Yutan nips Knight girls’ by razor-thin margin
When the game comes down to a solitary point, it’s easy to find that point in a lot of places. In the Thursday, Feb.
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Knights close regular season schedule against Irish
Knights close regular season schedule against irish Two players finished in double figures for Lourdes in a set back against the Sacred Heart Irish in the final regular season game of the 2021-22 season on Friday, Feb. 18.
Raymond ”Tom” B. Royal
Raymond “Tom” B. Royal, 95 of Syracuse, passed away on February 20, 2022, at the Syracuse Good Samaritan Center. He was born on March 2, 1926, to Herman & Elizabeth (Kempkes) Royal near Palmyra. On August 14, 1947, he married Marion Whitehead at St. Paulinus Catholic Church. Tom was a lifelong farmer in Otoe county, which brought him immense joy.
Tabitha Offers a Variety of Support Groups in March
Tabitha, Nebraska’s industry-leading Senior Care provider, offers a variety of support groups throughout Cass, Otoe and Sarpy counties. Helpful for many people processing their grief, grief groups give participants the opportunity to connect with others who are experiencing kindred feelings of loss.
Ground broken for four new NC homes in May
Ground was broken Friday, May 14, 2021, for a new four-unit housing development in Nebraska City. The project, which will be constructed on 13th Corso near Irwin Street, went out for bids in mid-May 2021.
Banks merge to form Riverstone Bank
In January 2021, Eagle State Bank and Tri-Valley Bank changed their name to Riverstone Bank. The name change occurred to clearly differentiate the bank from another area bank with a similar name.
Nebraska City Utilities replaces 12 miles of rural lines to improve reliabilty
During 2021, Nebraska City Utilities workmen replaced 12 miles of rural lines in the western part of Otoe County in order to improve reliability of electrical delivery for customers. The new lines use upgraded technology that stands up to ice and winds better than the previous lines, said NCU General Manager Jeff Kohrs.
MJPL StoryWalk Ribbon Cutting
The staff of the Morton-James Public Library and Nebraska City Tourism and Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for the new StoryWalk in Steinhart Park on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021. The first featured story was “I Need a Hug/Necesito un Abrazo” by Aaron Blabey, which was presented on 20 panels for children and their families to read aloud while walking along the path from the bridge to the Old Stone Cabin. MJPL Board member Sue Little brought the idea to the library board, and Assistant Director Luann Beard, holding the scissors, was instrumental in getting the panels ready to be installed. Library Director Donna Kruse also thanked Nebraska City Parks and Recreation Commissioner Patrick Wehling and the city’s Parks and Recreation staff for their invaluable assistance in installing the StoryWalk. Kruse said current plans call for the story panels to change quarterly. Photo by Julie Davis
New Water System in Syracuse to last for at least 100 years
In April of 2021, Syracuse City Council approved a contract with Van Kirk Bros to work hand in hand with Public Works for a Water Supply Improvement Project. The contract allowed the construction of s new well and transmission main for the City’s water supply along Highway 50.
NCU, NCTC host downtown ribbon cutting for new vehicle charging station
Nebraska City Utilities and Nebraska City Tourism and Commerce Inc. hosted an afternoon ribbon cutting on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, for the city’s new electric vehicle charging station in the Sunken Parking Lot in the 700 block of Central Avenue.