In traveling around southeast Nebraska I am seeing a number of trees in the area showing signs of iron chlorosis. This is the condition when the leaves of trees are more yellow than normal. In the environmental conditions southeast Nebraska has experienced in recent years, trees have been under a great deal of stress.
A backyard pool can be a wonderful summer oasis. Swimming immediately cools people off on hot and humid days, and even provides thorough exercise that works many different muscles in the body. And summer revelers know that swimming and splashing in the pool is an entertaining activity for people of all ages.
The Lourdes girls’ and boys’ track and field teams competed at the district meet on Thursday, May 11, at Malcolm High School. Beau Lee earned first place and state qualifying status for both the long jump, 22’5.25”, and the triple jump, 43’4.5” to lead the Knight boys’ team.
Ricky A. Eloge, age 71 of Nebraska City died at his home on May 11, 2022 following a battle with cancer. Ricky Allen Eloge was born on April 4, 1951 in Nebraska City, NE to Lester and Ruth (Bird) Eloge. Lester died when Rick was five. Rick was raised in Nebraska City by his mother and step-father Lowell Eslava.
Lois Clara Esser, age 64 of Dunbar died May 15, 2022 at her home. Lois was born August 30, 1957 in Hamburg, IA, the daughter of Lauren and Alice (Norstadt) Comstock. She graduated from Farragut High School in 1977 and worked at Pendletons and Cargill for many years prior to her retirement. Lois was very artistic and loved crafts and playing the piano. She had a strong love for birds and animals in general. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Sandy Esser; sister, Ingrid; brothers, Howard, Arthur, and David. Lois is survived by her sister, Cathy (Roger) Fichter of Malvern, IA; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Joseph F. “Frank” Bataillon, age 95 of Omaha, NE (formerly Nebr.
David “Dave” Frederick Loper III age 70 of Omaha, NE formerly of Plattsmouth, NE passed away May 15, 2022. Dave was born on June 6, 1951.
Dannie D. Bennett, age 70 of Nebraska City, NE passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at St.
More than 200 high school juniors and seniors, sharing an interest in agriculture, will gather in Lincoln in July to develop leadership skills, explore career opportunities and learn more about the state’s number one industry. In its 51st year, the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI) is the longest-running program of its kind in the nation. Sponsored in part by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA), NAYI will be held July 11-15, in Lincoln, on the University of Nebraska’s East Campus.
Governor Pete Ricketts has proclaimed May as “Foster Care Month” during a May 12 morning ceremony at the State Capitol. He was joined by leaders from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Children and Family Services (CFS) and partner nonprofits supporting foster care in Nebraska.