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How some rural nursing homes in the Midwest are staying afloat
Correction: A previous version of the story misidentified Imperial Beef as a meatpacking plant. It is a feedlot. Virginia Mireles worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Golden Ours Convalescent Home in Grant, Neb., for 15 years. She was there until the last light was turned off about two years ago.
Work Begins Today on US-26, West of Ogallala
April 29, 2024 (North Platte, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin today, April 29, on US-26, from reference post 136.46 to reference post 144.83, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Werner Construction of Hastings is the contractor for this project. Work includes milling, asphalt overlay, and earth...
To stay open, rural nursing homes in the Midwest prioritize nurses
Virginia Mireles worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Golden Ours Convalescent Home in Grant, Nebraska, for 15 years. She was there until the last light was turned off about two years ago. “The nursing home was my home. Really after those years, it became my home. So it...
Longhorns double up on competition at home invite
Area boys track teams stood no chance against Chase County last Wednesday at the Longhorns’ home invite. CCS took down second place Ogallala 251-124. Perkins County came in third with 99 points. The meet was originally scheduled for Tuesday but bumped to Wednesday due to forecasted poor weather. The...
4-Her’s compete in speech, music
Chase and Perkins County 4-H members demonstrated their musical and vocal talents with their Premier Communication Event April 14 at the Imperial Berean Church. Six different divisions competed. Sadie Sauder won the grand championship in junior speech with her performance of “Hoss, My Imaginary Horse”. In the intermediate...
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