Platte College panel to review veteran regulations guidance
The Platte College State Affairs Committee will examine recommendations from a subcommittee and Student Dean Robert Snow on how to meet VA rules for veteran students. The VA circular requires standards of progress, attendance tracking, and reporting when standards are not met, with penalties for overpayments.
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Platte College State Affairs Committee
Robert Snow
Veterans ‘Administration
Platte College
John Streedbeck
Snow
Connie Bradley
Senator Murphy urges debt prohibition constitutional path
South Sioux City state Sen. John Murphy calls on colleagues to open a path to curb the national debt. He advocates using a constitutional convention if Congress blocks a debt elimination amendment or a states petition route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John” Murphy
South Sioux City
Congress
Murphy
NFO Sells Soybeans Directly to Dutch Buyer
NFO announced a direct grain export pact delivering 350000 bushels of soybeans to a Netherlands buyer. The beans will be trucked from farms in Iowa Ohio Indiana Illinois Missouri presenting a new export channel for the Farmers Organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Organization
Netherlands
Iown
Ohio
Indiana
Iinois
Missouri
Congress Debates Cash Basis Amendment Proposal
The discussion centers on a constitutional cash basis requiring expenditures not exceed income. Carl Curtis proposes a self enforcing rule and a deficit end year surtax on individuals and corporations to cover shortfalls. Supporters question political viability while noting potential constitutional and economic implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Curtis
Curtis
Presentence Ordered in Platte County Larceny Case
Werts pleaded guilty in Platte County District Court to an amended larceny from a person charge. A presentence investigation was ordered. The amended offense carries a potential penalty of up to seven years in the Nebraska Penal Complex.
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Angy Wer
Columbus
Platte County
Werts
Nebraska
Alateen group aids teens dealing with parental alcoholism
Three Columbus teens share their experiences in an Alateen meeting led by a local sponsor. They describe coping with alcoholic parents and the group’s 12 steps, seeking understanding, support, and ways to help others. Rides are offered, meetings are weekly at 1853 10th Avenue, and a new chapter may form in David City.
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America
Alateen
Columbus
Dag
Opportunity Center
10Th Avenue
David City
REACT unit aids motorists in southern Platte Counties
Local REACT volunteers monitor Channel 9 to relay road conditions and assist stranded motorists. In the November blizzard they aided 43 motorists. over four months total assists reach 113. Columbus Police coordinate with REACT to extend coverage. Officers listed include Mary Jane Glock and Bill Bird. The next meeting is set for Bellwood Fire Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14.
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Platte
REACT
Radio Emergency Associated Citizens Team
Sact
Channel 9
Columbus Police Department
Mary Jane Glock
Rising City
Bill Bird
Columbus
Bob Bowe
Wally’ Kilgore
KDP
Pam Kabourek
David City
Bellwood Fire Hall
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Dave Ferguon
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