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There’s so many things to be grateful for - especially during a dry, windy March day. Four days this month, the Valentine Fire Department was on scene putting out fire. Valentine Fire Chief Terry Engles said, “Nothing severe, and that’s good. Hopefully the weather forecast is accurate.” He’s referring to the moisture that fell over the weekend to keep the dryness at bay, and to encourage things to green up.

“I’ve got this cough that just won’t go away,” my patient says, and I know this story all too well. Chronic cough, a cough that lasts more than two months, is a common ailment which in most cases is benign. But for the patient it is both bothersome and worrisome.

Nebraska’s new voter ID law, which takes effect for the May 14, 2024, statewide primary, requires Nebraska voters to present a photo IDs before voting. In an effort to ensure all Nebraskans are prepared, the Nebraska Secretary of State’s office is sending out letters to voters who may not have an acceptable form of photo ID to vote.

ACTIVITIES Cards/Board Games/Pool available daily. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.

Kansas City, MO — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) mission is simple: Keep people safe on America’s roadways. One way we can all be assured that our vehicles are as safe as possible is by raising awareness of Vehicle Safety Recalls Week, which is March 4-10, 2024. NHTSA Region 7, which includes Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska is taking this opportunity to remind drivers to check their vehicles for open safety recalls. In 2022 alone, there were 1,050 safety recalls affecting more than 31 million vehicles and other automotive equipment in the United States.

Anytime is a great time to add a few houseplants to your home. Adding greenery indoors expands your gardening opportunities and provides the many benefits of living with and tending plants. It can boost your mood and reduce stress while adding beauty or nutritious food to your home.

Lincoln- Celebrate Nebraska’s rich history, diverse cultures and tight-knit communities in Nebraska Public Media’s newest local documentary celebrating the state’s vibrant murals. “The Magic of Murals” premieres at 7:00 p.m.

“No man is an island, entire of itself, every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.” This is the beginning of a poem from 1624. In it the poet, John Donne, appreciates how humans are all connected. Indeed, humans are social beings, and social connection is a factor in our health.

Jason and Lizzie Schubauer, Ella and Clara visited traveled to Omaha on Friday where they visited Alex Schubuaer, then on to Lincoln where they were guests of Tayler and JayLynn Schubuaer. Dwight and Marvanne Logterman traveled to Winner and Lake Andes, SD and Quimby, IA to deliver bulls on Wednesday.

Northwest Community Action Partnership’s (NCAP) Extra Helpings Food Pantry has received a generous donation from MEDICA. This donation will fill an urgently needed gap in their food pantry services as demand increases.