ALDA, Neb. (KSNB) - Husker Harvest Days is known for their exhibits of the latest in Agriculture equipment and demonstrations, but the event also gives rural residents an opportunity to get free health check ups.

The Health and Wellness Tent on 5th Street is where several organizations have come together to give blood pressure checks, health information, cancer screenings and information on preventing cancers.

One of those organizations is the Nebraska Cancer Coalition and executive director Laura Schabloske said the event is a good opportunity to help people, who have busy lives in rural areas.

“We recognize that individuals in rural Nebraska and really rural anywhere that are here at Husker Harvest Days, especially farm and ranch families,” Schabloske said. “Those in the agricultural

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