December 2021

From the Governor with Pete Ricketts

Choosing educational excellence over ideology Chancellor Ronnie Green believes the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) is racist. Under his leadership, UNL recently released a plan to address “institutional racism” as part of its “Journey for Anti-Racism and Racial Equity.” From racially motivated hiring practices to divisive trainings, the plan would inject Critical Race Theory (CRT) into every corner of campus.

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Hunter James Baker

Hunter James Baker was born in Nebraska City to Randi Baker on December 26, 2002. Hunter was Randi’s first-born child, a first grandchild, a first great-grandchild, and a first nephew, he has always been something special. Hunter graduated from Nebraska City High School in May, 2021 and had plans to marry his girlfriend, Payton, this summer and attend Missouri Welding Institute this fall.

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Andrew Dean Grotheer

NEBRASKA CITY - Andrew Dean Grotheer, age 53 of Nebraska City died November 26, 2021 at Bryan LGH East Medical Center in Lincoln. Andrew was born April 28, 1968 in Omaha, the son of Philip K. and Elsie Marie (Garman) Grotheer. Andrew grew up in Omaha and moved to Nebraska City in 1981 and he graduated from Nebraska City High School in 1986. He worked at Wordsmith Book Store for six years and worked at the Pendleton Outlet in Nebraska City for 26 years. Andrew was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with family and getting together with friends for role playing games. Survivors include his father, Kurt Grotheer of Nebraska City; brother Tim (Kim) Grotheer of Omaha; sister, Beth Williamson and aunt, Ruth Huston, both of Nebraska City; brother in spirit, James Zank; nieces, Dianne Heiman, Danielle (Taylor) Hoskinson; great nieces, Olivia Grandizio and Riley Hoskinson; great nephew, Rawlings Hoskinson; many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elsie and brother, Richard. Memorial services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday,

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