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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Officer responded to a traffic complaint in the 1600 block 16th Avenue, disposition unknown. Officer responded to 1900 block of 15th Avenue for a theft Complaint, no suspects at this time.

The mothers in my office do not look forward to the starting of school because of the busy balance of homework, music lessons, other after-school activities, and sports activities. But as students head back to school it is definitely time to think about homework. Here is the cycle: teachers assign and grade it; parents remind their students about it and maybe assist with homework; teenagers especially complain about it, enjoy it or forget it, and maybe complete it. Researchers agree that homework is an essential ingredient of a student’s school success.

Nebraska and Iowa FFA chapters united to help feed those in need in Hall, Hamilton, Howard, and Merrick Counties during Husker Harvest Days. “People have no idea how many struggle with food insecurity, and those whose next meal is not a guarantee is too many,” said Karen Rathke, Heartland United Way president and chief professional officer.

As harvest season approaches, the Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) are reminding farmers, rural communities and motorists to prioritize safety during National Farm Safety and Health Week, September 2127. This year’s theme, “Safety First, Avoid the Worst,” highlights the importance of taking proactive steps to prevent accidents during one of the busiest and most dangerous times of the year in agriculture.

Nebraska Public Power District’s (NPPD) wholesale electric rates continue to rank among the most affordable in the nation. In 2016, NPPD began benchmarking its wholesale rates against others in the nation, utilizing a database maintained by the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC).