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Hundreds of Volunteers Unite to Support Nonprofits on United Way’s “Day of Caring”

by | September 19, 2019 | Press Release | 0 Comments

In support of United Way of the Midlands’ 18th annual “Day of Caring” on Friday, Sept. 20, nearly 1,000 volunteers will be rolling up their sleeves and getting to work on behalf of area nonprofit organizations. Forty-seven local nonprofit organizations across Douglas,...
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Omaha Metro Joins Nationwide Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

Aug 23, 2019

The Omaha metro has taken a major step toward improving student success by joining the nationwide Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (CGLR), a collaborative effort to improve reading proficiency and early school success for all children. The kickoff for the campaign...

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Grant fund proposal for 211 service advanced

Grant fund proposal for 211 service advanced  April 11, 2019 Sen. Mike McDonnell, LB641 Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 11 to a bill that would provide grant funding to a statewide health and human services referral program. LB641, introduced by...
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Omaha District assesses damage as water recedes

Mar 28, 2019

Omaha District assesses damage as water recedes In the March 27 daily update of current flood fight efforts, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, is continuing efforts to perform damage assessments as water recedes and access to the levee...

Preliminary flood damage estimates released for Nebraska counties

Mar 21, 2019

Preliminary flood damage estimates released for Nebraska counties BY World-Herald News Service | March 19, 2019 Debris floats on the surface of water in the Bellwood Lakes. BRENDAN SULLIVAN/THE WORLD-HERALD The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency has...

 

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