AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEducation & Workforce: Nebraska districts are still hunting substitute teachers, and Lincoln Public Schools is already asking the state for permission to let some local substitute permit holders work past the 90-day limit. Rural Health Tech: UNMC is showing how telehealth and VR-style training could help close rural stroke-care gaps, using tools like a “holobox” to connect patients with specialists. Community Food Security: Heartland United Way’s annual food drive topped nearly 13,700 pounds, with local pantries and schools pitching in across central Nebraska. Culture & Faith: A Lincoln-area youth production, “Undivided Heart: Sister Clare Crockett,” runs Oct. 8-11, and the Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House in Waverly is expanding youth retreat offerings for the Diocese of Lincoln. Outdoor Family Fun: The Missouri River Outdoor Expo returns to Ponca State Park with wildlife, fishing, kayaking, archery, and hands-on challenges. Public Safety & Training: Nebraska State Patrol Captain Luke Splattstoesser graduates from the FBI National Academy, and a Fremont dispute over a homeschooled firefighter applicant is pushing the city to clarify what counts as an acceptable education. Agriculture & Innovation: UNL launched the Nebraska Digital Ag Hub to help producers adopt and test digital agriculture tools.
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