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  • Commonsense Health Care

    Adrian Smith, U.S. Representative|Dec 16, 2020

    When I meet with hospitals and health care providers around Nebraska, both prior to and during the current pandemic, the impact of unnecessary regulations on their ability to provide care in rural areas is always at the top of their list of concerns. Over the last four years I have appreciated working with the Trump administration on these issues because of their persistent willingness to listen to rural Americans, take these concerns seriously, and act. We cannot afford to go in the other direc...

  • Commission Continues WNCC Accreditation

    Dec 16, 2020

    SCOTTSBLUFF — Western Nebraska Community College recently received a continuation of its accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The HLC is one of six regional accreditors of post-secondary educational institutions in the United States, and covers 19 states in the North Central region. After a virtual site visit from the HLC peer reviewing team in April, and an in-person verification visit in mid-September, the Institutional Actions Committee (IAC) reaffirmed WNCC’s accreditation for 10 years. “This was without a doubt...

  • Caffeinated Celebration

    Dec 16, 2020

    Beans N Steams Coffee House is celebrating their 1 Year Anniversary in Sidney. After a challenging opening year with COVID-19 restrictions, the coffee house is thriving, offering a convenient drive-thru to place and pick up orders and a comfortable interior to enjoy your beverage and delicious pastries and snacks. The location plans on expanding their menu and are considering adding a limited selection of alcoholic beverages in the future. The staff of Beans N Steams thanks the Sidney community...