latest news: in Nebraska, United States
Showing 10 of 161 Articles:
-
Blair city council approval of water treatment plant chemicals
Excerpt: The Mayor and Council of the City of Blair, Nebraska, met in regular session in the City Council Chambers on April 23, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. … approved the following… Council awarded the bid for chemicals for the Water Treatment Plant to all low bidders as follows: 1) Air Product-Carbon Dioxide-$.0375/lb; 2) Mississippi Lime-Quick […]
United States, Nebraska United States -
University research project blossoms into dental care breakthrough
What began as a research project at Creighton University in 2010 to investigate a new material to repair cracks in dental products has blossomed into a promising technology that can repair teeth and bolster them against decay. The technology – called microencapsulation – and the years of research behind it serve as the basis of […]
United States, Nebraska -
Oral Health Care During Pregnancy: A National Consensus Statement
Excerpts: Practice Good Oral Hygiene Brush your teeth with fluoridated toothpaste twice a day… Rinse every night with an over-the-counter fluoridated, alcohol-free mouthrinse. After eating, chew xylitol-containing gum or use other xylitol-containing products, such as mints, which can help reduce bacteria that can cause tooth decay. If you vomit, rinse your mouth with a teaspoon […]
United States, Nebraska Toothpaste -
Council will consider contract with engineering firm
Excerpts The Fremont City Council on Wednesday will consider a professional services agreement with Civil Solutions of Omaha for engineering design of the Johnson Road widening project. The council will meet at 7 p.m. on the second floor of the Municipal Building. A 6:45 p.m. study session will precede the meeting… Other regular agenda items […]
United States, Nebraska -
City of Terrytown considers water options
Terrytown officials voted to put the process of adding fluoride to the city’s public water supply on hold. Under the advisement of City Engineer Jeff Wolfe, members of the Terrytown City Council agreed to wait for the results of an engineering report that would factor in the cost of fluoridation while still making necessary upgrades […]
United States, Nebraska -
Harvard Voters Say No to Fluoride
It’s an issue we saw a lot of cities vote on back in 2008. Fluoridating city water supplies. Well, 4 years later, the small town of Harvard, Nebraska is dealing with it now. And, they don’t want it. “I mean we’re so uncertain what’s in our water today anyway. I just think adding more additives […]
United States, Nebraska United States -
Harvard voters say no to fluoride
It’s an issue we saw a lot of cities vote on back in 2008. Fluoridating city water supplies. Well, 4 years later, the small town of Harvard, Nebraska is dealing with it now. And, they don’t want it. “I mean we’re so uncertain what’s in our water today anyway. I just think adding more additives and […]
United States, Nebraska -
Bassett Votes Against Fluoridation
During the May 15th primary election in Rock County, voters against flouridation in the City of Bassett water system. 108 residents voted to prohibit flouridation and just 83 wanted to continue it. Rock County had 49% voter turnout for the primary election. Print PDF
United States, Nebraska -
Fluoridation debate continues in central Nebraska
Does fluoride in your water really make a difference? Statistically, it’s been proven to harden your teeth but many are still against the idea of having it in the public water source. News 5’s Katie Gauthier tried to get to the bottom of the debate Wednesday. Some local cities do have fluoride added to their […]
United States, Nebraska -
Wahoo: Petition process necessary for revote
Another vote on fluoride in Wahoo’s drinking water still rests in the hands of petitioners. The Wahoo City Council took no action last Thursday on a request to forgo the petition process and have the government once again put the question of adding fluoride to the town’s voters. The state legislature has mandated that cities […]
United States, Nebraska
Print 
PDF