September 2022

Listen to your Gut

People often talk about having a “gut feeling” when they know something is wrong. What feelings come when there is something wrong with the digestive system itself and how do you differentiate between “butterflies” acting up and a serious gastrointestinal problem?

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Ricketts hosts Welcome Home picnic for recently discharged service members

On Wednesday evening, Governor Pete Ricketts hosted the 2022 Veterans Welcome Home event at the Governor’s Residence in Lincoln. Service members who have discharged over the past year were invited, along with their families, to attend the backyard picnic with food, games, and exhibitor tables from Nebraska veteran service organizations, State of Nebraska recruiters, and others. In total, over 150 people attended the event, which was co-hosted by the Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) and Walmart.

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National Farm Safety and Health Week observed

September 18th through September 24th will be National Farm Safety and Health Week. It is important to acknowledge, celebrate, and uplift America’s farmers and ranchers who have encountered many challenges over the past few years, yet continue to work hard to provide the food, fiber, and fuel that we need. Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture industry. With fall harvest beginning, safety needs to be an important focus for farmers and others in our rural community.

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