January 2022

Thanks to the internet, the average consumer now has access to more information than ever before. In the days before the internet, trust factored heavily into the consumer-business relationship. Though trust still has a place in that relationship, consumers can now access product reviews on seemingly anything, removing much of the risk associated with buying a product or service. However, many consumers are not making the most of that access, particularly when it comes to buying food.

Many nonperishable foods can be stored for quite a while. But even the most resilient items should be used or replaced after a certain period of time. FEMA suggests the following timeline for emergency preparedness food stores. Use within six months:

Arrests Jan. 3, 2022: Glenn Tovar, Britt, Iowa, suspicion of theft, receipt of stolen property (value of $5,000 or more).

The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a shooting that occurred Monday evening, Jan. 3, in Kimball.

Nebraska Medicaid seeks community feedback on Kevin Bagley, Director of the Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care (MLTC) within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has announced a statewide listening tour for Medicaid’s managed care program.

First Christian Church of Nebraska City, located at 114 N 8th St, Nebraska City, will host an Open Door Dinner on Tuesday, Jan. 11. The meal is free and all are welcome. The menu for the meal is various soups, grilled cheese sandwiches and cookies. It will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

The Morton-James Public Library board will host its January regular meeting at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.