Sarpy and Cass County residents born in 1956 or before are now eligible to schedule an appointment to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Please visit https://www.sarpycasshealthdepartment.org/myturn to view clinic opportunities.
At this time the amount vaccine in our community is extremely limited and the demand for vaccine is high. Please be patient as appointments fill up quickly.
You are responsible for scheduling your own appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination appointment. If you need assistance, please consider asking a friend or family member to assist you in scheduling an appointment.
If you have any questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine or if you are having difficulties scheduling an appointment, please call the Sarpy/Cass Department at 402-339-4334 and press option 1. Please note that phones are answered Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Sarpy and Cass County COVID-19 Vaccinations
- Please register for vaccine notifications on the Nebraska DHHS's vaccination portal: ne.gov
- If you have already completed the Sarpy/Cass Health Department's pre-registration form, you do not need to register through DHHS.
- Nebraska DHHS COVID-19 Information Line is open 8am-8pm 7 days a week: 833-998-2275
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FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT
Good News: The Rescue Boat is ordered!
Donations are still needed for rescue gear, and to fund specialized training. Donations are being accepted by the Midlands Community Foundation:
Donate Online:
Springfield Volunteer Fire and Rescue Fund
Mail your donation to:
Midlands Community Foundation
217 North Jefferson Street
Papillion, NE 68046
Please designate which fund the donation goes to.
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IT HAPPENED IN SPRINGFIELD HISTORY
Pictured left to right: Tom Jr., Rick, Mike, Shirley, and Tom
On a snowy day, March 15, 1964, B & B Garage opened for their first day of business. Roy Kiger sold Kiger & Sons Garage to brothers, Gary & Tom Buskirk. Dales Hanes worked for Kiger for 15 years as a mechanic and continued to work for B & B Garage. Eventually Tom bought out Gary’s portion of the business. With sons Tom Jr, Rick, and Mike, Tom provided a full-service garage selling Mobil products and service. They also continued the tank wagon gasoline service to local farmers and added a wrecker service. In 1989 a decision was made to stop selling gasoline at the garage and to nearby farmers by way of the tank wagon. Regulations were becoming too stringent. B&B Garage was always a family business with Tom’s wife, Shirley, keeping the books and daughter Linda helping when needed. Today Tom and Shirley’s son, Rick runs the business. B &B Garage is the longest privately owned business in Springfield.
SARPY COUNTY HELP LINE
The Sarpy County Sheriff's Office along with Sarpy County Human Services has established a help line for the citizens of Sarpy County during the COVID-19 pandemic event. Starting today, people who are sick, elderly, or caretakers of this demographic in Sarpy County may call the Sarpy County Sheriff Helpline at 402-593-1593 for needs such as picking up prescriptions, groceries, or other necessities. A uniformed Sarpy County Sheriff's Deputy will pick up and deliver these items in a marked police cruiser. This helpline may also be utilized by the general public to make non-emergency police reports via telephone that do not require a police officer present in their home.
The following providers are participating in this program:
Walmart in Papillion
Target in Papillion (Groceries Only)
Bakers at 36th St & Twin Creek Dr
Bakers at 801 Galvin Rd (Pharmacy Only)
Springfield Drug (Pharmacy Only)
Please check the Sheriff's Office website and Facebook Page for any new updates to this program.
SARPY COUNTY SHERIFF WEBSITE
https://apps.sarpy.com/sheriff/COVID19.html
We are open for IN-PERSON worship! We will continue to stream LIVE on Facebook. We are asking for pre-registration for attendance. Please contact the office 402-253-2270 to get your reservation!
Sunday Services at 9:30am
Tune into our Facebook page for live streaming Sunday Services at 9:30am.
https://www.facebook.com/firstunitedmethodistchurchofspringfield
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M.U.D. & OPPD customers can apply for
new state rental and utility assistance program
Renters and landlords who are struggling financially because of COVID-19 can now apply for assistance with rent and utilities under the state’s new Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The program, which recently launched, is funded through the U.S. Treasury as part of a federal coronavirus relief package.
Omaha Public Power District and Metropolitan Utilities District want to encourage customers who qualify for the program to apply. Customers within Douglas County, the City of Omaha, Lancaster County and the City of Lincoln do not qualify for the state’s program because those areas are receiving federal funds directly. They will operate rental and utility assistance programs separately from the State.
To learn more about the state’s program, customers should visit coronavirus.nebraska.gov. They can also call 1-833-500-8810 to reach the state’s contact center for more information, including eligibility guidelines, documentation requirements, and additional utility assistance programs.
To apply, visit: https://mcrcares.servicenowservices.com/nebraska_rental_assistance
Customers may reach utilities directly to find out what other financial help may be available:
- For information on M.U.D.’s assistance program, customers may visit mudomaha.com/covid19relief or call 402-554-6666 in the Omaha area, or toll-free outside of the area at 1-800-732-5864.
- OPPD customers may visit oppd.com/EAP for more information. Those within the Omaha area can also call 402-536-4131 or 1-800-536-4131 toll-free, outside of the Omaha calling area.
HAPPENING NEARBY
Demolition of the old railroad bridge on Highway 1 in Murray started March 1st. One lane traffic is being electronically controlled, so please be patient at the lights when waiting, then driving through. Work is expected to continue through the summer months, so plan your travel accordingly. Be careful, watch for workers and machinery and make safety the priority.
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