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Anger Rises Over Changes Made in Citizen-Adopted Laws Almost every time I head over to the local work-out joint, there’s some petition circulators waiting. They scurry up and ask for my signature on a proposed ballot initiative that would make it harder for state legislators to change laws that voters have passed at the ballot box.

Students from Ainsworth Community Schools recently participated in the annual Mind The Mess Event Day hosted by the University of Nebraska at Kearney, joining peers from eight other schools for a day dedicated to artistic exploration and education.

Early April is an exciting time for Nebraska families as kindergarten registration gets underway, marking an important milestone for young children. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging parents to ensure their children are ready for both school and upcoming popular summer sporting events that will bring an increased number of visitors to our state and region.

National Volunteer Week is being observed from April 19 through April 25 and the American Red Cross of Nebraska would like to honor those who are the heart of the organization - the volunteers who contribute their time and talent to make the Red Cross mission possible every day.

Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital was recently named one of the top 20 critical access hospitals (CAHs) for overall performance in the country.

The morel mushroom picking season is starting in Nebraska. Some morels now are being found along eastern river bottoms.

Substance use disorders like alcohol and opioid use disorders can be diverse, and every patient has a different story when it comes to their addiction. Social factors, genetics, history of trauma or mental health disorders, and many other contributors may be at play, which can make treatment of substance use disorders challenging.

The Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS-CASH) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, in partnership with Nebraska Extension, has announced the dates for its annual tractor and equipment safety training courses.

Heath and Shauna Rudnick of Ainsworth welcomed their son Jayson Boone Rudnick on April 17 at 2:22 p.m. in O’Neill.

The last two weeks, I got to be home — traveling across Nebraska. From East to West, I received updates on critical projects in our state.