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Today, Jan. 15, is the Last Day for Nevadans to enroll for 2021 health insurance
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/15/2021 - 10:05amNevada Health Link, the online health insurance marketplace operated by the state agency, the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange (Exchange), reminds Nevadans that Open Enrollment for a comprehensive, Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliant health plan for 2021 ends at 11:59 p.m. today, Jan. 15, 2021.
Consumers who enroll by the deadline will have coverage effective February 1, 2021.
Nevada Health Link open enrollment ends Friday, COVID covered in all health plans
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 11:59amWith only four days remaining in Open Enrollment for 2021 health coverage, Nevada Health Link, the online health insurance marketplace operated by the state agency, the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange (Exchange), reminds Nevadans that all plans include access to COVID-19 related diagnosis and treatment, including COVID-19 vaccines when they become available.
Senator Square: Carson High School teacher publishes her latest short story
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/03/2021 - 2:18amAs CHS teachers and students return to school, from, hopefully, a relaxing winter break, would it not be great to know one of their teachers recently published a short story? CHS Language Arts Department teacher Brigette Pugh is excited to share her latest published piece of writing.
From more family court judges to a tracking program for evidence kits, new laws take effect in Nevada on Jan. 1
Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/02/2021 - 2:10pmWith the new year, a new set of laws is once again taking effect.
Of the hundreds of bills the Legislature passed in 2019, nine finally became effective either in whole or in part on Friday with the start of the new year and as the next legislative session is set to begin in February.
Carson City’s FISH is housing, training underemployed individuals in technical careers the community desperately needs
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 3:15pmCarson City is facing the same problems other growing communities throughout the nation are: a lack of affordable housing which in turn is causing a gap in the workforce for important careers that require technical training.
Stroudwater Associates Partners with Greater Commercial Lending to Help Rural Healthcare Businesses Fund High Impact Projects
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 11:03amStroudwater Associates, the nation’s leading source of strategic, operational, and financial strategy for rural, community and county-district owned hospitals, announced today a joint venture with Greater Commercial Lending (GCL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Greater Nevada Credit Union, recognized as one of the nation’s leading USDA lenders, to help rural healthcare businesses access USDA guaranteed loans. The new partnership will be known as StroudwaterGCL Rural Healthcare Capital.
Nevada Treasurer’s Office unveils digital platform providing families access to enhanced higher education planning
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 11:04amThe Nevada State Treasurer’s Office last week announced the launch of NVigate, a new program and online platform providing students and parents access to essential information, programs and services to make informed decisions about planning, saving and budgeting for higher education.
Carson City Toyota presents Richards Crossing with donation to support residents
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 3:29pmCarson City Toyota has presented Richards Crossing, a Nevada Rural Housing Authority affordable housing property, a $1,000 donation to help provide residents household items. Since 1985, Carson City Toyota owners Dick and Mary Campagni have been committed to giving back to the community – for every car sold, a percentage always goes right back into the Northern Nevada community.
Enrollment for 2021 Nevada health insurance plans now open through Jan. 15, 2021
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 1:07pmCARSON CITY — On Sunday, Nov. 1, the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, the state agency that connects Nevadans to budget-appropriate Qualified Health Plans through the online marketplace known as Nevada Health Link, kicked off its eighth Open Enrollment Period and its second year operating as a State Based Exchange.
Lyon and Storey County food pantries welcome donations for Thanksgiving side dishes
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 9:40amHealthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ food pantries in Dayton, Yerington and Silver Springs are asking for donations of typical Thanksgiving side dish ingredients.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile to provide affordable kids dental care at Carson City schools
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/25/2020 - 6:30amThe Ronald McDonald Care Mobile in partnership with Nevada Health Centers and Ronald McDonald House Charities, will offer oral healthcare to child (up to age 21) and also to pregnant women at three locations in Carson City this week.
Things to Think About Before You Vote (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/19/2020 - 7:32pmIt seems that every four years we’re told that, “This is the most important election in history!” In 2020, that axiom seems more true than ever. As the president of the Nevada Republican Assembly, there are some important issues of which I’d like to make everyone aware.
Senator Square: Blue Crew to the rescue; t-shirt sales to support CHS teacher with cancer
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/18/2020 - 6:54amFrom the Famous first line of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, modified to appeal to the generosity of the Carson City community, "It is a truth universally acknowledged that a (generous city) in possession of a good fortune must be in want of (helping to support a CHS teacher)."
The teachers of CHS are asking if this is still true? Of course it is. Men, women, and children of Carson City are encouraged to purchase a T-shirt to support both breast cancer awareness and CHS teacher Kelly Gustafson, who is undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
House candidate Patricia Ackerman to speak at Monday's Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 8:26pmThe featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon will be Patricia Ackerman, Democratic candidate for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District (CD-2). An Emerge Nevada graduate, Patricia ran an aggressive Assembly campaign against District 39 Republican Jim Wheeler in 2018.
Six Carson City projects receive $492K in community development block grants
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/05/2020 - 9:38amSix Carson City and one Lyon County project are among 16 statewide recipients of Community Development Block Grant funding through a federal program administered by the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development, officials announced Monday.
Public Lands Day celebrated Saturday with fee-free day at Nevada State Parks
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 11:46amNevada residents and visitors are invited to celebrate Nevada Public Lands Day this Saturday, Sept. 26 with a “fee-free” day at Nevada’s State Parks. Park fees, including entrance, camping (Saturday night) and boating, where applicable, will be waived at state parks throughout Nevada.
Carson City’s CVS Pharmacy among 24 statewide stores to offer drive-thru COVID-19 testing
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/18/2020 - 8:06amCVS Health today announced plans to add more than 2,000 new COVID-19 drive-thru test sites at select CVS Pharmacy locations across the country to support the company’s ongoing efforts to increase access to testing and help slow the spread of the virus.
House candidate Patricia Ackerman to speak at Monday's Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/13/2020 - 8:23amThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Patricia Ackerman, Democratic candidate for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District (CD-2). An Emerge Nevada graduate, Patricia ran an aggressive Assembly campaign against District 39 Republican Jim Wheeler in 2018.
Healthy Communities’ speakers Thursday focus on K-12 students and also housing eviction
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 6:27amHealthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties meets on the second Thursday of each month. The Coalition’s next public meeting is Thursday, August 13 via Zoom at 9 a.m.
Nevada Rural Housing Authority and Wells Fargo Foundation deliver renovations and hope to Carson City resident
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 11:05amNevada Rural Housing Authority has completed renovations at one of its subsidized, single-family rental properties in Carson City.
Silver State Health Insurance Exchange Announces Extended Open Enrollment Period for Plan Year 2021
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/25/2020 - 9:01amThe Silver State Health Insurance Exchange (Exchange), the state agency that connects Nevadans to Qualified Health Plans through the online State Based Exchange (SBE), known as Nevada Health Link, announces the Open Enrollment Period (OEP) for Plan Year 2021 will run from November 1 through January 15, 2021 – extending the traditional OEP by an additional 30 days and giving consumers a total of 75 days to enroll in a comprehensive health care plan.
Carson City-based pet food crisis national organization receives Duffield foundation grant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 7:30pmFeeding Pets of the Homeless, a national animal welfare nonprofit based in Carson City, Nev., received a $3,000 grant from the Dave and Cheryl Duffield Foundation to provide financial assistance towards helping those in Northern Nevada.
Ackerman led NV-02 fundraising in Quarter 2
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/20/2020 - 10:42amOn Saturday, the Associated Press first reported that Patricia Ackerman led the NV-02 field in fundraising for 2020’s second quarter.
“We still have a long climb ahead of us, but the wind is at our backs.” Ackerman stated. “Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this race.”
WNC partners with Carson City's Cap City Baseball for use of John L. Harvey Field
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 10:39amSpacious and picturesque John L. Harvey Field in Carson City, nestled at the base of the Eastern Sierra, has provided a lot more than baseball entertainment to the community since being constructed in 2006.
Ackerman on Trump’s Nomination for BLM Director: “Unacceptable”
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/14/2020 - 12:17pmPatricia Ackerman, Democratic candidate for Nevada Congressional District 2, last Friday stated her vehement opposition to news that President Donald Trump plans to nominate William Perry Pendley to be the Bureau of Land Management Director.
WNC offers local students the comforts of being 'close to home' in uncertain times
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 1:01pmMany high school seniors and current college students will have difficult decisions to make before entering or resuming their college education this fall.
BAC's flatbed concert, fundraisers, music, art and more highlight weekend around Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/09/2020 - 6:27pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a number of activities, gatherings, virtual or not, happening around the Carson City region. Safety guidelines for the state of Nevada have been enforced, so please make sure to bring a mask and practice social distancing.
Empire Ranch to open par-3 golf course in Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 07/04/2020 - 11:15amCarson City’s Empire Ranch Golf Course is set to open a new par-3 playing course in the near future.
Located at 1875 Fair Way, Empire Ranch is putting together a par-3 golf course to go along with its 18-hole championship layout surrounded by more than 250 acres of land that overlooks the Carson River. The par-3 course will be something new for all levels of golfers.
Senator Harry Reid endorses Patricia Ackerman for NV-02
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 11:14pmOn Tuesday, Senator Harry Reid threw the weight of an early endorsement to Patricia Ackerman, candidate for Nevada’s second congressional district.
Second of weekly Dayton Farmers Market of season happens Thursday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/17/2020 - 10:08pmThe Dayton Farmers Market opened for the 2020 season on June 11. The market will take place every Thursday this summer from 3 to 6 p.m. at 60 Second Avenue and Highway 50, across from Pizza Factory. Market-goers will find seasonal, fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, honey, and more from our region’s farmers.