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Several area students were named recently to the fall dean’s list at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. This is the dean’s list for students in nursing, the allied health professions, pharmacy and dentistry.

Lance Bain and Chelsey Briese of Albion are parents of a daughter, Harper Lohryn, who was born Friday, Dec. 22, 2023 at the Boone County Health Center.

Most Nebraska hospitals are currently losing money on operations and the problem is not getting better. A recent hospital survey showed 59 percent of rural hospitals were under water. These facilities continue to face inflationary pressures, workforce shortages, and issues with prior- authorizations and payment denials from insurance companies.

A new bill in the Nebraska Legislature seeks to ban civil asset forfeiture, a controversial practice that allows the government to seize a person’s property without criminal charges. Sponsored by Sen.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that most farm loan borrowers will be able to make payments to their direct loans online through the Pay My Loan feature on farmers.gov beginning in early February.

Boone County Development Agency (BCDA) invited representatives from each of the county’s communities to attend a collaborative “mixer” event on Jan. 24.

Newman Grove FFA’s natural resources team earned second place in District Career Development Events competition held at Central Community College on Feb. 1.

On Feb. 1, Nebraska State Treasurer Tom Briese encouraged Nebraskans to observe Unclaimed Property Day by searching www. NebraskaLostCash.gov to see if they have cash or other valuables waiting for them.

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Newman Grove Public Schools will have a half day of school for students, Wednesday, Feb. 7, with dismissal at 1 p.m.