Improving Air Travel

If you or a loved one has traveled recently, you’ve likely experienced flight delays or cancelations. A combination of factors has disrupted our air travel system. According to the latest federal data, an astounding 88,161 flights were canceled from January to May this year.

Study Shows Americans Aren’t Planning for Future Healthcare Needs

(StatePoint) If you haven’t spent time considering what your healthcare needs will be in the years or even decades from now, you’re not alone. Recent research suggests that many aging Americans aren’t aware of the full range of options available to them.

West Nile, the key is prevention

One late summer day, fresh out of residency and seeing patients for the first time as a full-fledged family physician, I examined a young man who had a fever, fatigue, and a bad headache. Considering the time of year, influenza was low on the list of possibilities, and COVID-19 did not yet exist.

NEBRASKA CROP PROGRESS AND CONDITION

LINCOLN, Neb. August 1, 2022 - For the week ending July 31, 2022, there were 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 31% very short, 39% short, 30% adequate, and 0% surplus.

National Immunization Month

Lincoln – While life-saving vaccines can be given at any time during the year, August is an ideal time for immunizations, as teachers and students are typically due for their annual check-ups. .

SOYBEAN MANAGEMENT FIELD DAY SET FOR AUGUST 11TH AT THE DARYL OBERMEYER FARM

The 2022 Soybean Management Field Day (SMFD) for southeast Nebraska is scheduled for August 11th at the Daryl Obermeyer Farm near Brownville in eastern Nemaha County sponsored by the Nebraska Soybean Board and Nebraska Extension.

NSP Emphasizes Safe Speeds as Summer Travel Continues

July 29, 2022 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is urging motorists to maintain safe speeds as the summer travel season continues. The guidance is part of the national Stop Speeding Before It Stops You campaign, which is running from July 20 through August 14.

Practicing Safety In The Summer Sun

Lincoln – In August, Summer Sun Safety Month is the time of year when people spend more time outdoors. Whether swimming in the pool, going to the beach, or strolling in the park, summer can be the best time of the year. However, people should be aware of the danger of prolonged sun exposure.

Grace Notes

For nearly a quarter of a century I taught in what is often referred to as the land of 10,000 lakes (and a zillion mosquitoes.) Each summer after school was out and things in my classroom were put away, I would load my car and head to a cabin along the North Shore of Lake Superior for a few days.