The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline from March 5 to April 9 for agricultural producers to apply for the Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) Program because of recent winter storms and some clarifications to program rules. This program assists producers who suffered crop quality losses due to qualifying 2018 and 2019 natural disasters.

March 2021 Wednesday, March 17th 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.: Pom Tryout Practice.

North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) has been made aware of 16 new COVID-19 cases in the district since last reporting period on March 15, 2021: 5 - Antelope, 0 - Boyd, 1 - Brown, 3 - Cherry, 2 - Holt, 1 - Keya Paha, 3 - Knox, 1 - Pierce and 0 - Rock. NCDHD still encourages district residents to continue to wear your mask in public places or where social distancing is difficult as well as practice social distancing while out in public.

National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW) has been observed in the United States for 59 years. The third full week in March is dedicated to highlighting the dangers of poisonings for people of all ages, and to promote education and community involvement with poisoning prevention. The Nebraska Regional Poison Center (NRPC) will unite with the nation’s 54 other poison centers to honor this important week. The theme this year is “Prepare, Prevent, and Protect.” The NRPC is staffed by specially trained health care professionals including Registered Nurses, Pharmacists and Physicians who are always ready to take your call. All calls are important, confidential and free to the public.

Visitors to Victoria Springs, Nebraska’s first state recreation area, will enjoy upgrades at this oasis in the Sandhills just in time for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission parks system centennial celebration.

March 7 - 13, 2021 Sunday, March 7th Investigated a report of possible suspicious activity on North Main Street. No activity was located in the area.