Alliance City Manager Seth Sorenson discusses items on the 8/16/22 Alliance City Council meeting agenda.

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POST PODCAST: Alliance City Manager Seth Sorenson

The Hemingford Blood Drive will be held today, Aug 17. at the Hemingford Volunteer Fire Department.&nbsp;

First time donors are asked to bring a driver license. Walk-ins are welcome.&nbsp;

If you have any questions, call Barb at (308) 760-0804.&nbsp;

By Panhandle PostThe Hemingford Blood Drive will be held today, Aug 17. at the Hemingford Volunteer Fire Department.&nbsp;The blood drive will run until 12 p.m.First time donors are asked to bring a driver license. Walk-ins are welcome.&nbsp;If you have any questions, call Barb at (308) 760-0804.&nbsp;

Blood drive to be held at Hemingford Volunteer Fire Department 

Box Butte County Fair Cake and Cookie Jar Results:&nbsp; (Exhibitor Name, Class Description, Ribbon, Special Placing)

Abigail LeMunyan	Senior Decorated Auction Cake (12-18)	Purple	Champion Senior Auction Cake

Donna LeMunyan	Senior Decorated Auction Cake (12-18)	Blue	

Jacen Buskirk	Junior Decorated Auction Cake (8-11)	Purple	Reserve Champion Junior Auction Cake

Kamryn Haas	Junior Decorated Auction Cake (8-11)	Purple	Champion Junior Auction Cake

Sierra Banks	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Senior Best County Fair Theme

Catherine Bryner	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	

Jacob Bryner	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	

Zoe Bunnell	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	

Celia Buskirk	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Red	

Keith Buskirk	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Red	

Ashley Carr	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	

Braden Connor	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Senior Best Use of Recycled Materials

Avery Davies	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Champion Senior Cookie Jar

Ayla Foster	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Senior Best Workmanship

AMELIA GIBSON	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	

Sofia Gomez	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Blue	

Carson Haas	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Blue	

Jayce Haas	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Blue	

Autumn Henthorn	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	

Kaylee Henthorn	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Senior Most Creative

Dakota Horstman	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Reserve Champion Senior Cookie Jar

Emily Johnston	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	

Katrina Karell	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	

Keyra Klein	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	

Bethany Kresl	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Blue	

Carlye Kresl	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	

Morgan LeMunyan	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Blue	

Ryleigh Mashburn	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	

Ahris McClaren	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	

Kail Miles	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Blue	

Makenna Quick	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	

Brenna Schumacher	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Blue	

MaKenzie Shreve	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	

Tarryn Swanson	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Blue	

Taylor Swanson	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	

Carson Thomas	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	

Emily Thompson	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Blue	

Colter Tolstedt	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Senior Best Cookie

Ariel Warner	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	

Brookelynn Warner	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	

Ainslee Woltman	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Blue	

Kinley Bellisle	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	

Corley Connor	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	

Berkley Davies	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Blue	Junior Best Cookie

Daxton Davies	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Reserve Champion Junior Cookie Jar

Jackson Devlin	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	

Tatum Devlin	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	

Shannon  Dye	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Red	

Callin Foster	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	

Eden Foster	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Junior Most Creative

Braylee Hansen	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	

Brooke Hartman	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Red	

Ruby Heckman	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Junior Best Workmanship

Charlie Herian	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	

Emerson Horstman	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Junior Best County Fair Theme

Ty Horstman	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	

Delaney Jelinek	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	

Kade Johnston	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	

Sierra Jordan	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Red	

Lahramie Laursen	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	

Emerson Mashburn	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	

Fletcher Moseman	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Blue	

Tripp Moseman	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Blue	

Harley Payne	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	

Scarlett Pryor	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Blue	

Kaitlyn Robbins	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Junior Best Use of Recycled Materials

Raegan Schumacher	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	

Lanee Sorensen	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	

Porter Sorensen	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	

Braden Staudenmaier	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	

Burr Underwood	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	

Gracia Votruba	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Champion Junior Cookie Jar

Mitch Weare	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Blue	

Wren Weare	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	

Dallas Woltman	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	

Raelee Woltman	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	

Sara  Wylie	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	

Zayne Wylie	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	

Box Butte County Fair Cake and Cookie Jar Results:&nbsp; (Exhibitor Name, Class Description, Ribbon, Special Placing)Abigail LeMunyan	Senior Decorated Auction Cake (12-18)	Purple	Champion Senior Auction CakeDonna LeMunyan	Senior Decorated Auction Cake (12-18)	Blue	Jacen Buskirk	Junior Decorated Auction Cake (8-11)	Purple	Reserve Champion Junior Auction CakeKamryn Haas	Junior Decorated Auction Cake (8-11)	Purple	Champion Junior Auction CakeSierra Banks	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Senior Best County Fair ThemeCatherine Bryner	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Jacob Bryner	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Zoe Bunnell	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Celia Buskirk	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Red	Keith Buskirk	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Red	Ashley Carr	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Braden Connor	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Senior Best Use of Recycled MaterialsAvery Davies	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Champion Senior Cookie JarAyla Foster	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Senior Best WorkmanshipAMELIA GIBSON	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Sofia Gomez	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Blue	Carson Haas	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Blue	Jayce Haas	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Blue	Autumn Henthorn	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Kaylee Henthorn	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Senior Most CreativeDakota Horstman	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Reserve Champion Senior Cookie JarEmily Johnston	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Katrina Karell	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Keyra Klein	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Bethany Kresl	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Blue	Carlye Kresl	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Morgan LeMunyan	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Blue	Ryleigh Mashburn	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Ahris McClaren	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Kail Miles	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Blue	Makenna Quick	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Brenna Schumacher	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Blue	MaKenzie Shreve	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Tarryn Swanson	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Blue	Taylor Swanson	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Carson Thomas	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Emily Thompson	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Blue	Colter Tolstedt	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Senior Best CookieAriel Warner	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Brookelynn Warner	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Purple	Ainslee Woltman	Senior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (12-18)	Blue	Kinley Bellisle	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Corley Connor	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Berkley Davies	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Blue	Junior Best CookieDaxton Davies	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Reserve Champion Junior Cookie JarJackson Devlin	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Tatum Devlin	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Shannon Dye	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Red	Callin Foster	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Eden Foster	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Junior Most CreativeBraylee Hansen	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Brooke Hartman	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Red	Ruby Heckman	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Junior Best WorkmanshipCharlie Herian	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Emerson Horstman	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Junior Best County Fair ThemeTy Horstman	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Delaney Jelinek	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Kade Johnston	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Sierra Jordan	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Red	Lahramie Laursen	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Emerson Mashburn	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Fletcher Moseman	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Blue	Tripp Moseman	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Blue	Harley Payne	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Scarlett Pryor	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Blue	Kaitlyn Robbins	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Junior Best Use of Recycled MaterialsRaegan Schumacher	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Lanee Sorensen	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Porter Sorensen	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Braden Staudenmaier	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Burr Underwood	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Gracia Votruba	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Champion Junior Cookie JarMitch Weare	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Blue	Wren Weare	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Dallas Woltman	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Raelee Woltman	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Sara Wylie	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple	Zayne Wylie	Junior Decorated Auction Cookie Jar (8-11)	Purple

Box Butte Co. Fair Cake and Cookie Jar results 

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The major freight railroads signaled they're ready to negotiate a new deal with their workers based on a presidential report that calls for 24% raises, but the 12 unions involved in the stalled talks covering 115,000 workers still haven't commented on the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-strikes-a83dffef79d38e36dc25588b19bf54b4">recommendations</a>.

The group that represents BNSF, Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern, CSX and other railroads in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-business-government-and-politics-e579d80010954632d5da3977c02de90c">the talks</a>&nbsp;said Wednesday said even though the report issued by the Presidential Emergency Board that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-transportation-strikes-ba718974eb14fcd615d606bfcdffb3d2">Joe Biden appointed last month</a>&nbsp;calls for higher raises than the companies had proposed they want to reach an agreement to avoid a strike.

“It is in the best interests of all stakeholders — including customers, employees, and the public — for the railroads and rail labor organizations to settle this dispute and prevent service disruptions,” said the National Carriers Conference Committee, which represents the railroads.

Both sides have 30 days to negotiate a new contract before federal law would allow a strike or lockout, but even if they can't reach an agreement Congress is likely to intervene to prevent a strike that would disrupt the flow of goods across all sectors of the economy.

The unions were still reviewing the 124-page report Wednesday — one day after it was issued — and didn't immediately comment on the details. But individual railroad workers commenting about the report on Twitter said it didn't do enough to address their concerns about&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/business-lawsuits-5123fda3d039543700b23d939e0bdda2">restrictive attendance policies</a>&nbsp;that make it hard to take days off and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/business-aab7d3084a8d17d8d721d2cb750be323">demanding working conditions</a>&nbsp;after thousands of jobs have been cut in recent years.

"It’s clear academic politically motivated labor mediators are out of touch with the reality of working conditions on the railroad today. They chose capital over the needs of workers and our nation," Union Pacific engineer Ross Grooters&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/RossGrooters/status/1559651920867983361">said</a>&nbsp;on Twitter. Grooters also serves on the city council in the Des Moines suburb of Pleasant Hill, Iowa.

Railroad workers expect a new contract to deliver significant raises to combat soaring inflation after they stayed on the job all throughout the pandemic, but many say they are tired of essentially being on call 24-7 and want working conditions to improve. The major freight railroads have eliminated nearly one-third of their employees — some 45,000 jobs — over the past six years as they overhauled their operations to run fewer, longer trains, so they say they need fewer locomotives and employees to handle all the freight.

In addition to the disagreements over wages and benefits, the unions have stridently opposed railroad proposals to cut train crews from two people down to one. A new&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/588d6f7829c4836b9d2feff5c21a5097">proposed federal rule</a>&nbsp;that would require two-person crews in most instances should make it harder to do that, but railroads continue to press for the change in the negotiations. The unions say its a safety issue, not just a jobs one.

The current contract talks have gone on for more than two years without an agreement and rail workers haven't had a raise since 2019. The new report issued by a panel of arbitrators this week also calls for workers to receive five $1,000 bonuses in each year of the five-year deal, but it suggests that workers could take on a larger share of their health insurance costs, which would offset some of the raises.

But the railroads said the recommended wage increases and bonuses would result in average payouts of $11,000 to rail workers for back wages dating back to 2020. The suggested terms would also increase average rail worker pay to about $110,000 by the end of the five-year deal.

The head of the Association of American Railroads trade group, Ian Jefferies, said the recommended contract would deliver “the largest general wage increase in nearly 40 years.”

By Associated PressOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The major freight railroads signaled they're ready to negotiate a new deal with their workers based on a presidential report that calls for 24% raises, but the 12 unions involved in the stalled talks covering 115,000 workers still haven't commented on the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-strikes-a83dffef79d38e36dc25588b19bf54b4">recommendations</a>.The group that represents BNSF, Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern, CSX and other railroads in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-business-government-and-politics-e579d80010954632d5da3977c02de90c">the talks</a>&nbsp;said Wednesday said even though the report issued by the Presidential Emergency Board that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-transportation-strikes-ba718974eb14fcd615d606bfcdffb3d2">Joe Biden appointed last month</a>&nbsp;calls for higher raises than the companies had proposed they want to reach an agreement to avoid a strike.“It is in the best interests of all stakeholders — including customers, employees, and the public — for the railroads and rail labor organizations to settle this dispute and prevent service disruptions,” said the National Carriers Conference Committee, which represents the railroads.Both sides have 30 days to negotiate a new contract before federal law would allow a strike or lockout, but even if they can't reach an agreement Congress is likely to intervene to prevent a strike that would disrupt the flow of goods across all sectors of the economy.The unions were still reviewing the 124-page report Wednesday — one day after it was issued — and didn't immediately comment on the details. But individual railroad workers commenting about the report on Twitter said it didn't do enough to address their concerns about&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/business-lawsuits-5123fda3d039543700b23d939e0bdda2">restrictive attendance policies</a>&nbsp;that make it hard to take days off and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/business-aab7d3084a8d17d8d721d2cb750be323">demanding working conditions</a>&nbsp;after thousands of jobs have been cut in recent years."It’s clear academic politically motivated labor mediators are out of touch with the reality of working conditions on the railroad today. They chose capital over the needs of workers and our nation," Union Pacific engineer Ross Grooters&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/RossGrooters/status/1559651920867983361">said</a>&nbsp;on Twitter. Grooters also serves on the city council in the Des Moines suburb of Pleasant Hill, Iowa.Railroad workers expect a new contract to deliver significant raises to combat soaring inflation after they stayed on the job all throughout the pandemic, but many say they are tired of essentially being on call 24-7 and want working conditions to improve. The major freight railroads have eliminated nearly one-third of their employees — some 45,000 jobs — over the past six years as they overhauled their operations to run fewer, longer trains, so they say they need fewer locomotives and employees to handle all the freight.In addition to the disagreements over wages and benefits, the unions have stridently opposed railroad proposals to cut train crews from two people down to one. A new&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/588d6f7829c4836b9d2feff5c21a5097">proposed federal rule</a>&nbsp;that would require two-person crews in most instances should make it harder to do that, but railroads continue to press for the change in the negotiations. The unions say its a safety issue, not just a jobs one.The current contract talks have gone on for more than two years without an agreement and rail workers haven't had a raise since 2019. The new report issued by a panel of arbitrators this week also calls for workers to receive five $1,000 bonuses in each year of the five-year deal, but it suggests that workers could take on a larger share of their health insurance costs, which would offset some of the raises.But the railroads said the recommended wage increases and bonuses would result in average payouts of $11,000 to rail workers for back wages dating back to 2020. The suggested terms would also increase average rail worker pay to about $110,000 by the end of the five-year deal.The head of the Association of American Railroads trade group, Ian Jefferies, said the recommended contract would deliver “the largest general wage increase in nearly 40 years.”

Railroads back plan calling for 24% raises but workers wary

By TENA L. COOK, Chadron State College

CHADRON – Five Chadron State College students attended the Story Catcher Writing Workshop and Festival July 19-22 in Gunnison, Colorado. The CSC Dean’s Council and Dean Jim Margetts assisted with funding the students’ travel according to Dr. Matt Evertson, Professor of English.

“It was a successful workshop and our first time on the road,” Evertson said.

The students are Kyla Mitsos of Rapid City, S.D., English Education; Erin Hayhurst of Scottsbluff, Neb., English; Caleb Twite of White River, S.D., Theatre and Creative Writing; Jarret Buchholz of Arnold, Neb., Theatre and Creative Writing; and Rebeka Scheiderer of Hotchkiss, Colo., English.

Buchholtz, who won a peer award for his entry in the open mic event, said the atmosphere of the workshop was supportive and positive.

“Everyone's experiences shape them differently and anything can become a powerful story if told properly. Activities like this show us that we can succeed. We met several hardworking authors who all have been successful, and they shared with us that we too can make it. Also, events like this allow us to form connections with fellow writers, all at different parts of their writing journey,” Buchholtz said.

Twite said workshops like Story Catcher provide different outlooks.

“It allows me to see different things. Whether that be directly with writing or in life as a whole. Seeing the world from different perspectives gets me in a creative mood,” Twite said. “This was genuinely an awesome trip.”

Mitsos said she gained the insight that she doesn’t&nbsp;need to scrap an entire idea when it’s not working.

“Sometimes you just need a new perspective.&nbsp;Events like these help me understand what I want to teach my future students to make them stronger writers and truly enjoy it,” Mitsos said.

Hayhurst said&nbsp;the collaborative environment among the instructing authors and fellow workshop participants inspired her.

“Talking with and even just being around other creative-minded people really helped me generate ideas for my writing.&nbsp;Events like this are incredibly helpful to me in understanding the career field I'm going into. Events that bring creative people together are great opportunities for learning new techniques and expanding on the skills one already has. Story Catcher has been a wonderful experience both years I've gone, and I hope I have more opportunities like it in the future,” Hayhurst said.

By TENA L. COOK, Chadron State CollegeCHADRON – Five Chadron State College students attended the Story Catcher Writing Workshop and Festival July 19-22 in Gunnison, Colorado. The CSC Dean’s Council and Dean Jim Margetts assisted with funding the students’ travel according to Dr. Matt Evertson, Professor of English.“It was a successful workshop and our first time on the road,” Evertson said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660745558018.jpeg" alt="Story Catcher Workshop and Festival attendees selected three peers for special recognition. From left, Chadron State College student Jarret Buchholz, of Arnold, Neb., teacher Sami Peil, of Spearfish, S.D., and teacher Mary Theresa Green of Alliance, Neb., pose July 22, 2022, in Gunnison, Colo., during the concluding session of the Story Catcher Workshop and Festival. (Courtesy photo, used with permission)" />
 <figcaption>Story Catcher Workshop and Festival attendees selected three peers for special recognition. From left, Chadron State College student Jarret Buchholz, of Arnold, Neb., teacher Sami Peil, of Spearfish, S.D., and teacher Mary Theresa Green of Alliance, Neb., pose July 22, 2022, in Gunnison, Colo., during the concluding session of the Story Catcher Workshop and Festival. (Courtesy photo, used with permission)</figcaption>
 </figure>The students are Kyla Mitsos of Rapid City, S.D., English Education; Erin Hayhurst of Scottsbluff, Neb., English; Caleb Twite of White River, S.D., Theatre and Creative Writing; Jarret Buchholz of Arnold, Neb., Theatre and Creative Writing; and Rebeka Scheiderer of Hotchkiss, Colo., English.Buchholtz, who won a peer award for his entry in the open mic event, said the atmosphere of the workshop was supportive and positive.“Everyone's experiences shape them differently and anything can become a powerful story if told properly. Activities like this show us that we can succeed. We met several hardworking authors who all have been successful, and they shared with us that we too can make it. Also, events like this allow us to form connections with fellow writers, all at different parts of their writing journey,” Buchholtz said.Twite said workshops like Story Catcher provide different outlooks.“It allows me to see different things. Whether that be directly with writing or in life as a whole. Seeing the world from different perspectives gets me in a creative mood,” Twite said. “This was genuinely an awesome trip.”Mitsos said she gained the insight that she doesn’t&nbsp;need to scrap an entire idea when it’s not working.“Sometimes you just need a new perspective.&nbsp;Events like these help me understand what I want to teach my future students to make them stronger writers and truly enjoy it,” Mitsos said.Hayhurst said&nbsp;the collaborative environment among the instructing authors and fellow workshop participants inspired her.“Talking with and even just being around other creative-minded people really helped me generate ideas for my writing.&nbsp;Events like this are incredibly helpful to me in understanding the career field I'm going into. Events that bring creative people together are great opportunities for learning new techniques and expanding on the skills one already has. Story Catcher has been a wonderful experience both years I've gone, and I hope I have more opportunities like it in the future,” Hayhurst said.

Chadron English, Theatre majors participate in Story Catcher

LINCOLN, NEB.&nbsp; — The Nebraska State Patrol has completed the&nbsp;Stop Speeding Before It Stops You&nbsp;campaign, in partnership with hundreds of law enforcement agencies across the country.

The effort, which ran from July 20 through August 14, was designed for increased enforcement and awareness around the issue of speeding on roadways across Nebraska. Throughout the campaign, troopers issued more than 1,700 speeding citations across the state. 72 of those traffic stops were for drivers speeding at or above 100 miles per hour. Another 364 drivers were cited for speeding between 90 and 99 miles per hour.

“Schools are back in session across most of the state and summer vacations are coming to a close,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “Whether traveling on the interstate or in a school zone, it’s critical to watch your speed to keep others and yourself safe.”

In addition to the speeding citations, troopers also assisted more than 1,100 motorists in need of help on Nebraska roads during the campaign. Troopers made 69 arrests for impaired driving and issued citations for open alcohol container (38), minor in possession (25), driving under suspension (129), no proof of insurance (78), no seat belt (43), and improper child restraint (16).

This effort was made possible thanks in part to a grant for $20,000 from the Nebraska Department of Transportation – Highway Safety Office.

By Nebraska State Patrol&nbsp;LINCOLN, NEB.&nbsp; — The Nebraska State Patrol has completed the&nbsp;Stop Speeding Before It Stops You&nbsp;campaign, in partnership with hundreds of law enforcement agencies across the country.The effort, which ran from July 20 through August 14, was designed for increased enforcement and awareness around the issue of speeding on roadways across Nebraska. Throughout the campaign, troopers issued more than 1,700 speeding citations across the state. 72 of those traffic stops were for drivers speeding at or above 100 miles per hour. Another 364 drivers were cited for speeding between 90 and 99 miles per hour.“Schools are back in session across most of the state and summer vacations are coming to a close,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “Whether traveling on the interstate or in a school zone, it’s critical to watch your speed to keep others and yourself safe.”In addition to the speeding citations, troopers also assisted more than 1,100 motorists in need of help on Nebraska roads during the campaign. Troopers made 69 arrests for impaired driving and issued citations for open alcohol container (38), minor in possession (25), driving under suspension (129), no proof of insurance (78), no seat belt (43), and improper child restraint (16).This effort was made possible thanks in part to a grant for $20,000 from the Nebraska Department of Transportation – Highway Safety Office.

Troopers stop speeders for 100 MPH+ during statewide campaign

By Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District

Each year, the Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District (UNWNRD) accepts nominations for individuals or groups who have shown exemplary work to protect our state’s natural resources in Northwest Nebraska. Nominations are accepted from agencies and natural resources professionals as well as private citizens and nominees must be conducting their conservation efforts within the Upper Niobrara White District encompassing Dawes, Sheridan, Box Butte and Sioux Counties.

Multiple categories of natural resource conservation can be recognized including Tree Planting, Forest Management, Range Management, Soil Conservation, Outdoor Recreation, Wildlife Habitat, Water Conservation, and Natural Resources Education. The UNWNRD Board of Directors will also entertain nominations in other categories as long as they fit into natural resources conservation.

The 2022 UNWNRD Conservation Award Winners are:

Conservation Award for Natural Resources Management:

Dennis &amp; Geraldine Brott of Crawford, Nebraska

Jean Parker &amp; Cross L Cattle Company of Gordon, Nebraska

Nominated by: Shelley Steffl of Nebraska Game &amp; Parks

Conservation Award for Tree Planting &amp; Forest Management:

Mike Raymer &amp; Raymer Family of Hay Springs, Nebraska

Nominated by: Steve Sandberg, UNWNRD Director

Awards are typically presented at public events in order to appropriately honor and appreciate the work these conservationists are doing for Northwest Nebraska. Nielsen, Parker, and Raymer were recognized at the Sheridan County Fair before the Rodeo and Brott was recognized at the UNWNRD Office. Congratulations to the 2022 UNWNRD Conservation Awards winners and thank you for your outstanding conservation efforts!

Nominations for 2023 will be accepted from January 1, 2023 to June 1, 2023. Please contact Kylen Armstrong at the Upper Niobrara White NRD at (308) 432-6190 or armstrong@unwnrd.org for more information on Conservation Awards.

By Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources DistrictEach year, the Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District (UNWNRD) accepts nominations for individuals or groups who have shown exemplary work to protect our state’s natural resources in Northwest Nebraska. Nominations are accepted from agencies and natural resources professionals as well as private citizens and nominees must be conducting their conservation efforts within the Upper Niobrara White District encompassing Dawes, Sheridan, Box Butte and Sioux Counties.<figure>
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 </figure>Multiple categories of natural resource conservation can be recognized including Tree Planting, Forest Management, Range Management, Soil Conservation, Outdoor Recreation, Wildlife Habitat, Water Conservation, and Natural Resources Education. The UNWNRD Board of Directors will also entertain nominations in other categories as long as they fit into natural resources conservation.<figure>
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 </figure>The 2022 UNWNRD Conservation Award Winners are:Conservation Award for Natural Resources Management:Dennis &amp; Geraldine Brott of Crawford, NebraskaNominated by: Vicky StollConservation Award for Wildlife Habitat:Jean Parker &amp; Cross L Cattle Company of Gordon, NebraskaNominated by: Shelley Steffl of Nebraska Game &amp; ParksConservation Award for Range Management:Gabe Nielsen of Gordon, NebraskaNominated by: Jessica NielsenConservation Award for Tree Planting &amp; Forest Management:Mike Raymer &amp; Raymer Family of Hay Springs, NebraskaNominated by: Steve Sandberg, UNWNRD DirectorAwards are typically presented at public events in order to appropriately honor and appreciate the work these conservationists are doing for Northwest Nebraska. Nielsen, Parker, and Raymer were recognized at the Sheridan County Fair before the Rodeo and Brott was recognized at the UNWNRD Office. Congratulations to the 2022 UNWNRD Conservation Awards winners and thank you for your outstanding conservation efforts!Nominations for 2023 will be accepted from January 1, 2023 to June 1, 2023. Please contact Kylen Armstrong at the Upper Niobrara White NRD at (308) 432-6190 or armstrong@unwnrd.org for more information on Conservation Awards.

Upper Niobrara White NRD awards noteworthy conservationists

By SCOTT CARLSON North Platte Post

NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-A couple is facing child abuse allegations following an incident at a Lake Maloney campground.

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said at around 12:33 p.m. on Aug. 13, deputies responded to a suspicious activity report at Kansas Point Campground at Lake Maloney, south of North Platte.

The reporting party told deputies that a seven-month-old infant in their care had suspicious bruising.

Deputies examined the infant and observed bruising to the face and other areas of the body. The infant was transported to Great Plains Health and, after examination, was placed in the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services custody.

On Tuesday, investigators interviewed the infant's parents, Kyle Tatlow, 26, and Trisha Tatlow, 23, both homeless.

Following further investigation, deputies established probable cause to arrest Kyle Tatlow on suspicion of felony child abuse for allegedly biting the baby. Trisha Tatlow was cited for misdemeanor child abuse and false reporting.

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 </figure>By SCOTT CARLSON North Platte PostNORTH PLATTE, Neb.-A couple is facing child abuse allegations following an incident at a Lake Maloney campground.The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said at around 12:33 p.m. on Aug. 13, deputies responded to a suspicious activity report at Kansas Point Campground at Lake Maloney, south of North Platte.The reporting party told deputies that a seven-month-old infant in their care had suspicious bruising.Deputies examined the infant and observed bruising to the face and other areas of the body. The infant was transported to Great Plains Health and, after examination, was placed in the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services custody.On Tuesday, investigators interviewed the infant's parents, Kyle Tatlow, 26, and Trisha Tatlow, 23, both homeless.Following further investigation, deputies established probable cause to arrest Kyle Tatlow on suspicion of felony child abuse for allegedly biting the baby. Trisha Tatlow was cited for misdemeanor child abuse and false reporting.The investigation is ongoing.<a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/2ddcec21-000f-4ace-b19e-4250120d6629">&nbsp;&nbsp;Download The Post app for iOs or Android</a><figure>
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Man accused of biting infant at Lake Maloney campground

Today we spoke with Linel Quinn from Banisters Leadership Academy. Quinn talked about what Banisters is all about, youth programs they offer in Alliance, Chadron, Scottsbluff, Kimball, North Platte and more.&nbsp;

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Post Podcast: Banisters Leadership Academy with Linel Quinn

HERSHEY, Neb.-A Hershey man is in critical condition following a one-vehicle crash on Monday.

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to a one-vehicle injury accident in the 3600 block of West River Rd. at around 7:52 p.m.

A preliminary investigation shows a vehicle driven by Dru Linderman, 26, was westbound on North River Rd. when it left the roadway, traveled into the south ditch, and struck a tree.

Authorities said drugs and alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the crash.

Linderman was transported to Great Plains Health. His injuries were described as critical.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

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Hershey man seriously injured in one-vehicle crash

By History Nebraska Foundation&nbsp;

Lincoln, NE - The&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraska.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4af6c119278bab53245cdd3e6&amp;id=01d8ca4fc0&amp;e=d72844982a" target="_blank">History Nebraska Foundation</a>&nbsp;received an $875,000 grant for operating costs from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 through the City of Lincoln/Lancaster County.

The funds were awarded as part of a nearly $5 million grant program to benefit 15 non-profit tourism organizations. The grant was announced during a City of Lincoln press conference hosted by History Nebraska at the Nebraska History Museum.

“As a community, we recognize that non-profit tourism organizations like History Nebraska do more than just add value to the local economy,” said Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird. “They provide our residents and visitors with shared experiences and cherished memories that make Lincoln an even stronger community and more attractive destination.“

The funding will be used to cover 6 months of operating expenses, up to $1 million.

“For many nonprofit organizations in our communities, the impacts of the pandemic are still being felt,” said Tyler Vacha, executive director of the History Nebraska Foundation. “These organizations are still battling with attendance numbers that haven’t fully recovered, budgetary holes that hold them back, or maybe most frustrating, exciting new projects and programs that are still waiting to be picked up, completed, and made available to the public. The funds awarded today will help the History Nebraska Foundation, History Nebraska and our peers move forward.”

The mission of the History Nebraska Foundation is to spread awareness of History Nebraska’s efforts and seek financial support from those with a passion for Nebraska’s rich and diverse history.

“These funds will help History Nebraska continue to offer new and exciting programming,” Vacha said. He cited as an example, the upcoming National Geographic exhibit, Women: A Century of Change, which will be paired with History Nebraska’s own Votes for Women exhibit. Both offer museum goers the opportunity to engage with the last 100 years of the Women’s Movement at the local, state, and national level.

By History Nebraska Foundation&nbsp;Lincoln, NE - The&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraska.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4af6c119278bab53245cdd3e6&amp;id=01d8ca4fc0&amp;e=d72844982a" target="_blank">History Nebraska Foundation</a>&nbsp;received an $875,000 grant for operating costs from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 through the City of Lincoln/Lancaster County.The funds were awarded as part of a nearly $5 million grant program to benefit 15 non-profit tourism organizations. The grant was announced during a City of Lincoln press conference hosted by History Nebraska at the Nebraska History Museum.“As a community, we recognize that non-profit tourism organizations like History Nebraska do more than just add value to the local economy,” said Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird. “They provide our residents and visitors with shared experiences and cherished memories that make Lincoln an even stronger community and more attractive destination.“The funding will be used to cover 6 months of operating expenses, up to $1 million.“For many nonprofit organizations in our communities, the impacts of the pandemic are still being felt,” said Tyler Vacha, executive director of the History Nebraska Foundation. “These organizations are still battling with attendance numbers that haven’t fully recovered, budgetary holes that hold them back, or maybe most frustrating, exciting new projects and programs that are still waiting to be picked up, completed, and made available to the public. The funds awarded today will help the History Nebraska Foundation, History Nebraska and our peers move forward.”The mission of the History Nebraska Foundation is to spread awareness of History Nebraska’s efforts and seek financial support from those with a passion for Nebraska’s rich and diverse history.“These funds will help History Nebraska continue to offer new and exciting programming,” Vacha said. He cited as an example, the upcoming National Geographic exhibit, Women: A Century of Change, which will be paired with History Nebraska’s own Votes for Women exhibit. Both offer museum goers the opportunity to engage with the last 100 years of the Women’s Movement at the local, state, and national level.

History Nebraska Foundation receives $875,000 in ARPA funding

Karen Benzel recaps the 2022 United Way Disc Golf Tournament fundraiser and discusses the duck drawing coming up in September, as well as distribution of Stuff The Bus donations.

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POST PODCAST: United Way of Western Nebraska

By Tricia Goes, Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District

This is the Crop Water Use Report for the week of August 15.

Over the past week, corn used 2.21 inches.

Expected use by corn for this week is 2.3 inches.

Over the past week, beets used 1.91 inches.

Expected use by beets for this week is 1.99 inches.

Over the past week, potatoes used 1.38 inches.

Expected use by potatoes for this week is 1.44 inches.

Over the past week, dry beans used 2.3 inches.

Expected use by dry beans for this week is 2.4 inches.

Over the past week, soybeans used 2.53 inches.

Expected use by soybeans for this week is 2.64 inches.

Over the past week, sunflowers used 2.65 inches.

Expected use by sunflowers for this week is 2.76 inches.

Over the past week, alfalfa used 2 inches.

Expected use by alfalfa for this week is 2.1 inches.

Over the past week, actively growing lawns used 2.3 inches.

Expected use by actively growing lawns for this week 2.4 inches.

Average ET gauge readings was 2.3 inches.

The average rainfall for the district was 0.88 inches.

The weather forecast for the next week shows highs in the 80’s and 90’s, and lows in the 60’s with slight chance of rain.

In the last week, soil moisture monitoring station 1 showed 33% water available at 12”, 27% water available at 24”, and 48% water available at 36”. The producer did irrigate. Remember this is in a Sandy Loam soil type with Corn planted and will vary depending on site, weather, irrigation management, topography, crop, and soil type.

In the last week, soil moisture monitoring station 2 showed 42.4% water available at 8”, 38% water available at 18”, and 31.5% water available at 36”. The producer did irrigate.

Remember this is in a Loam soil type with Sugarbeets planted and will vary depending on site, weather, irrigation management, topography, crop, and soil type.

The crop water use report is completed using the average growth stage for each crop and ET gauge reading from across the district. To find the conversion for your specific crop growth stage, visit <a href="https://nawmn.unl.edu/GrowthStageData">https://nawmn.unl.edu/GrowthStageData</a>.

For more information or to inquire about ET gauges or soil moisture monitoring equipment, please contact Erin Lee at the Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District at 308.432.6190 or visit our website at <a href="http://www.unwnrd.org">www.unwnrd.org</a>. We are committed to helping Nebraskans conserve and protect groundwater.

By Tricia Goes, Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources DistrictThis is the Crop Water Use Report for the week of August 15.Over the past week, corn used 2.21 inches.Expected use by corn for this week is 2.3 inches.Over the past week, beets used 1.91 inches.Expected use by beets for this week is 1.99 inches.Over the past week, potatoes used 1.38 inches.Expected use by potatoes for this week is 1.44 inches.Over the past week, dry beans used 2.3 inches.Expected use by dry beans for this week is 2.4 inches.Over the past week, soybeans used 2.53 inches.Expected use by soybeans for this week is 2.64 inches.Over the past week, sunflowers used 2.65 inches.Expected use by sunflowers for this week is 2.76 inches.Over the past week, alfalfa used 2 inches.Expected use by alfalfa for this week is 2.1 inches.Over the past week, actively growing lawns used 2.3 inches.Expected use by actively growing lawns for this week 2.4 inches.Average ET gauge readings was 2.3 inches.The average rainfall for the district was 0.88 inches.The weather forecast for the next week shows highs in the 80’s and 90’s, and lows in the 60’s with slight chance of rain.In the last week, soil moisture monitoring station 1 showed 33% water available at 12”, 27% water available at 24”, and 48% water available at 36”. The producer did irrigate. Remember this is in a Sandy Loam soil type with Corn planted and will vary depending on site, weather, irrigation management, topography, crop, and soil type.In the last week, soil moisture monitoring station 2 showed 42.4% water available at 8”, 38% water available at 18”, and 31.5% water available at 36”. The producer did irrigate.Remember this is in a Loam soil type with Sugarbeets planted and will vary depending on site, weather, irrigation management, topography, crop, and soil type.The crop water use report is completed using the average growth stage for each crop and ET gauge reading from across the district. To find the conversion for your specific crop growth stage, visit <a href="https://nawmn.unl.edu/GrowthStageData">https://nawmn.unl.edu/GrowthStageData</a>.For more information or to inquire about ET gauges or soil moisture monitoring equipment, please contact Erin Lee at the Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District at 308.432.6190 or visit our website at <a href="http://www.unwnrd.org">www.unwnrd.org</a>. We are committed to helping Nebraskans conserve and protect groundwater.

Upper Niobrara White NRD crop water use report, week of Aug. 15

Alliance – The City of Alliance is bringing back the Fall Festival this year! Autumn in Alliance will be at Central Park on Friday, September 23th thru Sunday, September 25th. During Autumn in Alliance the City will be hosting a Chili &amp; Cinnamon Roll-Cook-off at the patio behind the Knight Museum &amp; Sandhills Center.

By City of AllianceAlliance – The City of Alliance is bringing back the Fall Festival this year! Autumn in Alliance will be at Central Park on Friday, September 23th thru Sunday, September 25th. During Autumn in Alliance the City will be hosting a Chili &amp; Cinnamon Roll-Cook-off at the patio behind the Knight Museum &amp; Sandhills Center.The Chili &amp; Cinnamon Roll-Cook-Off will be open to the public from 11:00am-2:00pm. Anyone interested in participating in the cook-off should contact Kaytlin Norris at 308-762-5400, or email knorris@cityofalliance.net for more information or to sign up. There will be three prizes awarded for the cook-off: People’s Choice, Unique Recipe, and Judge’s Choice. There is no fee to enter the cook-off. The last day to sign up is Monday, September 12th by 5pm.Individuals can come down for all-you-can-eat chili for $5 for adults and $3 for children, each including one drink per person. Food will be served from 11:00am-2:00pm and you can vote for the best chili. Plan on coming hungry and ready to have a great time!For more information about this topic, please contact Kaytlin Norris at 308-762-5400.<figure>
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