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MJPL, LCC book presentations

Margaret Spiers presented a copy of her book, “Jaylee’s Wish,” to the Morton-James Public Library recently. Library Director Donna Shriner Kruse accepted the book on behalf of the Library. Spiers’ book tells the story of how granting one second-grader’s wish during the holidays in 2018 grew into a pay-it-forward movement that still benefits Nebraska City today. Spiers also provided a copy of her book to Lourdes Central Catholic. Elementary Principal Taylor Johnson accepted the book on behalf of the school. Spiers’ book is available at Self Expressions Gallery and The Local Shop, as well as through online retailers.

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‘6 Regions, 1 Nebraska’ discussed at NC Rotary

Zane Francescato, southeast regional navigator for the 6 Regions, 1 Nebraska program, visited the Nebraska City Rotary Club Oct. 1 to provide an update on the statewide program, which began in 2024. Nebraska has been divided into six regions, and each region will receive $200,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to be spent on a regional improvement project. The project selected for the 15 counties and 189 communities of the southeast Nebraska region is an infrastructure inventory, said Francescato. The goal of the project is to develop regional solutions to help boost economic development in each region.

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Excellence in Humankindness at CHI Health St. Mary’s

CHI Health St. Mary’s recently received two Excellence in Humankindess Awards. It was recognized for receiving an overall score at or above the 90th percentile of the Press Ganey National Database for Emergency Care from July 2024 -June 2025 and an overall score at or above the 75th percentile for Inpatient Care from July 2024 -June 2025. This award was presented to staff by Erik Decker, Central Region Director Patient and Family Experience, Tim Plante, Central Region CNO, David Jones, Market President of Critical Access Hospitals, and Tanner Bosworth, Administrative Fellow.

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