As a practicing urologist who is double board certified in urology and female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, I see a lot of patients with urinary incontinence. And while it is extremely common, many myths surround the topic. Sadly, even though more patients in the U.S. suffer from overactive bladder than diabetes, there is very little education surrounding incontinence and other pelvic floor disorders.

In March 2021, Democrats unilaterally passed a massive $1.9 trillion spending bill. That bill is credited with jumpstarting the inflation nightmare our country is now confronting. This weekend, Democrats unilaterally passed yet another reckless spending bill.

Nebraska is experiencing terrific growth. We’ve seen big success creating jobs, cutting taxes, and attracting investment to our state. This week, I’m hosting Nebraska’s Ag and Economic Development Summit in Kearney. The Summit convenes key leaders from across the state to discuss how to build on our strong momentum. Over the course of the Summit, we’ll dive into the challenges and opportunities we face as a state. Some topics are familiar: developing our workforce, opening new markets for Nebraska’s exports, and growing value-added agriculture. Others are newer, such as dealing with the supply chain issues that have disrupted the flow of commerce over the past year. I look forward to gathering together to look at where we’ve been, what we’ve weathered, and how much Nebraska has grown.

Tri Valley Health System is expanding services, providing local, around-the- clock treatment for stroke patients through telemedicine. Telestroke/Acute Neurology services will be available for patients starting Monday, August 8. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a stroke hits someone in the United States every 40 seconds, and early action is critical. Patients who receive appropriate care with (Continued to Page 6) in three hours have a greater survival rate. They also suffer from less disability – such as loss of mobility – three months after the stroke than those who received delayed care.

ELWOOD – Ryan Jones officially began his new job on July 25 and says that he is looking forward to serving as Elwood’s K-12 Principal. He spent 19 years as a 7-12 History teacher and the past seven years as the Activities Director of the Maxwell School District.

TeamMates Mentoring co-founder Tom Osborne and TeamMates CEO DeMoine Adams gratefully accepted a most generous donation from the Jim and Sharri Baldonado Family, The Home Agency, and BHA Real Estate on Monday, August 8, 2022, in Lexington, Nebraska. The three-year commitment to TeamMates Mentoring was given to support 128 rural and non-Lincoln and non-Omaha metro Nebraska TeamMates Chapters, which includes more than 5,000 TeamMates mentees, grades 3-12. The donation will cover a major portion of each Chapter’s operating expenses such as participation fees (vary per school), annual match support ($450) and background checks ($30, required for every mentor at each chapter).

Josh Lanik will start the 2022-2023 school year as the 7 – 12 principal at Southern Valley. Lanik will be living in Orleans with his wife Stephanie and two boys Max and Miles. Max will be a sixth grader and Miles in fourth. Both will be attending Southern Valley.

When Benjamin Ellis officially began his new position as the Arapahoe-Holbrook School District Elementary Principal on August 1, he felt right at home. Both Ellis and his wife, Gina, grew up in Arapahoe, graduating in 1986 and 1989 respectively.

SCHOOL HOURS School begins at 8:00 a.m. on regular school days and dismisses at 3:30 p.m.

The Cambridge Public Schools will offer a school breakfast and school lunch program. The first day for breakfast service will beWednesday, August 10, and the first day for lunches will be Wednesday, August 10.