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Collaboration Brings Homecare Cooperative Academy to Nebraska
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LINCOLN, Neb. (Press Launch) – The College of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Nebraska Cooperative Growth Middle is collaborating with the Northwest Cooperative Growth Middle, primarily based in Olympia, Wash., to create an internet academy that walks rural communities by creating homecare co-ops of their communities. The six-session academy begins Could 4 and runs weekly by June 8. Classes can be accessible on Zoom free of charge.
“The rationale we’re partnered with Northwest Cooperative Growth Middle,” mentioned Cindy Houlden, the NCDC cooperative improvement specialist operating the academy, “is that they have fashioned 5 homecare cooperatives. The oldest one was based in 2009. The latest one in 2021.”
The academy would be the first of its type in Nebraska. Cooperative regulation varies state to state, so whereas the NWCDC is offering the know-how, the authorized questions, licensing necessities, caregiver guidelines, logistical steerage and different particulars the periods cowl will all be particular to Nebraska’s laws.
“Not like grocery co-ops, the place members of the neighborhood come collectively to kind the shop, this cooperative is made up of workers,” mentioned Houlden. “It’s owned democratically. They set the wages, advantages and insurance policies. They decide how the enterprise is managed. And particularly with a homecare cooperative, they determine the standard of care, how care is delivered, the kind of consumer they need to serve, the kind of care they need to present, how they need to be reimbursed, their charges—it’s all decided by the workers.”
There’s so much to contemplate when making a homecare co-op, mentioned Houlden, however the academy will cowl all of the pink tape and learn how to handle it efficiently.
The p.c of Americans 90 years and older has doubled since 1980. With the variety of senior residents anticipated to succeed in 73 million by 2030 (outnumbering kids below 5 for the primary time in historical past), homecare co-ops are more and more changing into a viable profession possibility and a vital a part of rural communities.
The NCDC has labored with cooperative grocery shops in communities for years, however Houlden mentioned the thought for a homecare employee cooperative got here to them serendipitously. A lady who as soon as labored for a homecare co-op in Washington moved to Lincoln and contacted Houlden’s workplace, asking if that they had info on comparable companies in Nebraska. When the reply was no, the girl linked Houlden with Deborah Craig, a cooperative improvement specialist with NWCDC.
“We began conversations final summer season about, ‘How will we carry this mannequin into Nebraska? What will we do? How will we make this occur?’” mentioned Houlden. “Lengthy story quick, the preliminary contact moved to Maryland, nonetheless, we continued the conversations with [Craig], utilized for a socially deprived populations grant by USDA, acquired the grant, and now we’re creating this academy.”
The subjects and targets of every of the six academy periods are outlined under:
Session 1, Could 4: Making Selections—Democracy within the Office
Targets: Contributors evaluation and follow totally different decision-making fashions, individuals perceive the roles of the board/supervisor/members in co-op governance.
Session 2, Could 11: Laying the Basis—Enterprise Fundamentals
Targets: Contributors create a primary marketing strategy, determine the abilities and expertise wanted to run the enterprise, and take stock of the group’s abilities.
Session 3, Could 18: Present Me the Cash—Understanding Your Co-op Funds
Targets: Contributors learn to learn monetary statements, perceive primary monetary phrases and methods used, and perceive how monetary choices are made of their co-op.
Session 4, Could 25: Telling Your Story—Advertising Your Co-op
Targets: Contributors will develop a one-page advertising plan, and can learn to market their co-op and prepare different co-op members to do the identical.
Session 5, June 1: Folks Administration—Inspiration and Accountability
Targets: Contributors will identification and perceive the numerous accountability methods that can run by the co-op, follow “tough conversations” and develop energetic listening abilities.
Session 6, June 8: Member Engagement—Bringing Democracy Alive within the Office
Targets: Contributors will perceive the significance of constructing democracy a precedence of their co-op and have a plan to implement varied methods for democratic participation. This session will facilitate dialogue on constructing methods for significant member participation and energy sharing throughout the co-op. Presentation will embrace testimony from Washington homecare co-op members on how their co-op brings democracy alive within the office.
You possibly can register for the academy at https://go.unl.edu/homecareacademy. After registration, an automatic e-mail can be despatched to you containing details about becoming a member of the periods through Zoom.
The Nebraska Cooperative Growth Middle is housed within the Division of Agricultural Economics on the College of Nebraska–Lincoln. NCDC applications abide with the nondiscrimination insurance policies of the College of Nebraska–Lincoln and the US Division of Agriculture. NCDC is funded partially by the USDA RCDG Grant Program and a USDA SDGG Grant Program. For extra info, go to //ncdc.unl.edu/.
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The No. 20 Nebraska women’s basketball team put out a statement in its first road trip of the early 2024-25 season. Behind a school-record 20 three-pointers, the Huskers destroyed South Dakota in a 113-70 thrashing at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls on Saturday.
Four NU players put up double-digit points, including a team-high 23 from five-star freshman Britt Prince in her second game after returning from injury. She was an outstanding 10-for-13 from the field with four assists. Reigning Big Ten Freshman of the Year Natalie Potts added 22 points with seven rebounds while Alexis Markowski (14), Kendall Moriarity (13) and Kendall Coley (12) also added to the stat sheet.
Nebraska shot over 63% from the field and went 20-for-34 from deep in a performance that will keep the Huskers’ confidence riding high going into Tuesday’s contest at home.
Here’s all you need to know as NU welcomes in North Alabama for a week night matchup.
How to Follow Along
Matchup: No. 20 Nebraska (4-0, 0-0 B1G) vs. North Alabama (2-2, 0-0 Atlantic Sun)
When: Tuesday, November 19
Where: Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, NE
Time: 7 p.m. CST
Watch: B1G+
Listen: Huskers Radio Network and Affiliates
North Alabama Scout
Head Coach: Candi Whitaker | 1st Season | 233-224 (.510) Career HC Record | 7 WNBA Draftees, 2x DII NCAA Tournament Appearances | Past head coaching stops at Missouri Western (DII), Texas Tech and UMKC.
2023-2024 Record: 12-18 (8-8 Atlantic Sun, T-6th) | 1x Third Team All-ASUN, 1x ASUN All-Freshman Team | Did not qualify for the postseason.
All-Time Series: First meeting.
Fun Fact: North Alabama head coach Candi Whitaker is no stranger to the Huskers, despite it being the first meeting between the two programs. The starting point guard for Texas Tech during her playing days, Whitaker led the Red Raiders to a pair of victories over Nebraska. In 2001 Tech won 66-50 and followed up with a 99-57 thumping of NU in 2002.
Key Returners: Alyssa Clutter, G, Jr. | Veronaye Charlton, G, Soph. | Rhema Pegues, G, Jr. | Sara Wohlgemuth, G, Gr. | Katie Criswell, G, Soph. | India Howard, F, Jr.
Key Additions: Charity Gallegos, G, Sr. (Cal-State San Marcos) | Jazzy Klinge, F, Jr. (Johnson County CC) | Sarang West, G, Jr. (Allen CC).
Key Departures: Alexis Callins, G, Gr. (Union) | Allie Craig Cruce, F (Eligibility).
Outlook: It’s a new era for North Alabama women’s basketball in just the school’s third season as part Division I and the FCS after coming up from Division II. UNA did not renew the contract of former head coach Missy Tiber, who led the Lions to a 172-147 record over 11 seasons.
Instead, athletic director Josh Looney brought along his hire from Missouri Western Candi Whitaker. Looney hired Whitaker at MWSU in 2019, in which she led the Griffons to an overall record of 100-47 with an Division II Elite Eight Appearance in 2022, 2024 MIAA Regular Season Championship and 2024 MIAA Coach of the Year. Whitaker also brings key experience as a head coach at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (two postseason appearances) from 2006-12 and Texas Tech–her alma mater– where she averaged just over 10 wins a season.
The Lions are .500 early in Whitaker’s first season, beating UT Martin (66-63) and South Alabama (71-62) while losing to Tennessee Tech (73-64) and a most recent trip to Kansas (81-64).
Only two players averaged double-digit points last season and both Alexis Callins (Union) and Allie Craig Cruce (graduated) are both gone from the roster. However, the Lions returned most of their roster that went 12-18 in 2023-2024. Give credit to Whitaker, who unlocked the abilities of Cameron Jones (10.5 PPG) and Emma Kate Tittle (9.3 PPG) who were the bottom two scorers from last season.
Cal-State San Marcos transfer Charity Gallegas has been leading the way with 11.3 points per game with Clutter (7.8 PPG), Katie Criswell (6.8 PPG) and India Howard (5.8 PPG) all adding help. Transfer forward Jazzy Klinge has also provided four points and two rebounds per game off the bench. She came in from Allen Community College where she was a first-team NJCAA All-American last season.
For a program trying to find its footing in the Division I scene, a hire like Whitaker should spell confidence moving forward. However, it could be a painful couple years before seeing the rewards. A 10th-place voting in the ASUN preseason poll points toward a rough season, and the Huskers will most likely be their second consecutive blowout loss for the Lions.
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Bergen Reilly’s stellar sophomore season continues to add more accolades.
The Nebraska volleyball setter claimed the Big Ten Conference’s Setter of the Week honor on Monday as the conference awarded weekly honors. It is the ninth time this season a Husker has been honored, and the fourth time for Reilly in 2024.
The sophomore led No. 2 Nebraska to wins over No. 16 Minnesota and Indiana with over ten assists per set and nearly four digs per set in the wins last week. In the four-set over the Golden Gophers Thursday, Reilly had 40 assists and a career-high 20 digs with six kills. She became the first Husker setter to record at least 40 assists, 20 digs, and five kills in a match in the rally scoring era.
Reilly then capped the weekend in a dominant Saturday sweep of Indiana, adding 35 assists with seven digs. She aided the Nebraska offense to a .324 hitting percentage, and totaled 75 assists, 27 digs, eight kills, seven blocks, and one ace over the two matches.
Reilly joins her own company for the fourth time this season as the Huskers’ Setter of the Week honoree, claiming the award for the first time in November. She last won the award on Oct. 14, and had previously claimed the honor on Sept. 2 and Sept. 16.
Reilly’s fourth award keeps her ahead of Penn State freshman setter Izzy Starck, who has claimed the conference’s honor three times this season. Nebraska has had four players claim conference honors, as Reilly, middle blockers Andi Jackson and Rebekah Allick, and libero Lexi Rodriguez have all earned a weekly award this year.
Allick has won two defensive players of the week honors, while Rodriguez has earned two. Jackson, a fellow sophomore, claimed defensive player of the week honors on Oct. 28. Reilly’s Nov. 18 honor marks the eighth Big Ten Setter of the Week honor of her career, as the South Dakota native won four weekly honors in 2023.
Nebraska (26-1, 16-0 B1G) continues to lead the Big Ten regular season race with key wins over the top teams in the conference, including No. 7 Wisconsin, No. 8 Purdue, No. 13 Oregon, No. 16 Minnesota, No. 21 USC, and RV Washington. The No. 2 Huskers head to Iowa on Wednesday for a match in Iowa City, then return to Lincoln Saturday night for a home rematch against the Badgers.
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LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Nebraska’s own Larry the Cable Guy is gearing up for a road trip, bringing his comedy to nine communities across the state.
“Larry’s Nebraska Road Trip” featuring special guest Nick Hoff kicks off early next year with stops planned in Kearney, Wahoo, Central City, Pawnee City, Falls City, Norfolk, York, Scottsbluff and Chadron. The comedian said he’s excited to perform at intimate venues that bring him closer to the communities that have supported him over the years.
“I’ve spent a lot of time traveling the United States, but there’s nothing like sharing some laughs with folks in small towns across Nebraska,” Larry the Gable Guy said. “These people have been my biggest supporters, and I can’t wait to put on a great show and give back to the places that shaped me.”
The tour will feature fresh material, and Larry is pledging proceeds from each show to benefit local charities in each town.
Tour dates:
- Thursday, Jan. 23 at Merryman Performing Arts Center in Kearney
- Friday, Jan. 24 at Wahoo High School in Wahoo
- Saturday, Jan. 25 at Central City Senior High School in Central City
- Friday, Feb. 14 at Pawnee City High School in Pawnee City
- Saturday, Feb. 15 at Prichard Auditorium in Falls City
- Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Johnny Carson Theater in Norfolk
- Friday, Feb. 28 at York High School in York
- Saturday, March 1 at Midwest Theater in Scottsbluff
- Sunday, March 2 at Chadron State College in Chadron
Tickets go on sale this Wednesday and can be purchased on his website here.
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