Winner Take All conversation may not be over

LINCOLN — Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen is open to calling a special session to tackle Winner Take All, but he wants to know he has the votes first.

Flowerbelles meet at the Babb Farm

Flowerbelles meet at the Roy and Shelly Babb Farm. Karon Horn, president called the meeting to order. Eleven members were present as they shared flowers picked from their gardens. We were sad to know we will have one less member as Noni Sprague will be moving to South Dakota with her son.

Cedar Rapids Bloodmobile goal almost reached

CEDAR RAPIDS— The Red Cross Bloodmobile visited Cedar Rapids, Monday, September 16. The goal of 49 units of blood collected was almost reached with 45 being donated. Thirty-nine of these were whole blood, with 3 being Power Reds, which count at 6, totalling 45 units donated.

Sheets, linens sale at hospital

COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital invites all community members to shop at this year’s Sheets and Linens Sale, where they can purchase luxury and comfort for less.The Sheets and Linens Sale will be open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7, and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct.

State police warn of social media scammers

LINCOLN — The Nebraska State Patrol is urging Nebraskans to exercise caution when communicating online. In the past several weeks, NSP has received multiple reports of scammers impersonating State of Nebraska officials. One victim has reported losing $5,000 in crypto currency because of the scam.

UNL Extension

If a tree has smaller than onehalf inch holes here and there on the trunk, it likely had an insect borer. Visible holes are made by adult borers leaving the tree, rather than an insect boring into the tree. Holes in the trunk indicate borers have been in the tree for at least one season.

Nebraska’s monuments subject of Fullerton library presentation

FULLERTON — The rich and diverse history and heritage of the state of Nebraska as told through its often-secluded historical monuments is the subject of a Fullerton Public Library presentation by Nebraska author Jeff Barnes on Monday at 6 p.m.