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Maywood-Hayes Center Hires New Head Football CoachAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Apr 24, 2024 / Hometown Family Radio Sports Network

Tanner Collins will take over as the Head Football Coach at Maywood-Hayes Center this upcoming fall season.  Collins takes over for Jeff Erick...

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Gov. Pillen Vetoes Bill Creating Government-Supported Free Needle Exchange Program for Drug Users

Mar 4, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen vetoed LB 307 which proposes the creation of Syringe Service Programs (SSPs) in local jurisdictions....
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The City of McCook Fire Department Responded to a Reported Structure Fire

Mar 4, 2024 / MFD- Chief Harpham

The City of McCook Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire Saturday evening, March 2nd in McCook. Numerous 911 calls advised the fir...
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NDOT Announces the Good Life, Great Journey Scholarship Program

Mar 1, 2024 / NDOT

March 1, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Today, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) announced the Good Life, Great Journey Scholarsh...
Strimple, Laura's profile photo Strimple, Laura unread, 2:54 PM (8 minutes ago) to FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2024 CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Gov. Jim Pillen & University Leaders Announce Food Animal Veterinary Scholarship Program LINCOLN, NE. – Governor Jim Pillen has announced a new scholarship program for Nebraska students aimed at growing the number of veterinarians serving livestock producers across the state. The Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinarian Program provides financial support to Nebraska students pursuing degrees in animal science or veterinary science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s (UNL) College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR). Today, is the first day that applications are being accepted for the first cohort of students. “The need for production animal veterinarians is undeniable. It’s an issue for Nebraska and other state’s as well,” said Gov. Pillen. “Through this collaboration with UNL, Nebraska will be a leader in boosting the number of graduates in this field.” UNL Chancellor Rodney Bennett voiced strong support for the program, which he said will help the university meet two key goals. “The Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinarian Program aligns with two key aims of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln -- first, to attract, retain, and graduate Nebraska’s best and brightest students; and second, to contribute to resolving pressing issues within the state of Nebraska,” said Bennett. “The University appreciates Gov. Pillen’s leadership and the state’s support of this program that will impact not only UNL but all Nebraskans who benefit from veterinary services.” Nebraska’s livestock industry contributes more than $6 billion annually to the state’s economy – an impact that is especially significant in rural counties and communities. Veterinarians play a critical role in keeping livestock healthy, improving herd health, and responding to disease and public health issues, among many other services, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Access to high-quality veterinary care improves profitability for livestock producers and contributes to peace of mind for producers when their animals need care. But Nebraska and other states across the country are facing a steep shortage of food animal veterinarians. One reason for this is the cost of veterinary training, according to the USDA. The Elite 11 Program removes the barrier of cost for Nebraska students interested in food animal veterinary medicine. Dr. Larry Marshall has been a vet in Bertrand for nearly 40 years. He says students tend to return to their home communities to practice, which is both a benefit and a hindrance when it comes to recruiting food animal veterinarians, especially if that hometown is in another state. “The point is that my plight in trying to find an associate is shared up and down areas of rural Nebraska with other veterinarians. This is a plan that I think is going to get to the root of the problem and it’s going to help solve that problem,” shared Marshall. “Our goal is to find, cultivate, educate, mentor and lead these students down a path that will let them be successful food animal veterinarians in rural Nebraska.” Up to 25 first-time freshmen will receive the Nebraska Aspiring Animal Production Veterinarians Program Scholarship, which covers 50% of their tuition for the first two years of their study in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. After the second year, up to 13 of the original 25 scholarship recipients will be awarded a continuation scholarship, which covers 100% of tuition for their third and fourth years of study at UNL. Ultimately, 11 students will be selected as part of the Elite 11. Those students will receive 100% of tuition and fees for UNL’s professional program in veterinary medicine, in which students complete the first two years of veterinary school at UNL, followed by two more years of schooling at the Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine. Students selected into the program will also receive mentoring and professional development throughout their studies. “This program presents an incredible opportunity for Nebraska high school students who are passionate about agriculture and animal care to pursue careers in veterinary medicine without the burden of student loan debt,” said Tiffany Heng-Moss, dean of UNL’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. “This is an important program that will have a big impact on our state, our agriculture industry, and on the students who take part in it. I’m grateful to Gov. Pillen and the state of Nebraska for making this possible.” “Based on my own experience, I know how academically demanding it is to pursue a degree in veterinary medicine. It’s becoming even harder to find students who are interested in large animal care,” said Gov. Pillen. “This program aims to close that gap and produce experts in the field who can ably work with farmers and ranchers and continue to ensure Nebraska’s place in providing quality food products across the globe.” Graduates of the Elite 11 Program are required to stay in Nebraska and practice as a production-animal veterinarian for eight years. Application instructions for the first cohort of the program are now available at casnr.unl.edu/elite11. Applications will be accepted through April 12. Scholarship recipients will be notified in late May. “The Elite 11 Program brings together two of the things we are most passionate about at UNL – supporting Nebraska students and fulfilling our land-grant mission,” said Mike Boehm, NU Vice President and Harlan Vice Chancellor for UNL’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. “It’s truly a win-win.” “As a rural senator representing District 44, as well as a cattle producer, I introduced LB1062 to address and support the demand for more rural veterinarians,” said State Senator Teresa Ibach. “Iowa, Kansas and Missouri all offer incentive programs that work to attract students, and their practicing veterinarian numbers well exceed ours. I am pleased that the Governor, the university and the legislature recognize the urgency to meet the needs of our ever-growing agriculture industry. This venture champions and supports students across our state who will serve this vital industry into the future.”

Gov. Jim Pillen & University Leaders Announce Food Animal Veterinary Scholarship Program

Mar 1, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE. – Governor Jim Pillen has announced a new scholarship program for Nebraska students aimed at growing the number of veterinarians...
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Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions February Index Slumped Below Growth Neutral

Mar 1, 2024 / Creighton University

Mid-America Manufacturing Slumped. Region Lost Manufacturing Jobs First Two Months of 2024 February 2024 Survey Highlights:-For the third stra...
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MCC’s Lexi Knapp wins Player of the Week honors

MCC’s Lexi Knapp wins Player of the Week honors

Mar 26, 2024 / MCC Athletics/Brent Cobb

McCook Community College freshman Lexi Knapp has been honored as Region IX Softball’s player of the week. During the week, she hit for a .55...
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Tuesday's Game at No. 23 K-State Canceled

Mar 26, 2024 / NU Athletics

Nebraska's baseball game at No. 23 Kansas State tonight has been canceled due to forecasted cold temperatures. The Huskers open Big Ten play this ...
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Details released for NPCC volleyball/basketball summer camps

Mar 26, 2024 / North Platte Community College Athletic Communications

High School Camps Position camps, for girls entering ninth through 12th grades, have been added as a new offering this year. Passing Camp will be ...
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No. 23 Kansas State Preview & Notes

Mar 25, 2024 / NU Athletics

NEBRASKA at NO. 23 KANSAS STATE March 26, 2024 Manhattan, Kan. | Tointon Family Stadium Tuesday, March 26 – 6 PM CT Pitching: LHP Will Wa...
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Bracket not busted: All top 8 seeds advance to Sweet 16 in chalky March Madness

Mar 25, 2024 / Associated Press

March Madness arrived with visions of chaos. Based on last year's bracket, there was little reason to doubt it. The only surprise so far has been ...
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