Associated Press Nebraska Daybook for Thursday, Jan. 16.

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Thursday, Jan. 16 8:00 AM Nebraska Gov. Ricketts continues State of the State fly around - Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts continues his State of the State fly around with town halls at Sehnert's Bakery, 312 Norris Ave, McCook (8:00 AM CST), Chamber of Commerce Office, 424 S Eighth Ave, Broken Bow (12:00 PM CST); and City Office, 201 S 17th St, Ord (2:30 PM CST)

Weblinks: http://www.nebraska.gov, https://twitter.com/nebraskagov

Contacts: Taylor Gage, Nebraska Governor media, taylor.gage@nebraska.gov, 1 402 471 1970; Justin Pinkerman, Nebraska Governor media, 1 402 471 1967;

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Thursday, Jan. 16 10:00 AM Lincoln Mayor Gaylor-Baird holds news conference - Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor-Baird holds news conference to discuss the Lincoln-Lancaster County Comprehensive Plan process and how the public can be involved

Location: 555 S 10th St, Lincoln, NE

Weblinks: http://lincoln.ne.gov/

Contacts: Diane Gonzolas, Office of the Lincoln Mayor, dgonzolas@lincoln.ne.gov, 1 402 441 7831, 1 402 525 1520

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Thursday, Jan. 16 6:00 PM Nebraskans Embracing Life annual Celebration of Life Dinner and Auction

Location: Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine St, Omaha, NE

Weblinks: http://www.nebraskansembracinglife.org

Contacts: Toni Buckler, Office Manager, engage@nebraskansembracinglife.org, 1 402 399 0299

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Friday, Jan. 17 7:30 AM Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor-Baird delivers remarks at the Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Breakfast

Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Lincoln, 1040 P St, Lincoln, NE

Weblinks: http://lincoln.ne.gov/

Contacts: Diane Gonzolas, Office of the Lincoln Mayor, dgonzolas@lincoln.ne.gov, 1 402 441 7831, 1 402 525 1520

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Friday, Jan. 17 8:00 AM Nebraska Gov. Ricketts continues State of the State fly around - Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts continues his State of the State fly around with town halls at The Lark, 809 W 2nd St, Hastings (10:00 AM CST), 402 Sports Bar and Grill, 2317 N 6th St, Beatrice (12:00 PM CST), and Midland University, 900 N Clarkson St, Fremont (2:30 PM CST)

Weblinks: http://www.nebraska.gov, https://twitter.com/nebraskagov

Contacts: Taylor Gage, Nebraska Governor media, taylor.gage@nebraska.gov, 1 402 471 1970; Justin Pinkerman, Nebraska Governor media, 1 402 471 1967;

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Friday, Jan. 17 10:00 AM Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts hosts State of the State town hall

Location: The Lark, 809 W 2nd St, Hastings, NE

Weblinks: http://www.nebraska.gov, https://twitter.com/nebraskagov

Contacts: Governor Pete Ricketts' Office, govnebraska@service.govdelivery.com

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Friday, Jan. 17 12:00 PM Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts hosts State of the State town hall

Location: 402 Sports Bar and Grill, 2317 N 6th St, Beatrice, NE

Weblinks: http://www.nebraska.gov, https://twitter.com/nebraskagov

Contacts: Governor Pete Ricketts' Office, govnebraska@service.govdelivery.com

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Friday, Jan. 17 2:30 PM Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts hosts State of the State town hall

Location: Midland University, 900 N Clarkson St, Fremont, NE

Weblinks: http://www.nebraska.gov, https://twitter.com/nebraskagov

Contacts: Governor Pete Ricketts' Office, govnebraska@service.govdelivery.com

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Saturday, Jan. 18 10:00 AM Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts and Lieutenant Governor Mike Foley take part in the Walk for Life

Location: Nebraska State Capitol, 1445 K St, Lincoln, NE

Weblinks: http://www.nebraska.gov, https://twitter.com/nebraskagov

Contacts: Nebraska Office of the Governor, 1 402 471 2244

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Saturday, Jan. 18 4:00 PM Nebraska Lt. Gov. Foley speaks at society kickoff anniversary celebration - Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Mike Foley delivers remarks at the 150th Anniversary Celebration of Grand Island Liederkranz Society kickoff

Location: Liederkranz, 403 W 1st St, Grand Island, NE

Weblinks: http://www.nebraska.gov, https://twitter.com/nebraskagov

Contacts: Nebraska Office of the Governor, 1 402 471 2244