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Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts announced during his last news COVID-19 news conference he signed an executive order suspending all previous executive orders issued during the pandemic.
The Governor is also ending the states participation in the $300 federal COVID-19 benefits, due to the low number of unemployed Nebraskans. The program ends on June 19th.
Nebraska is tied for the lowest unemployment rate in the state at 2.8%, along with South Dakota and a few other states.
Iowa plans to end federal benefits on June 13th and South Dakota on June 26th.
The Iowa Department of Public Health reported no new deaths due to complications of COVID-19. There were only 55 new cases with one in Woodbury County. Currently there are no patients being treated solely for the illness in Sioux City.
Four Splash Pads in Arkansas You Can Visit for Free
The unofficial start to the summer season kicks off this Memorial holiday weekend. Did you know the state of Arkansas has several splash pads you can visit for free?
Sure, there are numerous water parks you can visit throughout the state but if you are just looking for a day out in the sun with the kids and you re living on a budget, there s nothing more refreshing than spending a day at a splash pad especially if it s FREE.
Here is a list of Splash Pads you can visit for free in Arkansas.
Today s Rockford lesson was taught to me by
Stateline Kids on Facebook, and I am actually embarrassed to admit I never knew about this family fun option until now.
I have been to Klehm Arboretum and Gardens in Rockford more times than I can count. I have attended weddings and parties there. I have walked the grounds numerous times during their annual Garden Fair Weekend every June, but apparently I have not walked far enough on the grounds to realize they actually have a splash pad and kids creek my girls would LOVE to play in.
Will you forgive my ignorance if I tell you all about the Nancy Olson Children s Garden at Klehm Arboretum now?
Old Man Winter will do his best to hang out in Cheyenne as long as possible each spring. But eventually, the weather warms and summer on the high plains kicks into full gear. The classic way to beat the heat is to get wet.
In Cheyenne, Wyoming we have two public swimming pools, and two public splash pads.
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Where are Cheyenne s Pools?
In Lions Park, is the Cheyenne Aquatic Center (931 Martin Esquibel Street). It is open year-round, check the website for the current hours of operation.
For outdoor swimming, Johnson Pool (303 East 8th Street) next to Lincoln Park is the place to be. The pool opens for the season in June.