The Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired hosted a graduation ceremony for the Class of 2022 on Friday, May 6, at 11:30 a.m. From left, Seth Kadlec of East Butler Public Schools, Adam Kettelhut of Raymond Central Public Schools, and Josh Wichman of Nebraska City Public Schools prepare to take their places on the stage.
Men and women may have more free time after 50 than they had in previous decades. As children grow more independent and even leave the house, parents look to various activities, including travel, to fill their free time. Travel is often seen as a luxury, but heading off for parts unknown can produce some serious health benefits. A joint study from the Global Coalition on Aging and the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies found that women who vacation at least twice a year have a lower risk for heart attack than those who travel once every six years. The study also found that men who do not take annual vacations are at a significantly higher risk of death (20 percent) and heart disease (30 percent) than those who make who take time to get away each year. Vacations don't even need to be long to produce significant, positive results. A 2018 study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that a four-day long weekend vacation positively affected well-being, recovery, strain, and perceived stress for as long as 45 days.
Leadership Nebraska City (LNC) honored members of Classes 16 and 17 at a passing of the torch ceremony on May 12 at the Block House. The annual ceremony recognized the participants who have completed the LNC curriculum requirements and celebrated those who are continuing their involvement in the Nebraska City community.
Warmer temperatures and drier conditions are in the forecast and farmers will soon be in the fields in full-force. That means more equipment will be on the roadways in the coming days.
Nebraska’s April revenue receipts are out, and the results are record-smashing. The state’s gross receipts for last month were over $1 billion, at $1,185,536,454, and net receipts were at $939 million. At $375 million above projections, April 2022 marks the largest net revenue increase in state history.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on May 20 that Nebraska’s preliminary employment for April 2022 reached an all-time high of 1,040,325. This means nearly 22,000 more Nebraskans are working now than prior to the pandemic (February 2020). Additionally, Nebraska’s unemployment rate is at 1.9 percent. That’s tied for the lowest rate ever achieved by any state.
The Peru State athletic department has announced the hiring of Dwyane R. Da Moude as their new head bowling coach for the upcoming fall 2022 season. Da Moude is currently at Sun Valley Lanes and Games Operator from 2011-to present.
Developing communication skills to improve relationships will be the focus of a two-part virtual workshop hosted by Nebraska Extension’s Women in Agriculture program in June. The workshop, “Tools for Effective Communication: Allowing You to Enhance Your Relationship with Yourself and Others,” will hold its first session from 1 to 3 p.m.
Nebraska City Public Schools celebrated the end of the school year Monday, May 16, with an afternoon recognition event to honor employees with 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 years of service to the district.
One lucky player who bought a Lucky For Life ticket for the Sunday, May 22 drawing has won $25,000 a year for the rest of their life. The Nebraska Lottery has confirmed that one ticket sold for Sunday’s Lucky For Life draw matched all five winning white ball numbers for the second prize.