Biden orders 2000 troops to Poland and Romania move
The Biden administration began relocating 2000 U.S. troops to Poland and Germany with 1000 more moved from Germany to Romania to reassure NATO’s eastern flank amid Russia’s Ukraine buildup. Pentagon says moves are temporary and aimed at deterrence, not a broader war.
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Army to discharge vaccine refusers amid mandate push
The Army said it will immediately discharge soldiers who refuse the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine, joining the Marine Corps, Air Force and Navy in enforcing the policy. More than 3,300 soldiers have refused vaccination, with over 3,000 issued written reprimands as the Pentagon orders all active duty, National Guard and Reserves to vaccinate.
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County considers bills to curb renewable energy and tax
The commission heard about state proposals to end the food sales tax and limit renewable energy projects. A memo outlined most items, with a brief Wednesday briefing. County Administrator Sarah Plinsky urged attention to bills affecting solar farm rules, as NextEra shows interest in a 3000 acre project in Douglas and Johnson counties.
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County panel extends mask rule to Feb 9 amid protest
Last month the county commission voted unanimously to extend the mask mandate through February 9. Commenters threatened legal action, presenting documents to Sheriff Armbrister and the commission. Armbrister said the papers concern potential lawsuits over COVID rules while Chair Shannon Reid noted medical exemptions permit Zoom access for observers and commenters with exemptions, and no COVID items were on the agenda.
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Allstars Gentlemens Club Faces City License Probe
City code requires a license for Allstars Gentlemens Club at 913 N Second St with annual fee of 500 dollars. An Instagram post from December shows new ownership and a caption promising “new ownership, same fun” for Tip and Strip Tuesday. A manager declined to answer city claims or identify license type, hanging up when pressed.
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