AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHealthcare Leadership: Kearney Regional Medical Center named Danny Van Ranken as its next CEO, starting Sept. 6, as the hospital looks to expand high-quality care across central Nebraska and beyond. Labor Watch: A Kansas City Fed report says Colorado and nearby states—including Nebraska—are being held back by a broadening worker shortage, with rising wages and higher input and transportation costs showing up in local business feedback. Energy & Costs: GasBuddy data shows diesel prices still run high across Nebraska, with one Pawnee County station hitting $4.99 and statewide diesel averaging $5.19 for the week ending Aug. 22; E85 pricing also varied sharply, including $3.09 in Washington County. Public Safety: Nebraska State Patrol is coordinating with local and university law enforcement for Husker Gameday, urging fans to plan for road construction and add 30–60 minutes to travel time. Agriculture Risk Management: USDA’s “Ranchers First” push includes a two-year heifer insurance endorsement, but at least one cattle market analyst questions whether the government can set a fair value that far out. Local Economy: Ho-Chunk Inc. broke ground on WarHorse South Sioux, a $100M South Sioux City casino project with slots, table games, a hotel, and an amphitheater aimed at drawing visitors year-round.
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