10 Years Ago – May 1, 2014 25 Years Ago – April 29, 1999 50 Years Ago – May 2, 1974 101 Years Ago – April 26, 1923 The fifth graders coming to Law Day at the Pawnee County Courthouse Friday could see they had a big problem on their hands. One of the suspects was a twin brother of someone who was innocent.

My dad’s grandpa drove swiftly even on unpaved roads. My dad remembers sitting on the front seat of his grandpa’s Hudson, with a big speedometer right in the middle of the dash.

From day to day, I have many conversations about concerns about heart attacks and how to reduce the risk of having a heart attack. However more importantly is the topic of atherosclerotic coronary vascular disease. This is another term synonymous with coronary artery disease. This is the most common risk factor for heart attacks and more globally as strokes. Today we will specifically talk about coronary artery disease however the same process takes place in all arteries in our body. Coronary artery disease is specifically plaque buildup and inflammation within the arteries that supply blood to the heart (coronary arteries). To a degree most of this plaque buildup is inevitable. There are studies that demonstrate plaque buildup in infants as young as 10 months old, however some of these types of plaques are not as concerning. Today we will focus on the plaque buildup that leads to risk for heart attacks.

This week, as I visited a number of Third District communities, several major economic indicators were published, confirming what we already know: President Biden’s inflation hasn’t ended, and a radical change of direction in Washington’s fiscal policy is needed to remedy an ailing economy.

As the planting season approaches, producers are gearing up to apply pesticides. However, before starting your pesticide application there are two important things to keep in mind: pesticide efficacy and spray drift management.

Free Fishing and Park Entry Day in Nebraska is May 18. Enjoy a Saturday of fishing or state park activities without the need to purchase a fishing or park entry permit for the day.

KEARNEY--A Kearney historian and archival records from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln revealed more about the bomb group featured in a new Apple TV+ miniseries. “Masters of the Air” is a miniseries about the 100th Bomb Group in the United States Army Air Force during World War II.

Renewable Fuels Month highlights the importance of renewable biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, especially for Nebraskans. The month of May marks the beginning of the summer driving season, making it an ideal time to fuel up on clean and cost-saving biofuels. Ethanol, renewable diesel and biodiesel help to decrease America’s dependence on foreign oil, boost our nation’s economy, and support thousands of jobs in rural communities.

USDA includes flavored milks in program updates GREEN BAY, Wis. ─ New school meal standards announced last week by the USDA include major steps to promote the health of America’s children through school meals. The new standards will be gradually updated to include less sugar and more flexibility in menu planning between Fall 2025 and Fall 2027, according to the USDA announcement.

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