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2022 Nebraska Passport stops announced

Nebraska Tourism is excited to announce the stops included in the 2022 Nebraska Passport program. The Passport inspires Nebraskans and tourists to travel throughout the state collecting stamps to earn prizes, while also supporting Nebraska’s tourism destinations and local businesses. In 2021, a recordbreaking 1,322 program participants made it to every stop.

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Tips to boost mental wellness

The most successful health care regimens incorporate a number of variables to help individuals achieve optimal health. Physical health garners considerable attention when developing a health care regimen, but it's equally important that individuals prioritize mental health as well.

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Open Door Dinner

Nebraska City’s First Christian Church at 114 N 8th Street will host an Open Door Dinner on Tuesday, March 8, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Menu items include creamed chicken with biscuits, green beans, fruit cocktail and bar cookies. The meal is free and all are welcome.

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County commissioners discuss ARPA fund spending plan

The Otoe County Board of Commissioners began discussing how the county should spend its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds during the board's March 1 meeting. So far, about $300,000 has been spent on maintenance of the courthouse and other county buildings, said Second District Commissioner Rick Freshman, including the construction of a storage shed for the courthouse's snow removal equipment near the southeast corner of the courthouse property.

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