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🌱 Why Waverly’s school security bond ran into economic headwinds

Waverly, Nebraska Patch AM: a 3 min read

Morning Waverly! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Waverly’s school security bond ran into economic headwinds

Also on today's calendar: Extreme Bull Riding.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 90, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid with partial sunshine, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• School bonds for security: More Nebraska districts seek to harden building, classroom entrances (nebraskapublicmedia.org) — Waverly families are hearing from Superintendent Cory Worrell about efforts to improve school security, including plans to move district offices to the front of buildings for better control of who enters. The story explains how Waverly’s recent bond push tied safety upgrades to broader facility improvements, and why rising everyday costs may have made voter approval harder. It also compares Waverly’s experience with other Nebraska districts using bonds and grants to harden entrances and keep classroom doors locked.
   

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  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Part Time in Lincoln. Apply here.
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Lincoln

  • Lincoln Crime Stoppers looking for June car theft suspect (1011now.com)
  • ‘Gutenberg! The Musical' Comes to Lincoln's TADA Theatre in Mid-August (kfornow.com)
  • Lincoln Head Start weighs in on President Trump's Administration plan to change regulations (klkntv.com)

Ok Waverly! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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