Starting today, Kearney Regional Medical Center will be limiting visitors as COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the area. All visitors must wear a mask and visitor badge. According to the hospital, visitors will be asked to stay in the patient’s room and avoid common areas.
Hastings Kiwanis is installing outdoor musical playgrounds at eight area schools. They started the $80,000 project to celebrate its 100th anniversary and give back to the community. Most ensembles include seven tall tubular bells, a large babel drum and colorful rainbow sambas.
Community members can get medication lockboxes and gunlocks free of charge thanks to funding from the Nebraska State Suicide Prevention Coalition and donations from the Nebraska Veteran’s Affairs. According to the Buffalo County Community Partners (BCCP), the lockboxes and gunlocks are available by calling Richard Young Hospital at 308-865-2000.
The 2020 Nebraska Hand Cornhusking and Fall Festival will be taking place October 3rd at Nebraska Prairie Museum in Holdrege. Visit their facebook page for more.