Student posters highlight radon risks

Lincoln – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Radon Program recently announced the winners of its annual Nebraska Radon Poster Contest for students ages 9–14.

JoAnn Neel, a student at McCook Junior High School, was awarded first place with her poster, “Get Your Home Tested.” Second place was awarded to Sophie Stewart of Russell Middle School in Omaha, and in third place was Karissa Dicke of Pope John Central Catholic School in Elgin.

The three students received a gift card prize, and their posters were entered into the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Ra...