Clearwater Fire and Rescue plans annual barbecue

An annual barbecue in Clearwater will have special significance this year.

Clearwater Fire and Rescue Department will hots its annual meal, Sunday, Aug. 20, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the fire hall.

Dine in, carry out or drive thru service will be available. To place an order for pick up, call 402-485-2451 between 5 and 8 p.m., that day.

Fire Chief Steve Hankla said the department received a $150,000 Rural Ambulance Replacement Grant, designed to replace aging ambulance fleets across the state.

Grant funds will be applied to the purchase of a new Road Rescue ambulance, tentatively scheduled to arriv...