December 2021

Eleven farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness professionals from across Nebraska have been selected for Nebraska Farm Bureau’s 2022 Leadership Academy. They will begin a year-long program starting Jan. 20-21 in Kearney.

Donna D. Weatherby age 83 of Plattsmouth, NE passed away on December 23, 2021.

‘Click It or Ticket’ Campaign results The Otoe County Sheriff ’s Office has concluded the annual national “Click It or Ticket” campaign to encourage motorists to wear seat belts. Results of the campaign were: 349 calls for service,, 72 traffic warning, and 19 traffic citations.

Here is the January 2022 senior menu. Please keep in mind that menus are subject to change.

Lourdes Central Catholic seniors experienced a SENCA-led poverty simulation in early December. SENCA Development Director Susan Keholm, CCAP, started the event off with an explanation of the simulation to the students. Photo by Julie Davis

The Triple B’s challenge to raise money for The Angel Tree Project has announced that Dinty Moore’s Bar is the winner. The Triple B’s would like to thank Carrie and Kyle Lee and crew and their great customers for the winning donation. The Triple B’s would also like to thank West Central Bar and Grill, The Wagon Wheel, Little Ted’s Pub & Grill, Spring Garden Cafe, The Downtowner Casual Cafe, and Bing’s Sports Bar for their donations of cash and toys. Pictured left to right are Andrea Page, Pam Esser, Beth Ervin, and Carrie Lee. Photo Submitted