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By News Sep 21, 2020 | 5:46 AM

Hall County Nebraska Extension agents and several area non profits are providing free produce for those in need. Funded through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Hall County’s Growing Together Nebraska Donation Garden is one of only 15 across the state. Each week fruits and vegetables are distributed to local food banks like Hope Harbor and Third City Community Clinic.   

The Stuhr Museum taught people how to hunt like they did in the old days during their “A Hunting We Will Go” event this weekend. The Railroad Town Blacksmith, Randy Dack, demonstrated various hunting techniques. He taught people how to cast bullets, trap game, make camp, and load guns using a ten-step process. 

The Hastings Museum challenged people to a digital scavenger hunt, and families rallied together to solve clues to find answers on Nebraska’s history.  Teams did tasks like taking selfies at trees, gathered items to make gnome homes, and other activities. This scavenger hunt was not only supposed to be fun, but also educational. The Hastings Museum has done five scavenger hunts since re-opening, and each of them are different themes. People can go on their website or Facebook to look out for the next hunt scheduled.

Kearney Regional Medical Center has expanded the respiratory clinic that opened when COVID-19 hit. They would see COVID-19 patients or any respiratory-related symptoms. After seeing an upward of 30 patients a day, they decided to expand to a portable unit with four rooms and open on weekdays. The mobile respiratory clinic opened Thursday, September 17.

The Kearney Public Library is offering curbside service on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning on Sept. 29. The service will be offered from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. for individuals to use. The library is offering the service as an effort to serve everyone that needs library materials. To place holds by phone or for more information please call us at 308-233-3282. Information on digital services can be found at www.kearneylib.org and www.cityofkearney.org.