&nbsp;known as BRIDGES. “It also underscores the railroad’s commitment to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which their employees live and work.”

Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company connects its customers and communities to the global economy. Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More information about Union Pacific is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.up.com/">www.up.com</a>.

OMAHA, NEB., NOVEMBER 30, 2023Union Pacific Railroad scored 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-24&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hrc.org/resources/corporate-equality-index">Corporate Equality Index</a>, a leading national benchmark identifying companies with a strong track record of embracing LGBTQ+ equality in practices, policies, and benefits.This is the second year in a row Union Pacific earned a 100% score.“This award represents the hard work and relentless drive within Union Pacific to create a company culture that embraces&nbsp;<a href="https://www.up.com/up/aboutup/corporate_info/diversity/index.htm">diversity and inclusion</a>&nbsp;as a strength and cultivates a workplace environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect,” said Debra Schrampfer, Union Pacific Railroad’s Chief Diversity Officer.To earn top marks, companies must meet the Corporate Equality Index’s criteria in four categories: workforce protections against discrimination, equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families; supporting an inclusive culture and corporate social responsibility; and responsible citizenship.“Today’s award reaffirms people who identify as LGBTQ+, and our allies, belong at Union Pacific,” said Ryan Kula, president of Union Pacific’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender&nbsp;<a href="https://www.up.com/up/aboutup/corporate_info/diversity/employee-resource-groups/index.htm">Employee Resource Group</a>&nbsp;known as BRIDGES. “It also underscores the railroad’s commitment to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which their employees live and work.”<h2>About Union Pacific</h2>Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company connects its customers and communities to the global economy. Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More information about Union Pacific is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.up.com/">www.up.com</a>.<ul>
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Union Pacific Railroad Earns Perfect Score in Human Rights Campaign for Building an Inclusive Workplace Culture

Post News Director chatted with Camon Landry from the Salvation Army and the duo recapped Thanksgiving week, chatted about the Red Kettle campaign and so much more.&nbsp;

NORTH PLATTE - The Salvation Army is officially in full swing during this holiday season. Last week, the Salvation Army did their food distributions box donations and donated over 150 boxes to families who signed up. Boxes included Turkey's, mash potatoes and so much more. Leftover food from the boxes was then donated to partner agencies of the Salvation Army.&nbsp;

The Salvation Army is also gearing up for their Christmas Community Dinner on December 8th starting at 5:00pm. The event is for anyone in the community who wants to attend. Also, the Red Kettle campaign is underway. In North Platte, there are 8 locations. Volunteers are needed and if you would like to volunteer to ring the bell,<a href="https://registertoring.com/"> click here</a>. If someone under the age of 18 wants to volunteer an adult or guardian must be with the Individual.&nbsp;

If you would like to learn more about what the Salvation Army has been up and upcoming events, check out the podcast above.&nbsp;

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 </figure>North Platte Post&nbsp;Post News Director chatted with Camon Landry from the Salvation Army and the duo recapped Thanksgiving week, chatted about the Red Kettle campaign and so much more.&nbsp;<div><iframe title="(Audio) Salvation Army Weekly Chat #2" 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=r8ztv-1512273-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 Salvation Army is officially in full swing during this holiday season. Last week, the Salvation Army did their food distributions box donations and donated over 150 boxes to families who signed up. Boxes included Turkey's, mash potatoes and so much more. Leftover food from the boxes was then donated to partner agencies of the Salvation Army.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1700079784759.jpeg" alt="Camon Landry. Photo taken by Canon Rath/North Platte Post" />
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 </figure>The Salvation Army is also gearing up for their Christmas Community Dinner on December 8th starting at 5:00pm. The event is for anyone in the community who wants to attend. Also, the Red Kettle campaign is underway. In North Platte, there are 8 locations. Volunteers are needed and if you would like to volunteer to ring the bell,<a href="https://registertoring.com/"> click here</a>. If someone under the age of 18 wants to volunteer an adult or guardian must be with the Individual.&nbsp;If you would like to learn more about what the Salvation Army has been up and upcoming events, check out the podcast above.&nbsp;

(Audio) Salvation Army Weekly Chat #2

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — The next examination for the Nebraska County&nbsp; Assessor/Deputy County Assessor Certification will be given on Thursday, February 8, 2024.&nbsp; Candidates interested in taking this examination will test in one of the Department of Revenue’s&nbsp; offices in either Lincoln or North Platte. The examination is held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with&nbsp; a one-hour break for lunch.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Applications accompanied by the applicable fee must be submitted to the Department of Revenue&nbsp; no later than January 29, 2024.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Certification and eligibility to hold office as a county assessor or deputy county assessor requires&nbsp; successful completion of this examination. Nebraska law prohibits an individual from filing for,&nbsp; or being appointed to, the office of county assessor or serving as deputy county assessor without&nbsp; a valid Nebraska Assessor Certificate. In addition, this certificate is required to be eligible to file&nbsp; for, or assume the office of, county clerk acting as an ex-officio county assessor.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Application forms and additional information can be obtained at revenue.nebraska.gov/PAD.&nbsp;

North Platte examination location:&nbsp;

Nebraska Department of Revenue Conference Room&nbsp;&nbsp;

First Floor, Craft State Office Building&nbsp;&nbsp;

200 South Silber Street, North Platte, Nebraska&nbsp;

Nebraska Department of Revenue Training Center&nbsp;&nbsp;

Second Floor, State Office Building&nbsp;&nbsp;

301 Centennial Mall South, 14th &amp; M Streets, Lincoln, Nebraska&nbsp;

Nebraska Department of RevenueNOVEMBER 30, 2023 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — The next examination for the Nebraska County&nbsp; Assessor/Deputy County Assessor Certification will be given on Thursday, February 8, 2024.&nbsp; Candidates interested in taking this examination will test in one of the Department of Revenue’s&nbsp; offices in either Lincoln or North Platte. The examination is held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with&nbsp; a one-hour break for lunch.&nbsp;&nbsp;Applications accompanied by the applicable fee must be submitted to the Department of Revenue&nbsp; no later than January 29, 2024.&nbsp;&nbsp;Certification and eligibility to hold office as a county assessor or deputy county assessor requires&nbsp; successful completion of this examination. Nebraska law prohibits an individual from filing for,&nbsp; or being appointed to, the office of county assessor or serving as deputy county assessor without&nbsp; a valid Nebraska Assessor Certificate. In addition, this certificate is required to be eligible to file&nbsp; for, or assume the office of, county clerk acting as an ex-officio county assessor.&nbsp;&nbsp;Application forms and additional information can be obtained at revenue.nebraska.gov/PAD.&nbsp;North Platte examination location:&nbsp;Nebraska Department of Revenue Conference Room&nbsp;&nbsp;First Floor, Craft State Office Building&nbsp;&nbsp;200 South Silber Street, North Platte, Nebraska&nbsp;Lincoln examination location:&nbsp;Nebraska Department of Revenue Training Center&nbsp;&nbsp;Second Floor, State Office Building&nbsp;&nbsp;301 Centennial Mall South, 14th &amp; M Streets, Lincoln, Nebraska&nbsp;

County Assessor/Deputy County Assessor Examination

North Platte, NE - Mid-Plains United Way is excited to announce its upcoming gift-wrapping event, presented by Lashley Land Residential by Tami&nbsp; Timmerman-Lashley. The event will be held at Walmart Supercenter in North Platte from December 8 to December 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.&nbsp;

"We are thrilled to partner with Lashley Land Residential by Tami Timmerman Lashley for this event," said Mid-Plains United Way Executive Director, Haven Smith.&nbsp; "Thanks to her generosity, the entire $5 per present directly funds our partner agencies&nbsp; and makes a positive impact in our community."&nbsp;

The event is open to everyone who wants to get their gifts wrapped for a good cause.&nbsp; All proceeds from the event will benefit Mid-Plains United Way, which is committed&nbsp; to making a difference in the communities it serves. Funds raised allow Mid-Plains&nbsp; United Way to continue supporting programs that provide food and shelter to those&nbsp; who are struggling, help children and youth succeed in school, and ensure that our&nbsp; seniors are cared for and connected with their communities.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The booth will be located in front of the checkout on the north side of Walmart.&nbsp; Customers can choose from a variety of wrapping paper and ribbons to make their &nbsp;gifts look special.&nbsp;

"We encourage everyone to stop by the booth and take advantage of this service," said&nbsp; Tami Timmerman-Lashley. "You can do your extra shopping while you wait and you'll &nbsp;also be supporting a great cause."&nbsp;

For more information about the event or to pre-schedule your gift wrapping, please&nbsp; contact Mid-Plains United Way at unitedway172@gmail.com or call 308-532-8870.

About Mid-Plains United Way&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mid-Plains United Way is a nonprofit organization that unites community resources to fund and support non-profits that improve education, health and financial stability in the region. Mid-Plains United Way is committed to diversity and inclusion and strives to create a strong and caring community for everyone. Their service area includes 16 counties: Chase, Custer, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Grant, Hayes, Hitchcock, Hooker, Keith, Lincoln, Logan, McPherson, Perkins, Red Willow and Thomas counties. 

2023- 24 partner agencies are Bridge of Hope Child Advocacy Center, Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska-Utilities, Community Connections Mentoring, Community Connections Substance Abuse Prevention, Guardians of the Children, L2 for Kids, Lutheran Family Services, Nebraska Youth Center, The Connection Homeless Shelter, North Platte Senior Center and Hope Esperanza.&nbsp;

For more information or to donate online, please visit midplainsunitedway.com

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 </figure>Mid-Plains United WayNorth Platte, NE - Mid-Plains United Way is excited to announce its upcoming gift-wrapping event, presented by Lashley Land Residential by Tami&nbsp; Timmerman-Lashley. The event will be held at Walmart Supercenter in North Platte from December 8 to December 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.&nbsp;"We are thrilled to partner with Lashley Land Residential by Tami Timmerman Lashley for this event," said Mid-Plains United Way Executive Director, Haven Smith.&nbsp; "Thanks to her generosity, the entire $5 per present directly funds our partner agencies&nbsp; and makes a positive impact in our community."&nbsp;The event is open to everyone who wants to get their gifts wrapped for a good cause.&nbsp; All proceeds from the event will benefit Mid-Plains United Way, which is committed&nbsp; to making a difference in the communities it serves. Funds raised allow Mid-Plains&nbsp; United Way to continue supporting programs that provide food and shelter to those&nbsp; who are struggling, help children and youth succeed in school, and ensure that our&nbsp; seniors are cared for and connected with their communities.&nbsp;&nbsp;The booth will be located in front of the checkout on the north side of Walmart.&nbsp; Customers can choose from a variety of wrapping paper and ribbons to make their &nbsp;gifts look special.&nbsp;"We encourage everyone to stop by the booth and take advantage of this service," said&nbsp; Tami Timmerman-Lashley. "You can do your extra shopping while you wait and you'll &nbsp;also be supporting a great cause."&nbsp;For more information about the event or to pre-schedule your gift wrapping, please&nbsp; contact Mid-Plains United Way at unitedway172@gmail.com or call 308-532-8870.About Mid-Plains United Way&nbsp;&nbsp;Mid-Plains United Way is a nonprofit organization that unites community resources to fund and support non-profits that improve education, health and financial stability in the region. Mid-Plains United Way is committed to diversity and inclusion and strives to create a strong and caring community for everyone. Their service area includes 16 counties: Chase, Custer, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Grant, Hayes, Hitchcock, Hooker, Keith, Lincoln, Logan, McPherson, Perkins, Red Willow and Thomas counties. 2023- 24 partner agencies are Bridge of Hope Child Advocacy Center, Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska-Utilities, Community Connections Mentoring, Community Connections Substance Abuse Prevention, Guardians of the Children, L2 for Kids, Lutheran Family Services, Nebraska Youth Center, The Connection Homeless Shelter, North Platte Senior Center and Hope Esperanza.&nbsp;For more information or to donate online, please visit midplainsunitedway.com

Mid-Plains United Way Launches Annual Holiday Gift Wrapping Booth at  Walmart 

Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Cassie Condon, Vice President of Operations for the North Platte Area of Chamber and Development talked about the Shop North Platte event that is going on tell December 12th.&nbsp;

NORTH PLATTE – Shop North Platte is officially under way and will continue on until December 12th. Shop North Platte was created to shop locally at North Platte businesses this holiday season. Over 30 local businesses are taking part in this year's event. Shoppers who shop locally have a chance to win $5,000. Shoppers will receive a blue ticket and every $10 spent, shoppers can earn another blue ticket. Folks just entering the business will also receive the blue ticket. The drawing is set for December 14th. Shoppers must be 18 and older to participate in the drawing.

Shop North Platte replaces the old passport system that was used for the past 4 years. “I absolutely loved the passport program as it highlighted our local entrepreneurs and small businesses that give so much back to our community... but our one-day program we felt just wasn’t enough,” said Cassie Condon. “We really wanted to find something that encouraged customer loyalty and raise more awareness for retail availability... we really wanted to expand it from a one-day program to a three-week program and reward people for shopping locally.”

If you would like to learn a more in-depth about the Shop North Platte event that’s going on, more about the blue tickets, how it was designed, check out the podcast above. To see all the participating businesses, check the graphic below.

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 </figure>North Platte Post&nbsp;Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Cassie Condon, Vice President of Operations for the North Platte Area of Chamber and Development talked about the Shop North Platte event that is going on tell December 12th.&nbsp;<div><iframe title="(Audio) Shop North Platte is underway" 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=mac8m-150f24f-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 – Shop North Platte is officially under way and will continue on until December 12th. Shop North Platte was created to shop locally at North Platte businesses this holiday season. Over 30 local businesses are taking part in this year's event. Shoppers who shop locally have a chance to win $5,000. Shoppers will receive a blue ticket and every $10 spent, shoppers can earn another blue ticket. Folks just entering the business will also receive the blue ticket. The drawing is set for December 14th. Shoppers must be 18 and older to participate in the drawing.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1701205876514.jpeg" alt="North Platte Area Chamber and Development Vice President of Operations Cassie Condon. Photo taken by Canon Rath/North Platte Post" />
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 </figure>Shop North Platte replaces the old passport system that was used for the past 4 years. “I absolutely loved the passport program as it highlighted our local entrepreneurs and small businesses that give so much back to our community... but our one-day program we felt just wasn’t enough,” said Cassie Condon. “We really wanted to find something that encouraged customer loyalty and raise more awareness for retail availability... we really wanted to expand it from a one-day program to a three-week program and reward people for shopping locally.”<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FNorthPlatteChamber%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02uEK7GyGstiKycBgw7JnANcug1xAUwDeqHKYBVETLwVck2VQWiGNPaFUEdU3jZKi9l&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="668" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>If you would like to learn a more in-depth about the Shop North Platte event that’s going on, more about the blue tickets, how it was designed, check out the podcast above. To see all the participating businesses, check the graphic below.<figure>
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(Audio) Shop North Platte is underway

Help the Kimball Health Services EMS fill the food pantry!!!! EMS can pick up items locally now thru December 8th. For drop off/pick up or inquiries, contact Mandy R. at 720-403-6866, Greg D. at 970-965-9143, or the EMS office at Kimball Health Services!

Kimball Health ServicesHelp the Kimball Health Services EMS fill the food pantry!!!! EMS can pick up items locally now thru December 8th. For drop off/pick up or inquiries, contact Mandy R. at 720-403-6866, Greg D. at 970-965-9143, or the EMS office at Kimball Health Services!<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fkimballhealthservices%2Fposts%2Fpfbid04osFyd3qDKK2SdxbU544A2YjtNoGvxeYov1687dbXa6FmQkhCnu5ymS17sYb7Ebzl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="647" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

Residents can help Kimball Health Services EMS fill the food pantry

Madrid, Neb - The Village of Madrid is hosting their annual Christmas "Open House" today. It runs from 10am-6pm today with holiday specials all over the community. Z 93.5 Country &amp; Flatrock 100.7 will be broadcasting on-location at Country Load Trailer Sales today from 4-6pm.&nbsp;

The Village of Madrid invites people from all over Perkins County and the greater area to attend events today. There will be some large giveaways for those in attendance at Country Load Trailer Sales around 5:30pm today. A $100 gift card will be given away, to have a chance at winning it, stop by The Madrid General Store, Country Load Trailer Sales, Regier Equipment and Eastern Sky today and have your Christmas Passport stamped by each business.&nbsp;

There will by Free Hayrack rides and hot apple cider from 4-6pm provided by Regier Equipment, and Santa will be a Country Load Trailer Sales from 5-6pm to take pictures with children.

Inside of Country Load Trailer Sales shop will be a vendor show from 10-6pm today. Local vendors from Mary K, Potts Laser Workshop &amp; Design, Burritos &amp; More, Makenzi's Boutique, A Bit of Sunshine Candles, Christine Marie Cheesecakes, Wild Ass Soaps, Midwest Ag Products, 3 Generation Crafters and PC Tumlers will all be present.&nbsp;

Madrid, Neb - The Village of Madrid is hosting their annual Christmas "Open House" today. It runs from 10am-6pm today with holiday specials all over the community. Z 93.5 Country &amp; Flatrock 100.7 will be broadcasting on-location at Country Load Trailer Sales today from 4-6pm.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>The Village of Madrid invites people from all over Perkins County and the greater area to attend events today. There will be some large giveaways for those in attendance at Country Load Trailer Sales around 5:30pm today. A $100 gift card will be given away, to have a chance at winning it, stop by The Madrid General Store, Country Load Trailer Sales, Regier Equipment and Eastern Sky today and have your Christmas Passport stamped by each business.&nbsp;There will by Free Hayrack rides and hot apple cider from 4-6pm provided by Regier Equipment, and Santa will be a Country Load Trailer Sales from 5-6pm to take pictures with children.Inside of Country Load Trailer Sales shop will be a vendor show from 10-6pm today. Local vendors from Mary K, Potts Laser Workshop &amp; Design, Burritos &amp; More, Makenzi's Boutique, A Bit of Sunshine Candles, Christine Marie Cheesecakes, Wild Ass Soaps, Midwest Ag Products, 3 Generation Crafters and PC Tumlers will all be present.&nbsp;

Madrid Christmas Open House today, and will feature big givaways this afternoon

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 </figure>***<div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2>

This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to admin@northplattepost.com.</div>

The Hot Sheets: November 30th, 2023

NPCC’s STEM Club, The Light Company and&nbsp;Alpha Beta Theta, the college’s chapter of&nbsp;the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, are hosting Angel Trees to help children in need.

It’s part of a campaign by The Salvation Army of North Platte to provide gifts to the less fortunate during the holidays. Trees are located outside the welcome centers on the college’s north and south campuses.&nbsp;

Each tree is decorated with paper ornaments including basic information about the children as well as gifts they wish to receive.

People are encouraged to take an ornament, purchase a gift listed on the tag and then return the unwrapped item in a bag, with the tag attached, by Dec. 12 to the welcome centers.

Gifts can also be dropped off at The Salvation Army, with math and physics instructor Jared Daily, in Room 217 of the Health and Science Center, or with history instructor Dr. Glynn Wolar in Room 145A of the McDonald-Belton Building.

<a>Salvation Army volunteers will wrap the presents and distribute them to the children.</a>

Heather Johnson NPCCNPCC’s STEM Club, The Light Company and&nbsp;Alpha Beta Theta, the college’s chapter of&nbsp;the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, are hosting Angel Trees to help children in need.It’s part of a campaign by The Salvation Army of North Platte to provide gifts to the less fortunate during the holidays. Trees are located outside the welcome centers on the college’s north and south campuses.&nbsp;Each tree is decorated with paper ornaments including basic information about the children as well as gifts they wish to receive.People are encouraged to take an ornament, purchase a gift listed on the tag and then return the unwrapped item in a bag, with the tag attached, by Dec. 12 to the welcome centers.Gifts can also be dropped off at The Salvation Army, with math and physics instructor Jared Daily, in Room 217 of the Health and Science Center, or with history instructor Dr. Glynn Wolar in Room 145A of the McDonald-Belton Building.<a>Salvation Army volunteers will wrap the presents and distribute them to the children.</a>

NPCC student organizations host Angel Trees

North Platte Public Schools High Ability Learner Program (HAL) and Keep North Platte and Lincoln County Beautiful (KNPLCB) are partnering over the holiday season to recycle holiday lights.&nbsp; The recycling program will begin on December 1st&nbsp;and run through January 15th.&nbsp; Drop off locations include each NPPS Elementary School, North Platte Police Station, and RSVP Office.&nbsp; The HAL students provide community service projects, in addition to their educational programing, in an effort to reach their highest potential.&nbsp;

Once collected, the lights will be transported to a recycling facility in Omaha.&nbsp; All strands of lights can be recycled.&nbsp;&nbsp;Most Christmas lights contain plastic, glass and copper. At the facility, recycled lights will be crushed up — making it possible for the individual materials to be reused.

There are valid environmental concerns to consider when it comes to disposing of&nbsp;holiday lights.&nbsp;Beyond likely ending up in a landfill, throwing away light strings that contain&nbsp;compact fluorescent lightbulbs, or CFLs, can release mercury into the environment if the bulbs break.

We encourage you to forgo the trash can and drop your lights off at any of these locations in North Platte:&nbsp;

Mona AndersonNorth Platte Public Schools High Ability Learner Program (HAL) and Keep North Platte and Lincoln County Beautiful (KNPLCB) are partnering over the holiday season to recycle holiday lights.&nbsp; The recycling program will begin on December 1st&nbsp;and run through January 15th.&nbsp; Drop off locations include each NPPS Elementary School, North Platte Police Station, and RSVP Office.&nbsp; The HAL students provide community service projects, in addition to their educational programing, in an effort to reach their highest potential.&nbsp;Once collected, the lights will be transported to a recycling facility in Omaha.&nbsp; All strands of lights can be recycled.&nbsp;&nbsp;Most Christmas lights contain plastic, glass and copper. At the facility, recycled lights will be crushed up — making it possible for the individual materials to be reused.There are valid environmental concerns to consider when it comes to disposing of&nbsp;holiday lights.&nbsp;Beyond likely ending up in a landfill, throwing away light strings that contain&nbsp;compact fluorescent lightbulbs, or CFLs, can release mercury into the environment if the bulbs break.We encourage you to forgo the trash can and drop your lights off at any of these locations in North Platte:&nbsp;*North Platte Police Station #1715 North Jeffers St*RSVP Office901 East 10th&nbsp;St*McDonald Elementary School601 McDonald Rd*Cody Elementary School2000 West 2nd&nbsp;St*Jefferson Elementary School700 E 3rd St*Lincoln Elementary School200 W 9th St*Eisenhower Elementary School3900 W A St*Washington School600 W 3rd St*Lake Maloney Elem School Dist1848 E Correction Line Rd

Programs Partner to Bring Holiday Light Recycling to Lincoln County

&nbsp; The North Platte Police Department is looking for assistance in identifying the two individuals in these photos. They were involved in a shoplifting in late October. 

If you have any information on the subjects in the pictures please contact the police department by calling the nonemergency line 308-535-6789, or you may place a report anonymously at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Flincolncountycrimestoppers.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0ktntrbForrPs2nGSvtYr9RQWE4OBmcx4a3VP1-3qlc9bSmxU6dKfjCsw&amp;h=AT3Ns7iWuyXEDZz54YLsPtGzKIzku8nAwDXUnBxvYn3gHva9TSH1PI-l83EWbSowT7qcOsR0QMd_Q_DI4Agp48ELU06rpm1ZJVXfJahRC5HAJ3K3Q4MLz7SG8Ra68i_CXXEe&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT2qARXs8siBSocnxU7ohUqWeTiryo8ZbWTHtw-AoAIjhpvWtfZjSO1o3LddKfVvEe8qVa5kYtX8GM1O4RNB6A8RJBXJCf6jGu_VQDlLg3gMNOydJ3JpvTDKDK6B7pGoBq4Qzm1lH4OSZYFwEEBilLAq8lDBtgjbkBIHENghah18EQkQq8X5ftBQHOV02WbPaPY8dWfga2qK" target="_blank">lincolncountycrimestoppers.com</a> or call 1-800-933-tips&nbsp;&nbsp;

North Platte Police Department&nbsp; The North Platte Police Department is looking for assistance in identifying the two individuals in these photos. They were involved in a shoplifting in late October. If you have any information on the subjects in the pictures please contact the police department by calling the nonemergency line 308-535-6789, or you may place a report anonymously at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Flincolncountycrimestoppers.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0ktntrbForrPs2nGSvtYr9RQWE4OBmcx4a3VP1-3qlc9bSmxU6dKfjCsw&amp;h=AT3Ns7iWuyXEDZz54YLsPtGzKIzku8nAwDXUnBxvYn3gHva9TSH1PI-l83EWbSowT7qcOsR0QMd_Q_DI4Agp48ELU06rpm1ZJVXfJahRC5HAJ3K3Q4MLz7SG8Ra68i_CXXEe&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT2qARXs8siBSocnxU7ohUqWeTiryo8ZbWTHtw-AoAIjhpvWtfZjSO1o3LddKfVvEe8qVa5kYtX8GM1O4RNB6A8RJBXJCf6jGu_VQDlLg3gMNOydJ3JpvTDKDK6B7pGoBq4Qzm1lH4OSZYFwEEBilLAq8lDBtgjbkBIHENghah18EQkQq8X5ftBQHOV02WbPaPY8dWfga2qK" target="_blank">lincolncountycrimestoppers.com</a> or call 1-800-933-tips&nbsp;&nbsp;<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnorthplattepolice%2Fposts%2Fpfbid037ajPuhyXqRfvgo8ioVAK1utj3jG6QnQdcuPiWbYjcqSRg5NjM3uGuemd66E1ufGol&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="742" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

North Platte Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying two individuals

The Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.30 per share on the company’s common stock, payable Dec. 28, 2023, to shareholders of record Dec. 8, 2023.

Union Pacific has paid dividends on its common stock for 124 consecutive years.

Union PacificThe Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.30 per share on the company’s common stock, payable Dec. 28, 2023, to shareholders of record Dec. 8, 2023.Union Pacific has paid dividends on its common stock for 124 consecutive years.<h2>About Union Pacific</h2>Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company connects its customers and communities to the global economy. Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More information about Union Pacific is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.up.com/">www.up.com</a>.

Union Pacific Corporation Declares Fourth Quarter 2023 Dividend

Union Pacific Railroad announced plans today to open a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.up.com/up/customers/premium/intmap/phoenix/index.htm">new international intermodal terminal</a>&nbsp;in the heart of Phoenix, providing customers a sustainable rail option between ocean ports in the Los Angeles Basin and the nation’s fast-growing Southwest region.

The new terminal, owned and operated by Union Pacific, is expected to open in the first quarter of 2024. It will be established in Union Pacific’s downtown rail yard, with capacity to grow to meet customer demand.

“We are excited to offer regional shippers and receivers in Arizona a fast, sustainable rail option to move product into and out of Southern California that is cost competitive and removes trucks from our nation's congested highways, with an ability to expand offerings and grow in the future" said Kenny Rocker, Executive Vice President – Marketing and Sales for Union Pacific.

The new facility will open with drayage support provided by Duncan &amp; Son Lines, a family-owned logistics firm in Buckeye, Arizona, that primarily focuses on international container drayage from the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.

“Duncan and Son Lines is proud to be working with Union Pacific on this innovative rail solution, which will give our customers another service option to reduce truck emissions,” said David Duncan, Vice President of Operations at Duncan &amp; Son Lines.

The new terminal further expands Union Pacific’s intermodal footprint, which is the largest in North America with the most direct services from coast to coast.

Union PacificOMAHA, NEB., NOVEMBER 29, 2023Union Pacific Railroad announced plans today to open a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.up.com/up/customers/premium/intmap/phoenix/index.htm">new international intermodal terminal</a>&nbsp;in the heart of Phoenix, providing customers a sustainable rail option between ocean ports in the Los Angeles Basin and the nation’s fast-growing Southwest region.The new terminal, owned and operated by Union Pacific, is expected to open in the first quarter of 2024. It will be established in Union Pacific’s downtown rail yard, with capacity to grow to meet customer demand.“We are excited to offer regional shippers and receivers in Arizona a fast, sustainable rail option to move product into and out of Southern California that is cost competitive and removes trucks from our nation's congested highways, with an ability to expand offerings and grow in the future" said Kenny Rocker, Executive Vice President – Marketing and Sales for Union Pacific.The new facility will open with drayage support provided by Duncan &amp; Son Lines, a family-owned logistics firm in Buckeye, Arizona, that primarily focuses on international container drayage from the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.“Duncan and Son Lines is proud to be working with Union Pacific on this innovative rail solution, which will give our customers another service option to reduce truck emissions,” said David Duncan, Vice President of Operations at Duncan &amp; Son Lines.The new terminal further expands Union Pacific’s intermodal footprint, which is the largest in North America with the most direct services from coast to coast.<h2>About Union Pacific</h2>Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company connects its customers and communities to the global economy. Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More information about Union Pacific is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.up.com/">www.up.com</a>.

Union Pacific Announces New Phoenix Terminal Connecting Southwest U.S. Markets with International Ports in Southern California

&nbsp;(McCook, Neb.) — Weather permitting, a crack sealing project will begin Dec. 4 on US-6, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Crack sealing is a process of cleaning and filling open joints and cracks in the surface with sealant to prevent the entry of moisture and debris.&nbsp;

State maintenance forces will be performing a crack seal from reference post 29 to reference post 44, from Enders to Wauneta. The work is anticipated to take 15 days. Traffic will be maintained with a pilot car and flaggers.&nbsp;Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and put phones down.

Nebraska Department of Transportation&nbsp;(McCook, Neb.) — Weather permitting, a crack sealing project will begin Dec. 4 on US-6, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Crack sealing is a process of cleaning and filling open joints and cracks in the surface with sealant to prevent the entry of moisture and debris.&nbsp;State maintenance forces will be performing a crack seal from reference post 29 to reference post 44, from Enders to Wauneta. The work is anticipated to take 15 days. Traffic will be maintained with a pilot car and flaggers.&nbsp;Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and put phones down.

Maintenance Work Will Begin on US-6, Near Enders 

The students are installing wiring and other electrical components in two Habitat homes at Second Street and McCabe Avenue in North Platte. The project allows them to gain real world experience while also giving back to the community that supports them.

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 </figure>Heather Johnson NPCCThe students are installing wiring and other electrical components in two Habitat homes at Second Street and McCabe Avenue in North Platte. The project allows them to gain real world experience while also giving back to the community that supports them.

Electrical students give back through Habitat for Humanity

The Heartland Singers bring a festive celebration with their annual seasonal concert Sunday, December 10. They have been entertaining audiences since 1987.&nbsp;

The concert begins at 2:00 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 305 West 5th Street, North Platte.&nbsp; Admission is free, but donations are accepted to help pay for music and other expenses for the group. Handicap accessible venue with elevator available.&nbsp;

Chrysanne Bailey, who has directed the choir since 2016, led the board in their selection of music for the concert. Concert theme is “It’s Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas”, and is the first musical selection to open the Sunday concert.&nbsp;

Thank you for supporting Heartland Singers by attending their concert December 10. Their final musical gift to the audience will be “A Holiday Wish”!&nbsp;

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 </figure>Julia JacobsonThe Heartland Singers bring a festive celebration with their annual seasonal concert Sunday, December 10. They have been entertaining audiences since 1987.&nbsp;The concert begins at 2:00 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 305 West 5th Street, North Platte.&nbsp; Admission is free, but donations are accepted to help pay for music and other expenses for the group. Handicap accessible venue with elevator available.&nbsp;Chrysanne Bailey, who has directed the choir since 2016, led the board in their selection of music for the concert. Concert theme is “It’s Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas”, and is the first musical selection to open the Sunday concert.&nbsp;Thank you for supporting Heartland Singers by attending their concert December 10. Their final musical gift to the audience will be “A Holiday Wish”!&nbsp;

Heartland Singers to perform their annual seasonal concert on December 10th

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This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to admin@northplattepost.com.</div>

The Hot Sheets: November 29th, 2023

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 (SCOTTSBLUFF, NEB.)&nbsp;&nbsp;— The Nebraska State Patrol and local partners conducted alcohol compliance checks in Scotts Bluff and Keith counties earlier this month.

On Friday, November 17, NSP investigators conducted compliance checks at 12 businesses in Keith County. One of those businesses sold alcohol to a minor for a non-compliance rate of 8%. All of the businesses checked the minor’s ID.

This operation was supported by grant #93.959 under the SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Region II Human Services, and the Nebraska DHHS Division of Behavioral Health.

On Saturday, November 18,&nbsp;NSP investigators worked with the Gering Police Department, Scottsbluff Police Department, and Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office to conduct compliance checks at 77 businesses. Nine businesses sold alcohol to a minor for a non-compliance rate of 12%.

This operation was supported by grant funding from the NDOT Highway Safety Office, SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Region I Behavioral Health Authority, and Nebraska DHHS.

The businesses that failed the inspections were:

Ogallala Watering Hole – Ogallala&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arthur’s Pizza – Scottsbluff

Kwik Stop 17 – Mitchell&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Powerhouse Social – Scottsbluff

The Marketplace Coffee – Mitchell&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Stagecoach Stop – Gering

Fairfield Inn – Scottsbluff&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fresh Foods – Gering

Elks Lodge 1367 – Scottsbluff&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Panhandle Cooperative – Scottsbluff

Businesses that sell alcohol to a minor are referred to the Nebraska Liquor Commission. Clerks who sell alcohol to a minor are cited for procuring alcohol for a minor. The businesses included restaurants, grocery stores, liquor stores, convenience stores, bars, and hotels.

Cody ThomasNOVEMBER 28, 2023 (SCOTTSBLUFF, NEB.)&nbsp;&nbsp;— The Nebraska State Patrol and local partners conducted alcohol compliance checks in Scotts Bluff and Keith counties earlier this month.On Friday, November 17, NSP investigators conducted compliance checks at 12 businesses in Keith County. One of those businesses sold alcohol to a minor for a non-compliance rate of 8%. All of the businesses checked the minor’s ID.This operation was supported by grant #93.959 under the SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Region II Human Services, and the Nebraska DHHS Division of Behavioral Health.On Saturday, November 18,&nbsp;NSP investigators worked with the Gering Police Department, Scottsbluff Police Department, and Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office to conduct compliance checks at 77 businesses. Nine businesses sold alcohol to a minor for a non-compliance rate of 12%.This operation was supported by grant funding from the NDOT Highway Safety Office, SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Region I Behavioral Health Authority, and Nebraska DHHS.The businesses that failed the inspections were:Ogallala Watering Hole – Ogallala&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arthur’s Pizza – ScottsbluffKwik Stop 17 – Mitchell&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Powerhouse Social – ScottsbluffThe Marketplace Coffee – Mitchell&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Stagecoach Stop – GeringFairfield Inn – Scottsbluff&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fresh Foods – GeringElks Lodge 1367 – Scottsbluff&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Panhandle Cooperative – ScottsbluffBusinesses that sell alcohol to a minor are referred to the Nebraska Liquor Commission. Clerks who sell alcohol to a minor are cited for procuring alcohol for a minor. The businesses included restaurants, grocery stores, liquor stores, convenience stores, bars, and hotels.

Alcohol Compliance Checks Conducted in Keith, Scotts Bluff Counties

<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2023/11/28/nebraska-hearing-on-mandates-facing-k-12-schools-targets-teacher-training-student-behavior/">Nebraska Examiner</a>

LINCOLN — Nebraska’s K-12 schools face mandates at the state and federal levels that cost local property taxpayers money and cost teachers time in class, a legislative committee was told Tuesday.

The discussion during an interim study hearing focused mostly on state mandates, including two hours of transportation training and a rule that school libraries subscribe to at least 25 periodicals.

But state lawmakers also heard about another costly problem plaguing teachers and schools:&nbsp; student behavior.

Riverside Public Schools Superintendent Stephanie Kaczor told Education Committee members she and teachers in her north-central Nebraska district have seen a sea change in how kids behave.

More students, especially the youngest, are more likely to hit, bite or lash out against adults and other kids than in her previous two decades of teaching, Kaczor said.

She said all classroom teachers, in addition to those in special education, see more children who are struggling to regulate themselves and need to learn how to interact with others reasonably.

Where once the district’s two schools might have had a single student pulled out of class on a given day, she said, they sometimes have three out at once. That requires staff time.

The committee chairman, State Sen. Dave Murman of Glenvil, asked what is contributing. She said it might be lost socialization during the pandemic, busier parents and stimulation from screen time.

“When they don’t have that constant stimulation, that’s why we’re seeing behaviors,” Kaczor said.&nbsp;

The rise in aggressiveness with staff and other students leaves teachers forced to address the outbursts of a single student, often at the expense of teaching time for others, she said.

She explained that this, combined with a new state law banning suspensions for kindergarten through second-grade students, has left schools scrambling while they are short of staff.

“There are some points when someone needs to be removed from the room,” Kaczor said. “I don’t care what age you are. Where do those kids go and who looks after them? You don’t have the people or the place.”

She said her district receives requests from teachers for more training on behaviors but often has to juggle the time that takes with other state and federally mandated training.

She said teachers in Nebraska attend about 23 hours of mandated training a year, including about state and federal mandates. While some training occurs on days when children aren’t in school. Other sessions require teachers to miss class time.&nbsp;

Costs quickly rise when districts have to find substitute teachers and are already short on paraeducators, said Steve Koch, a farmer and cattle feeder on the Hershey, Neb., school board.

Koch estimated that every hour of staff training costs his rural district in west-central Nebraska about $3,900. And every eight-hour training session costs about $31,200.

The cost of mandated training days balloons in larger districts to about $158,000 a day in Bennington, $329,000 a day in Kearney and $367,000 a day in Millard, school officials testified.

“While important, those are dollars we now need to pull from some other pot or pull from our taxpayers, which we do not like doing,” Koch said.

Koch and Kaczor said schools need more flexibility on training requirements to respond more capably and cost-effectively to changes in the student population and local needs.

As an example, Koch pointed to the broadly supported but unfunded state mandate that schools provide education in financial literacy, which he said costs his district $13,000 a year.

His business teacher now needs to teach two class periods of financial literacy per day instead of one. He said lawmakers need to consider the impacts of “one-size-fits-all approaches.”

Millard Education Association President Tim Royers, a longtime high school history teacher, said the state might need to step in to help fund some federal mandates.

His example was “504 services,” which are education plans for individual students who don’t meet the requirements to access special education services or funds but need specific help.

Students qualify if they have a physical or mental impairment that limits them from engaging in “major life activities,” including academic performance, and schools are using 504 services more frequently, Royers said.

But while schools cannot use special education funds to help with such services, he said, they can lose access to special ed funds if they fail to meet the requirements of those 504 plans.

“My biggest recommendation would be this: Please do not place an added requirement on our schools without putting the money in to pay for it,” Royers said.

State Sen. Lynne Walz of Fremont sought the hearing on unfunded mandates in&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/Intro/LR166.pdf">Legislative Resolution 166</a>. She said she wants school employees to recommend requirements the state can cut.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Walz said she hopes the Legislature will consider giving the schools more flexibility in meeting training requirements and eliminating mandates that matter less.

“The thing that struck me the most was when I heard one of the testifiers say our teachers know what they need for training in their classroom,” Walz said. “They’re begging for those things.”

State Sen. Joni Albrecht of Thurston asked those testifying whether Educational Service Units were placing mandates on school districts regarding social and emotional learning.

School officials told her that ESUs had no authority to mandate such things and that districts adopting such approaches were doing so by exercising their own local decision-making.

After the hearing, Murman said the testimony from educators about the impact of the state law banning suspensions for the youngest students has left him with some “second thoughts.” He supported the broader education package that included the change.

He said most teachers and administrators consider suspensions a “last resort.” He said suspensions sometimes force parents and students to communicate about the need for a child to behave.

Legislative advocates for the law have said they wanted to keep young struggling students, many of whom are coping with outside problems, from missing too much school time and falling farther behind academically.

“Leaving it up to the local district, that is probably a good thing to do,” Murman said.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1701206364616.jpeg" alt="Riverside Public Schools Superintendent Stephanie Kaczor told Education Committee members about the costs of unfunded mandates in education. She also discussed changing student behaviors. (Aaron Sanderford/Nebraska Examiner)" />
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 </figure>Aaron Sanderford<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2023/11/28/nebraska-hearing-on-mandates-facing-k-12-schools-targets-teacher-training-student-behavior/">Nebraska Examiner</a>LINCOLN — Nebraska’s K-12 schools face mandates at the state and federal levels that cost local property taxpayers money and cost teachers time in class, a legislative committee was told Tuesday.The discussion during an interim study hearing focused mostly on state mandates, including two hours of transportation training and a rule that school libraries subscribe to at least 25 periodicals.But state lawmakers also heard about another costly problem plaguing teachers and schools:&nbsp; student behavior.Riverside Public Schools Superintendent Stephanie Kaczor told Education Committee members she and teachers in her north-central Nebraska district have seen a sea change in how kids behave.<h2>Lashing out</h2>More students, especially the youngest, are more likely to hit, bite or lash out against adults and other kids than in her previous two decades of teaching, Kaczor said.She said all classroom teachers, in addition to those in special education, see more children who are struggling to regulate themselves and need to learn how to interact with others reasonably.Where once the district’s two schools might have had a single student pulled out of class on a given day, she said, they sometimes have three out at once. That requires staff time.The committee chairman, State Sen. Dave Murman of Glenvil, asked what is contributing. She said it might be lost socialization during the pandemic, busier parents and stimulation from screen time.“When they don’t have that constant stimulation, that’s why we’re seeing behaviors,” Kaczor said.&nbsp;The rise in aggressiveness with staff and other students leaves teachers forced to address the outbursts of a single student, often at the expense of teaching time for others, she said.She explained that this, combined with a new state law banning suspensions for kindergarten through second-grade students, has left schools scrambling while they are short of staff.“There are some points when someone needs to be removed from the room,” Kaczor said. “I don’t care what age you are. Where do those kids go and who looks after them? You don’t have the people or the place.”<h2>Training questions</h2>She said her district receives requests from teachers for more training on behaviors but often has to juggle the time that takes with other state and federally mandated training.She said teachers in Nebraska attend about 23 hours of mandated training a year, including about state and federal mandates. While some training occurs on days when children aren’t in school. Other sessions require teachers to miss class time.&nbsp;Costs quickly rise when districts have to find substitute teachers and are already short on paraeducators, said Steve Koch, a farmer and cattle feeder on the Hershey, Neb., school board.Koch estimated that every hour of staff training costs his rural district in west-central Nebraska about $3,900. And every eight-hour training session costs about $31,200.The cost of mandated training days balloons in larger districts to about $158,000 a day in Bennington, $329,000 a day in Kearney and $367,000 a day in Millard, school officials testified.“While important, those are dollars we now need to pull from some other pot or pull from our taxpayers, which we do not like doing,” Koch said.<h2>Flexibility sought</h2>Koch and Kaczor said schools need more flexibility on training requirements to respond more capably and cost-effectively to changes in the student population and local needs.As an example, Koch pointed to the broadly supported but unfunded state mandate that schools provide education in financial literacy, which he said costs his district $13,000 a year.His business teacher now needs to teach two class periods of financial literacy per day instead of one. He said lawmakers need to consider the impacts of “one-size-fits-all approaches.”Millard Education Association President Tim Royers, a longtime high school history teacher, said the state might need to step in to help fund some federal mandates.His example was “504 services,” which are education plans for individual students who don’t meet the requirements to access special education services or funds but need specific help.Students qualify if they have a physical or mental impairment that limits them from engaging in “major life activities,” including academic performance, and schools are using 504 services more frequently, Royers said.But while schools cannot use special education funds to help with such services, he said, they can lose access to special ed funds if they fail to meet the requirements of those 504 plans.“My biggest recommendation would be this: Please do not place an added requirement on our schools without putting the money in to pay for it,” Royers said.<h2>Suggestions welcome</h2>State Sen. Lynne Walz of Fremont sought the hearing on unfunded mandates in&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/Intro/LR166.pdf">Legislative Resolution 166</a>. She said she wants school employees to recommend requirements the state can cut.&nbsp;&nbsp;Walz said she hopes the Legislature will consider giving the schools more flexibility in meeting training requirements and eliminating mandates that matter less.“The thing that struck me the most was when I heard one of the testifiers say our teachers know what they need for training in their classroom,” Walz said. “They’re begging for those things.”State Sen. Joni Albrecht of Thurston asked those testifying whether Educational Service Units were placing mandates on school districts regarding social and emotional learning.School officials told her that ESUs had no authority to mandate such things and that districts adopting such approaches were doing so by exercising their own local decision-making.After the hearing, Murman said the testimony from educators about the impact of the state law banning suspensions for the youngest students has left him with some “second thoughts.” He supported the broader education package that included the change.He said most teachers and administrators consider suspensions a “last resort.” He said suspensions sometimes force parents and students to communicate about the need for a child to behave.Legislative advocates for the law have said they wanted to keep young struggling students, many of whom are coping with outside problems, from missing too much school time and falling farther behind academically.“Leaving it up to the local district, that is probably a good thing to do,” Murman said.

Nebraska hearing on mandates facing K-12 schools targets teacher training, student behavior

Paxton Consolidated Schools announced that the Paxton One-Act team are the D1-5 District Champions. The one-act team went up against schools from Shelton, Silver Lake, Loomis, Cambridge, Red Cloud and Bertrand. Paxton students also took home awards. Students won Outstanding tech crew, 5 outstanding acting awards and Best actor (John Fricke) and best Actress (Miah Fox).&nbsp;

Sandhills PostPaxton Consolidated Schools announced that the Paxton One-Act team are the D1-5 District Champions. The one-act team went up against schools from Shelton, Silver Lake, Loomis, Cambridge, Red Cloud and Bertrand. Paxton students also took home awards. Students won Outstanding tech crew, 5 outstanding acting awards and Best actor (John Fricke) and best Actress (Miah Fox).&nbsp;<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpermalink.php%3Fstory_fbid%3Dpfbid02twPLNnvuqSgF9U8kxbW7HgVMoFz9fXM282jx8dP6qWcxLsjEPUK5UdzQGevCSKjol%26id%3D100063530835087&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="664" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpermalink.php%3Fstory_fbid%3Dpfbid02twPLNnvuqSgF9U8kxbW7HgVMoFz9fXM282jx8dP6qWcxLsjEPUK5UdzQGevCSKjol%26id%3D100063530835087&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="664" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

Paxton One-Act crowned D1-5 District Champions

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. -&nbsp;The Western Community College Area (WCCA) Board of Governors is pleased to announce that the At-Large vacancy has been filled by former Nebraska state senator John Stinner.

Stinner was sworn in at the November Board of Governor's meeting via Zoom. Stinner will serve the remaining term of former At-Large member Dr. Thomas Perkins, who resigned earlier this year.

“We are pleased to welcome John to the board,” said Lynne Klemke, WCCA board&nbsp;chair. “John's experience in community service and the in legislature is incredibly valuable to our board. He was a tireless advocate for education as a state senator, and I have no doubt he’ll continue that as a member of our board."

Stinner is one of the original founding members of Gering State Bank and has resided in Scotts Bluff County for more than 30 years. Stinner has dedicated his time to more than 20 civic organizations, including serving on the Gering Public School Board, YMCA, Twin Cities Development, and WNCC Foundation, among others. In 2013, John served as Chairman of the Nebraska Bankers Association.&nbsp;

“One of the reasons I wanted to join the board is because I care deeply about western Nebraska, and WNCC is a significant institution in the Panhandle,” said Stinner. “There are always ideas and changes to way education is funded, and with my background in finance and experience on the Appropriations [Legislative] Committee, I feel I may be of some help to the Board in that arena.”

In 2015, John began his first term with the Nebraska State Legislature. He was a member of the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee since taking office, and was elected Chair of the Committee in 2017. Not only did he serve on the Appropriations Committee, but he also served on the Nebraska Retirement, Executive Board, Building and Maintenance, Legislative Performance Audit, and Planning Committees. John was also a fellow in the Council of State Government’s BILLD Program.

During and following his time serving the State of Nebraska and District 48, he has garnered many various awards, including: the Golden Torch Award from the Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; 2021 Nebraska Community College Association Friend of Community Colleges; 2022 WNCC Friend of the College; the 2023 Distinguished NEBRASKAlander Award, and more.

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 </figure>Western Nebraska Community College&nbsp;SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. -&nbsp;The Western Community College Area (WCCA) Board of Governors is pleased to announce that the At-Large vacancy has been filled by former Nebraska state senator John Stinner.Stinner was sworn in at the November Board of Governor's meeting via Zoom. Stinner will serve the remaining term of former At-Large member Dr. Thomas Perkins, who resigned earlier this year.“We are pleased to welcome John to the board,” said Lynne Klemke, WCCA board&nbsp;chair. “John's experience in community service and the in legislature is incredibly valuable to our board. He was a tireless advocate for education as a state senator, and I have no doubt he’ll continue that as a member of our board."Stinner is one of the original founding members of Gering State Bank and has resided in Scotts Bluff County for more than 30 years. Stinner has dedicated his time to more than 20 civic organizations, including serving on the Gering Public School Board, YMCA, Twin Cities Development, and WNCC Foundation, among others. In 2013, John served as Chairman of the Nebraska Bankers Association.&nbsp;“One of the reasons I wanted to join the board is because I care deeply about western Nebraska, and WNCC is a significant institution in the Panhandle,” said Stinner. “There are always ideas and changes to way education is funded, and with my background in finance and experience on the Appropriations [Legislative] Committee, I feel I may be of some help to the Board in that arena.”In 2015, John began his first term with the Nebraska State Legislature. He was a member of the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee since taking office, and was elected Chair of the Committee in 2017. Not only did he serve on the Appropriations Committee, but he also served on the Nebraska Retirement, Executive Board, Building and Maintenance, Legislative Performance Audit, and Planning Committees. John was also a fellow in the Council of State Government’s BILLD Program.During and following his time serving the State of Nebraska and District 48, he has garnered many various awards, including: the Golden Torch Award from the Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; 2021 Nebraska Community College Association Friend of Community Colleges; 2022 WNCC Friend of the College; the 2023 Distinguished NEBRASKAlander Award, and more.

Western Community College Area announces Former Nebraska Senator to Board of Governors

A successful calving season does not begin at calving, rather it begins much earlier, with the management of the cow herd months prior.&nbsp; University of Nebraska Extension will be hosting “Cow Clinics” during the months of December and January to review some of the basic management factors that can lead to a successful calving and breeding season.&nbsp;The cost to register is $20 per person.&nbsp; The first 20 producers who register at each location will receive instructions on how to receive a free forage test.&nbsp; To register for the “Cow Clinics” please contact the local UNL Extension office:

Contact Randy Saner, at 308-532-2683 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:randy.saner@unl.edu">randy.saner@unl.edu</a>

Contact Ryan Benjamin, at 402-376-1850 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ryan.benjamin@unl.edu">ryan.benjamin@unl.edu</a>&nbsp;

Contact Steve Niemeyer, at 308-346-4200,&nbsp;402-336-2760&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:smiemeyer1@unl.edu">smiemeyer1@unl.edu</a>

Contact Wayde Pickinpaugh, at 402-335-3669 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:wayde.pickinpaugh@unl.edu">wayde.pickinpaugh@unl.edu</a>

The “Cow Clinics” will begin at 10:00 a.m. with registration and conclude at 2:00 p.m.&nbsp; The clinics will cover the how, when, and why of body condition scoring, teat and udder scoring, and forage sampling. Understanding a forage analysis and developing diets for the last trimester will also be a part of the program.&nbsp; A team of Extension Educators and Specialist will lead the discussion and hands-on demonstrations.

The “Cow Clinics” are sponsored in part by Security First Banks in Valentine and Beatrice and First Interstate Banks in North Platte and Atkinson.

Randy SanerA successful calving season does not begin at calving, rather it begins much earlier, with the management of the cow herd months prior.&nbsp; University of Nebraska Extension will be hosting “Cow Clinics” during the months of December and January to review some of the basic management factors that can lead to a successful calving and breeding season.&nbsp;The cost to register is $20 per person.&nbsp; The first 20 producers who register at each location will receive instructions on how to receive a free forage test.&nbsp; To register for the “Cow Clinics” please contact the local UNL Extension office:<ul>
 <li>January 10, 2024 – North Platte Stockyards, North Platte, NE</li>
 </ul>Contact Randy Saner, at 308-532-2683 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:randy.saner@unl.edu">randy.saner@unl.edu</a><ul>
 <li>December 19, 2023 – Valentine Livestock Auction, Valentine, NE</li>
 </ul>Contact Ryan Benjamin, at 402-376-1850 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ryan.benjamin@unl.edu">ryan.benjamin@unl.edu</a>&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>December 20, 2023 – Atkinson Livestock Market, Atkinson, NE</li>
 </ul>Contact Steve Niemeyer, at 308-346-4200,&nbsp;402-336-2760&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:smiemeyer1@unl.edu">smiemeyer1@unl.edu</a><ul>
 <li>January 9, 2024 – Beatrice 77 Livestock Sales, Beatrice, NE</li>
 </ul>Contact Wayde Pickinpaugh, at 402-335-3669 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:wayde.pickinpaugh@unl.edu">wayde.pickinpaugh@unl.edu</a>The “Cow Clinics” will begin at 10:00 a.m. with registration and conclude at 2:00 p.m.&nbsp; The clinics will cover the how, when, and why of body condition scoring, teat and udder scoring, and forage sampling. Understanding a forage analysis and developing diets for the last trimester will also be a part of the program.&nbsp; A team of Extension Educators and Specialist will lead the discussion and hands-on demonstrations.The “Cow Clinics” are sponsored in part by Security First Banks in Valentine and Beatrice and First Interstate Banks in North Platte and Atkinson.

Nebraska Extension to Host “Cow Clinics”

Ogallala, Neb - Eagle Media(Z93.5 Country/Flatrock 100.7) is giving away a brand new Kawasaki Mule from Eichners Sales &amp; Service on December 12. Today 4 qualifier names will be drawn from a registration box inside Ogallala Ag Supply at&nbsp;1210 NE-61 Scenic, north of&nbsp; Ogallala. Z 93.5 Country and Flatrock 100.7 will be on-location today from 4:30-6:30pm Mountain time broadcasting live ahead of the drawing. Stop in today before 6:20pm and register to win the Kawasaki Mule.

Ogallala, Neb - Eagle Media(Z93.5 Country/Flatrock 100.7) is giving away a brand new Kawasaki Mule from Eichners Sales &amp; Service on December 12. Today 4 qualifier names will be drawn from a registration box inside Ogallala Ag Supply at&nbsp;1210 NE-61 Scenic, north of&nbsp; Ogallala. Z 93.5 Country and Flatrock 100.7 will be on-location today from 4:30-6:30pm Mountain time broadcasting live ahead of the drawing. Stop in today before 6:20pm and register to win the Kawasaki Mule.<figure>
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 <figcaption>Brand New Kawaski Mule will be given away on December 12 at Eichners Sales &amp; Service</figcaption>
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Next Chance to Qualify to win Kawasaki Mule today at Ogallala Ag Supply 4:30-6:30pm

&nbsp;The Sidney City Council is hosting their meeting tonight, November 28th. Below is tonight's agenda for the meeting.

Sandhills Post&nbsp;The Sidney City Council is hosting their meeting tonight, November 28th. Below is tonight's agenda for the meeting.<figure>
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11/28 Sidney City Council Meeting Agenda

Kimberly Bishop (Airport, Park &amp; Rec, Planning/Zoning)

Tierney Petersen (Cemetery, City Hall, Economic Development)

<ol>
 <li>Roll Call </li>
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 <li>Call to Order</li>
 </ol><ol>
 <li>Open Meetings Act Announcement</li>
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 <li>Review and Action of Agenda</li>
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 <li>Review and Action of Prior Meeting Minutes – November 14, 2023</li>
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 <li>Communications (Upcoming Meetings, Etc.)</li>
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 <li>Standing Committee Reports</li>
 </ol>Andrea Brueggeman (Library, Tree Board)Kimberly Bishop (Airport, Park &amp; Rec, Planning/Zoning)Tierney Petersen (Cemetery, City Hall, Economic Development)Sam Sims (Public Works, CRA)<ol>
 <li>Financials</li>
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 <li>Public Comment</li>
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 <li>Unfinished Business</li>
 </ol><ol>
 <li>Action and Discussion on Ordinance No. 23-10-01, an Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska, Amending Section 5-201 – Registration; Issuance of Permit of Article 2 – Peddlers and Solicitors of Chapter 5 – Business Regulations of the City of Grant Revised Municipal Code – Adding Language Concerning Food Trucks; and Providing When This Ordinance is in Full Force and Effect.&nbsp; (Third Reading)</li>
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 <li>New Business</li>
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 <li>Action and Discussion Acceptance of Playground Donation by Casey and Nicole Tjaden</li>
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 <li>Action and Discussion on Resolution 23-11-02 Resolution for the Signing of the Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent 2023</li>
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 <li>Action and Discussion on 2023 Nebraska Department of Transportation Maintenance Agreement Renewal</li>
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 <li>Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 00-96-25, a Resolution for Snow Removal by The City of Grant</li>
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 <li>Action on Bills and Claims</li>
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 <li>Adjournment</li>
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 <li>The City of Grant abides by the Nebraska Open Meetings Act in conducting business.&nbsp; A copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is on display in this meeting room as required by Nebraska State Law.</li>
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 <li>The Mayor and City Council reserve the right to enter into a Closed Session at any time during the meeting, in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act, even though the Closed Session may not be indicated on the agenda.</li>
 </ul><ul>
 <li>It is the intention of the Mayor and City Council to take up the items on the agenda in the order they are presented above.&nbsp; However, the Mayor and City Council reserve the right to take up matters in a different order to accommodate the schedules of the City Council Members, person(s) having items on the agenda, and the public.&nbsp; The City of Grant further reserves the right to adjust the order of items on this agenda.</li>
 </ul><ul>
 <li>Anyone wishing to speak during public comment may be limited to three (3) minutes per person, with a limit of two (2) individuals speaking per topic position. &nbsp;Please come to the podium and clearly state your name and address for the record and the agenda topic you wish to speak upon in a professional manner.</li>
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