Weekly Reports

KEARNEY- Two Rivers Public Health Department (TRPHD) is conducting a medication takeback event at the Gosper County Senior Center in Elwood, Nebraska, on Monday, February 16th, 2026, from 10AM-12PM. TRPHD employees will accept unused medications to dispose of them safely. Participants are encouraged to bring medications in original packaging with all personal information removed. This event will reduce unused medications in homes, preventing accidental poisoning, intentional misuse, and potential diversion for illicit use. Naloxone and medication lock boxes will be available at this event.

KEARNEY –A free radon educational session will be held Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 10:00–11:00 a.m. at the CHI Good Samaritan Wellness Center, at 10 East 31st Street in Kearney.

KEARNEY – Two Rivers Public Health Department’s office will be closed on the following days and times:
• Internal staff planning meeting, on Friday, October 31st from 12:30pm to 4:30pm
• Veteran’s Day, on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 all-day
Two Rivers Public Health’s regular office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office can be contacted at 888-669-7154.

KEARNEY- Cottonmill Swimming Pond in Kearney has tested positive for E. Coli bacteria, according to samples taken Monday, September 15th. When E. coli bacteria levels test above 235 colonies/100 ml a Health Alert is not issued. However, conditions are at a higher risk to human health when swimming. Considering the more rapid changes in bacteria conditions, signs are not posted with these higher levels. Although, we want people to be aware of beach conditions and use their own judgment as to whether they use a listed water body. There is a risk of infectious disease when swimming in any recreational body of water.

Cottonmill Swimming Pond in Kearney has tested positive for E. Coli bacteria, according to samples taken Monday, August 11th . When E. coli bacteria levels test above 235 colonies/100 ml a Health Alert is not issued. However, conditions are at a higher risk to human health when swimming. Considering the more rapid changes in bacteria conditions, signs are not posted with these higher levels. Although, we want people to be aware of beach conditions and use their own judgment as to whether they use a listed water body. There is a risk of infectious disease when swimming in ANY recreational body of water.