June 2024

University of Nebraska, Omaha, academic honors

More than 4,400 students are being recognized for their academic achievements during the spring 2024 semester at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) with inclusion on the chancellor’s and/or dean’s list.The 1,335 students who qualified for the chancellor’s list earned a grade point average of 4.0 for courses taken at UNO during the spring 2024 semester, provided 12 or more quality hours were completed.Local students on the chancellor’s list are:Saleta Randall of Douglas; andAnthony Robinson and Ayva Swift of Nebraska City.The 3,130 students who qualified for the dean’s list earned a GPA of 3.5 or better for courses taken at UNO during the spring 2024 semester, provided 12 or more quality hours were completed.Local students on the dean’s list are: Hunter Pope and Noa Jurgens of Bennet;Caleb Robert Fossenbarger and Rachael Brook of Johnson;Carolina Herrera of Lorton;Ethan Graves, Grace Anne Reckart, Kora Schnitzer, Octavio Lopez, Pedro Flores, and Sofia Fulton of Nebraska City; andBrandon Michael Cavanaugh, Matthew Raven Bennett, Nikki Kimpel, and Teja Farley of Syracuse.

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Nebraska DHHS completes implementation of EMS telemedicine services

More than 65 ambulances in more than two dozen rural EMS departments across the state are now using Avel eCare’s innovative telemedicine platform for support during transports.Lincoln, NE – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is excited to announce it has successfully completed the implementation of Avel eCare’s EMS telemedicine services.

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Council approves CDBG application by GoodLife Agriculture LLC

One of Nebraska City’s newest businesses is planning to grow—in a big way.During the June 17 Nebraska City City Council meeting, council members approved a pre-application for $1,010,000 to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program by GoodLife Agriculture LLC.The money will be used for $2 million of equipment that will be used in an aquaculture facility that is planned at 6219 G Rd.

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