As Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine continues with no end in sight, it is as important as ever for the U.S. to strengthen our ties with allies in the region. Standing in solidarity with states at risk of Russian aggression requires us to send a clear message we are working on behalf of the friends of freedom and economic prosperity.
Southeast Community College President Dr. Paul Illich is the recipient of the 2022 Western Regional Chief Executive Officer Leadership Award from the Association of Community College Trustees.
The dawn of a new school year is a time marked by change and fresh opportunities. For many children, school marks the first time they are away from their parents for an extended period of time. It also may be the first time they ride in a vehicle other than their parents' cars.
The 2022 season of the Nebraska City Farmers Market will continue on Thursday, Aug. 4.
Martin Goracke recently celebrated his 104th birthday with an outdoor party at Morton Place in Nebraska City. Goracke was born on July 15, 1918, on the family farm in St.
Sweet potatoes, which are sometimes referred to as "yams," are widely associated with Thanksgiving. But these starchy tubers are so nutritious that people may want to consume them more often. Sweet potatoes are loaded with fiber and an assortment of vitamins, including vitamin A and vitamin C, as the online medical resource Healthline.com notes that a one-cup serving of baked sweet potatoes with the skin still on can provide as much as 65 percent of the recommended daily value of vitamin C. And the benefits of sweet potatoes don't stop there. A 2015 study published in the medical journal Food & Nutrition Research found that anthocyanin, an antioxidant found in sweet potatoes, can protect eye cells from damage. That can promote healthier eyes and potentially help people maintain stronger vision as they age. In addition, an animal study found that the anthocyanin found in purple sweet potatoes can protect brain function by reducing inflammation and preventing free radical damage. While further study is necessary to determine if similar effects can be enjoyed by humans who consume sweet potatoes, the potential to improve brain function is yet another reason to include nutrient-packed sweet potatoes in your diet.
High temperatures and dry conditions have resulted in many lawns turning brown in the last few weeks, but all plants suffer during hot, dry conditions not just lawns. So far, we’ve had 24 days of 90+ degree heat this summer from June 1st to July 24th. Lancaster County had a rain deficit of 0.75 inches in June and we’re also 0.84 inches short for July, based on normal monthly rainfall averages from the High Plains Regional Climate Center CLIMOD. With all the heat and dry conditions, landscape plants would benefit from watering to keep them healthy.
The state of Nebraska received $1.04 billion in Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSFRF) from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). CSFRF provides economic relief funds to state, local, and tribal governments that were negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
The new co-owner of Anytime Fitness, Jared Mullins, prepares to cut the ribbon as part of a day-long open house at Anytime Fitness Center, 1556 S. 11th St., on Tuesday, July 26. Mullins and Eric Hare have assumed ownership of the center. The open house featured facility tours and membership specials. Staff members are in the center from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday or 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Members can access the machines at any time with the use of a fob. Call (402) 713-5124 for more information. Photo by Julie Davis
Chris Sayre will present “Nebraska’s Musical Smorgasbord: Music from Various Ethnic Groups in Nebraska” on Thursday, Aug. 4, at 7 p.m. at Morton-James Public Library Kimmel Gallery 923 1st Corso. MJPL phone 402-873-5609. This presentation is made possible by Humanities Nebraska, the Nebraska Cultural Endowment and Morton-James Public Library’s Harry and Grace Moller Endowment.