News Release: 10/7/2026
AI Is Changing Small Business—Covenant Coders Helps Nebraska Companies Take the Next Step Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday business, giving local companies new ways to manage information, support customers, and simplify time-consuming tasks. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Empowering Small Business report, 66% of U.S. small businesses now use AI, up from 58% in 2025 and 23% in 2023. The report also found that 84% plan to increase their use of technology over the next
News Release: 10/6/2026
Understanding EMDR: A Trauma-Focused Approach to Counseling Mertens Counseling in Kearney is highlighting Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a trauma-focused therapy that can help individuals process distressing or traumatic experiences. Sometimes, people understand what happened to them but continue to experience strong emotional or physical reactions when something reminds them of the past. Trauma can affect how a person responds to situations, relationships, anxiety, stress, or
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