Beard retires from library and opens next chapter
“I didn’t know I’d fall in love with Libraryland.” That was the assessment of Louan Beard, assistant director of the Morton-James Public Library, on her retirement, which began Dec. 15.
December 2021
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Earl T.“Scrump” Randolph
RIVERTON - Earl T. “Scrump” Randolph, age 95 of Riverton, IA passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Nebraska City. He was born Earl Tolbert Randolph on March 1, 1926 in Fremont County, Iowa; the son
Leonard D. Bassinger
NEBRASKA CITY - Leonard D. Bassinger, age 94 of Nebr. City passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at the Norfolk Veterans Home in Norfolk, NE. Leonard was born on June 25, 1927 southeast of Nebraska City; near the former town of Minersville; the son of Dwight and Julia Marie (Kleineweber) Bassinger. He entered the United States Army on January 19, 1951. He proudly served his country during the Korean War and was honorably discharged on October 18, 1952 receiving the Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Star, the United Nations Service Medal and the Army Occupation Medal.
Velma J. Miller
LINCOLN - Velma J. Miller, age 93 of Lincoln, NE; formerly Nebr.
Tornado path through 5 states may be one for history
December tornadoes are uncommon but not unheard of. The explosion of twisters across fi�ve Midwest and Southern states over the weekend? That might be unprecedented.
Wrestlers travel to showcase tournament
Nebraska City’s girls’ and boys’ wrestling teams were in action over the weekend at a two-day showcase tournament at the Mid America Center in Council Bluff�s on Friday and Saturday. The Pioneers took 26th in a fi�eld of 41 schools which represented multiple states from Iowa and Nebraska and Kansas to South Dakota and Minnesota.
Brown block stops Eagles’ last chance
Nebraska City’s Chase Brown blocked Arlington’s fi�nal shot, a threepoint attempt at the fourth quarte buzzer, and the home team secured a 36-32 win in a defensive oriented contest on Friday at the Pioneer gym.
Sports Complex planners begin fund-raising for next phase
After 25 years of looking and hoping for the right property to become available, the creators of the Nebraska City Sports Complex have arranged the purchase of suitable land and are beginning fund-raising work to keep the project moving forward.
The case against court packing
Earlier this month, eight months after President Biden created a group to study “Supreme Court reform,” the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court of the United States fi�nally released its report. The far left has been waiting eagerly for this moment for months.
Christmas reflections
Merry Christmas, District 1! The holidays are a wonderful time to celebrate with family and friends, exchange gifts, and eat Christmas treats. For those in the military, fi�rst responders, or essential workers who are unable to be with family and friends during this season, thank you for your service. Almost every community in District 1 hosts holiday events throughout the month of December from Christmas pageants to soup suppers, and I’d encourage you to join me in exploring the wide range of off�erings throughout our region.