Medicaid Work Requirements Hit Nebraska: CMS issued an interim final rule for Medicaid “community engagement” (work) requirements, with states needing major system changes before a Jan. 1, 2027 start—Nebraska is already seeing enrollment drop as people assume they’ll lose coverage. Healthcare Leadership: Mary Lanning Healthcare named Shanna Stofer as its next president and CEO, starting July 13. Local Business & Groceries: Hy-Vee is selling 21 Fast & Fresh convenience stores to Nebraska-based Bosselman Enterprises, which will rebrand them as Pump & Pantry in July. Culture Spotlight: Hastings’ 50th annual South Central Nebraska Czech Festival drew crowds with music, dancing, kolaches, and Czech Heritage Week celebrations. Community & Faith: Six Lincoln Diocese seminarians are walking about 375 miles to Benkelman, aiming to reflect and connect with Nebraska parishes. State Government Moves: A Nebraska DED grant-program manager left state government to become Omaha deputy chief of staff for economic development. Travel for Nebraskans: American Airlines is adding new routes, including service returning to Lincoln after more than 20 years. Obituaries: Papillion’s Kevin Frederick Knapple and Lincoln’s Nancy L. Kujath were among recent local deaths.