BEAVER CITY – The Beaver City Council met on August 15, 2022, for their regular board meeting and covered several agenda items during their almost two-hour meeting. The council approved Resolution 2022-2 that will put a measure on the November ballot regarding the use of the one percent sales and use tax that currently is used for economic development. Drafted by City Attorney, Lisa Shifflet, the measure would allocate the funds for the City Infrastructure Program for Construction, Repair, Replacement, and /or Maintenance of Municipal and Equipment including the City Fire and Rescue Department. Funds that have previously been allotted for economic development would remain in that account to be utilized by business owners for low interest loans and matching grants.

We’re successfully growing Nebraska and creating jobs here in the Good Life. Nebraska had the nation’s lowest average unemployment rate in 2020 and 2021, and we do again so far in 2022. In fact, we currently have the lowest unemployment rate in state history at 1.9%. As of Sunday, August 14th, the State’s job website (NEworks. nebraska.gov) listed 51,835 available openings. This abundance of jobs benefits Nebraska’s families. Earlier this month, the Annie E. Casey Foundation released their annual Kids Count Data Book with information on child welfare in all 50 states. Nebraska ranked #1 for children’s economic wellbeing. That makes sense. When there are plenty of jobs available, parents can readily find work to take care of their kids. While our state’s historically low unemployment rate is great for Nebraskans looking for their next career opportunity, it poses challenges for businesses and State agencies looking to hire great people. In this labor market, employers must be creative to recruit and retain the talent they need to grow.

The annual wellness exam is one of my favorite things to do as a doctor. It’s a chance to talk about one of my passions: health promotion. As most patients expect, our health promotion discussion includes smoking cessation, diet, and exercise. Perhaps more surprising is our conversation regarding personal safety. We talk about sunscreen, seatbelts, helmets, distracted driving or driving under the influence. And I ask if their guns are locked up.

Every American deserves to feel safe in their community. Yet over the last few years, violent crime has spiked across the country. Defunding the police or taking resources away from our men and women in blue is never the answer. Instead, we must provide law enforcement with the support and tools they need to carry out their duties.

The Indianola Alumni 1891–1969 met August 11, 2022 at St Catherine’s Church Hall, with a total of 46 attendees, including members, spouses, and guests traveling from several states to join us. We were sorry that an additional 5 expected attendees were ill this week and could not come.

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The Village of Oxford discussed briefly a nuisance property during their meeting on Monday, August 15, 2022. The property has a house in disrepair.

Senator Dave Murman will be speaking and meeting with constituents in the Furnas and Harlan County area on Tuesday August 23. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.