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Rock County Hospital Recognized with 2025 Performance Leadership Award

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
As part of National Rural Health Day, Rock County Hospital announced it has earned a 2025 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Patient Perspective. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards program recognizes top quartile performance (i.e., 75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in Quality, Outcomes, and/or Patient Perspective.

First Pediatric Influenza Death Reported in Nebraska

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The first pediatric influenza (flu)-related death in Nebraska has been reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for the 2025 to 2026 season. Nationally, there have been 52 additional pediatric flu-related deaths this season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Paving the ROAD to Housing

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Nebraska is the best place in the world to live. But for so many potential first-time homebuyers, the market has become out of reach.

Nebraska Sets New Organ Donation Records

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
February 14 is National Donor Day—an observance dedicated to spreading awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation and honoring the generosity of donors and their families. Live On Nebraska, the state’s organization responsible for the recovery of organs and tissues for donation, announced that donors in Nebraska contributed to new lifesaving milestones in 2025.

Bring Green Indoors: Easy Houseplants to Brighten Winter

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Elizabeth Exstrom, Horticulture Extension Educator Cold winter temperatures often leave us stuck indoors, dreaming of spring and longing to see something green. That’s where houseplants really shine.

Recycling Grants Available Now

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Recycling grants are available to give local communities the resources they need to create, expand, or enhance recycling programs. The Nebraska Recycling Council hasgrantfundsofupto$25,000.00 for the purchase of recycling equipment.
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