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OPPD’s Marshmallow Challenge
puts students’ engineering skills to the test
Omaha Public Power District is challenging teams of fifth-grade students to build the tallest free-standing tower they can, using only uncooked spaghetti, masking tape and string. And the tower must be topped off by a marshmallow.
The “Marshmallow Challenge” uses math, science and engineering principles. So, it’s only appropriate that OPPD’s Society of Engineers sponsors the contest to coincide with National Engineers Week, Feb. 20-26. The goal is to promote problem-solving, teamwork and innovation. The challenge is part of OPPD’s ongoing commitment to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education.
The contest is open to all fifth-grade classrooms in OPPD’s 13-county service territory. For official rules and to enter, visit Omaha Public Power District’s Marshmallow Challenge page. Entries are being accepted until 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 9.
OPPD’s Marshmallow Challenge is in its ninth year after a break last year due to the pandemic. This year, the contest will be held at the discretion of individual teachers, classrooms and school districts, and in accordance with appropriate and applicable health and safety protocols.
OPPD will announce three winners, with the three tallest structures, Friday, March 11. They will receive some OPPD swag. If desired, OPPD will provide a speaker to talk with the winning classrooms about engineering professions.
There will also be special recognition for the team that shows the most creative use of their materials, even if their structure is not among the tallest.
Educators interested in joining our Marshmallow Challenge email list should let us know at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Local Volunteers and Blood Donors Needed
To Schedule Your Upcoming Blood Drive Donation, click HERE or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767):
Thursday, March 3, 2022
City Building
101 W Eldora Ave
Weeping Water, NE
Noon - 6 pm
Monday, March 28, 2022
VFW Post 2543 Plattsmouth
510 1st Avenue
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
11:30 am - 5:30pm
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Plattsmouth High School
1916 E Hiway 34
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
8:00 am- 2:00 pm
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Please invite community members, colleagues, or friends who would have a vested interest in learning about tobacco and oral health.
February 24, 2022
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
ZOOM Meeting ID: 863 3882 8207
Passcode: 0B0BSe
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Thank you from Nehawka Fire
We had our soup supper Last Saturday Night. It did go over well and we would like to thank everyone that showed up.
We would like to thank everyone for all your support!! Thank you for coming out Saturday evening. During the fundraiser members received years of service awards.
15 Years of Service:
Shane Adams
Leann Adams
10 Years of Service:
Ryan Adams
Ann Fischer
5 Years of Service:
Dan Knabe
Michael McIntire
Bob Sorenson
Teara Adams
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