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1st Commercial Credit Introduces Enhanced Tools for Security Guard Companies

By 1st Commercial Credit, LLC AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — 1st Commercial Credit, LLC, a leading provider of receivable based financial solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its new and enhanced tools designed specifically for security guard companies. These advanced software tools aim to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and ensure seamless

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Columbia Police Department relaunches tool for reporting non-emergencies

The Columbia Police Department relaunched an online tool to help citizens report non-emergency situations, such as vandalism, lost property and minor thefts. In a news release Thursday, CPD said the relaunch happened Sunday – residents can report non-emergency incidents at p2c.como.gov. CPD said the portal offers a convenient option for reporting quickly and efficiently. Citizens

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Tax relief ‘job one’ for Kansas GOP lawmakers amid revenue shortfalls, governor’s caution

House Speaker Dan Hawkins, R-Wichita, confers with representatives at the Kansas Statehouse on March 5, 2024. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector) TOPEKA — Kansas Republicans are poised to turn the campaign trail promise of property tax relief into reality with expanded supermajorities in the Legislature and potentially unprecedented control over the state’s budget process. However, state tax

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District judge denies requests to amend Nebraska medical cannabis lawsuit after dismissal

Lancaster County District Judge Susan Strong presides over the first day of hearings in a case related to medical cannabis ballot petitions. Sept. 20, 2024. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN — A Lancaster County District Court judge has overruled two final attempts to amend legal challenges against Nebraska’s two medical cannabis petitions. In a five-page order

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Benton County Court Reports Oct. 16-31, 2024

SCHEDULED TRAFFIC: Speeding: Jose R. Lopez Ruiz, 33, Marshalltown, speeding. Rylee J. Nesheim, 19, Cedar Rapids, speeding. Cristian R. Morelos Naranjo, 26, Cedar Rapids, speeding. Terri L. Jennings Crawford, 45, Urbana, speeding. Katrina L. Wood, 48, Vinton, speeding. Nichole A. Pease, 31, Sigourney, speeding. Tonya D. Gosselink, 42, Grinnell, speeding. Glynna D. Kearns, 59, Vinton,

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DMACC Transportation Institute nearing completion

DMACC’s new transportation institute facilities are nearly complete, with half of the project funded by donations, state and federal funding. (Photo by Brooklyn Draisey/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Staff and students at the Des Moines Area Community College Transportation Institute are getting ready to transfer to the program’s new facilities as the $9 million project nears completion.

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Columbia Neighborhood Watch secures city funding to aid protection efforts

COLUMBIA — Columbia Neighborhood Watch has received $10,000 from the city to increase participation, education and other efforts made by the organization. “The mission of Columbia Neighborhood Watch is to train, form and provide resources to citizens of Columbia,” Neighborhood Watch Board President Herb Watchinski Jr. said. “(This is) for the purpose of organizing and

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Discussion on long-term care blames profit motives for older Kansans’ suffering

Dee Miller voices concerns with assisted living options for her disabled husband during a Nov. 12, 2024, forum hosted by Kansas Advocates for Better Care at Baker Wetlands Discovery Center. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector) LAWRENCE — Dee Miller has to make an “awful” decision. The Lawrence resident’s disabled husband of 57 years needs more intensive care

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Sidney council ponders law enforcement future

(Sidney) — Sidney officials are weighing options regarding future law enforcement coverage. Preliminary discussion on the proposed renewal of the city’s contract with the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office took place at this week’s Sidney City Council meeting. Under the current 28-E agreement, the county provides the city’s law enforcement coverage through the end of next

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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson killed outside investor conference in New York City

Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare. (Courtesy of UnitedHealthcare) UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, was shot and killed Wednesday morning outside the Hilton in midtown Manhattan, where he was set to address investors. A manhunt is now underway for the gunman who police believe targeted Thompson in the shooting, although a motive remains unclear, according to

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Big ‘10

By Blake Hannon St. Joseph News-Press A year in music will have some artists plummeting in popularity, taking a hiatus to regroup for the next big move or simply maintaining a current level of awareness with listeners. But for some, they use those 365 days to carpe diem — to make a statement, a comeback

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