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'Penny war' at manor raises funds for Deshler nursing home in need

After spring floods devastated a nursing home in Deshler, employees at the Kimball County Manor turned to a 'penny war' as a fun way to help out.

May floods caused the evacuation of residents from the nursing home in the small town southeast of Grand Island, with a population of about 800. Although they have returned, there is much work to do.

Patty Watson, human resources official at the manor, said the floods caused about $250,000 worth of damage to the nursing home. Bev Schnell, manor administrator, said flood insurance is not available in the state, so the nursing home must pay the ent...

 
 
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