Ricketts asks Legislature to focus on property tax relief
07/27/2020
By Katie Anderson
Nebraska News Service
Gov. Pete Ricketts encouraged lawmakers to lay the foundation for continued growth in Nebraska by passing bills costing millions of dollars including property tax relief, business tax incentives, UNMC expansion and veterans tax relief.
Ricketts addressed the Legislature July 24, two days after lawmakers stopped short of advancing a property tax relief bill, making its fate unclear. Ricketts recommended that senators package property tax relief and a ... Read more
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A Menu Made for Summer Indulgence
05/11/2020
(Family Features) A summer weekend isn’t complete until you fire up the grill, but flame-kissed steaks are just the start to an unforgettable meal that celebrates all the best of the season.
To create the perfect main dish, start with high-quality protein, like Omaha Steaks’ Private Reserve Boneless New York Strips. Thick, juicy and full of flavorful marbling, these premier steaks are meticulously aged for optimal taste and tenderness with robust, beefy flavor brought out when cooked ... Read more
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City of Plattsmouth issues revised Directed Health Measures
05/06/2020
City of Plattsmouth
A revised Directed Health Measure for the Sarpy/Cass Health District will become effective at 12:00 a.m., May 4. Key points of the DHM are below:
• Effective date is 12:00 a.m., May 4 until May 31 unless renewed, extended, or terminated by subsequent order.
• Gatherings are prohibited. A gathering is defined as any event or convening that brings together more than ten (10) patrons, customers or other invitees, excluding staff, in a single room or single space at ... Read more
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Plattsmouth Main Street Association releases area restaurant partial openings
05/05/2020
A digital press release was published by Mr. Steve Wehrbein, President of the Plattsmouth Main Street Association concerning the open hours and services of many Plattsmouth area restaurants.
The attached PDF deals with opening dining room areas in our restaurants which began on Monday. May 4th. Most owners are keeping status quo thinking it is too soon to open, even marginally, and risk their employees and customers and become a transmission location.
Please note: Additionally, Golden ... Read more
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‘It’s like a holiday’- Business booms at grocery stores across state.
04/27/2020
By Brian Beach
Nebraska News Service
COVID-19 has shuttered businesses and diminished profits across Nebraska, but in some of the state’s local grocery stores, business has been booming.
“Profits are up, but you’re still having to replace these products that you’re selling,” said Clint Didier, manager of Didier’s Grocery in Schuyler. “It’s basically like a holiday.”
At Plum Creek Marketplace in Lexington, manager Barry Carpenter said that the crisis has increased ... Read more
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