The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications recently announced new student leaders for the fall 2022 semester. Hanna Christensen of Douglas, a senior studying journalism and psychology will be a student lead for Nebraska News Service.
Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging has released the senior lunch menu. The menu for the next week is as follows: Friday, Sept.
State Patrol investigates rural Wayne County shooting The Nebraska State Patrol continues investigating a shooting death that occurred Wednesday, Sept. 7, in rural Wayne County.
Genius. The schedule provides for windows from 3:30 - 7:30 on Wednesday and 8:00 - 11:45 and 12:45 - 6:00 on Thursday. Teleconferences or Video Calls are available for those who would not like to attend in person.
Kirt Manion, CherryRoad Media A seven-run second inning propelled the Nebraska City softball team to its ninth win of the 2022 campaign at home on Tuesday night in a 13-3 decision against Platteview. Emilee Marth drilled a home run and three other Pioneers had doubles to lead the offense.
Every August, I always enjoy traveling the state to visit directly with Nebraskans. Taking a moment to speak with constituents, listen to their concerns, and talk about how we can best serve them is an important part of my job. This year, I had the opportunity to travel through the western portion of our state and visit with folks in ten different communities.
Julie Davis, CherryRoad Media The historic Taylor-Shewell-Gilligan House will soon undergo some renovations, thanks in part to a grant from the Nebraska City Economic Development Growth Fund. The Nebraska City City Council approved a recommendation to grant $17,400 to the 806 Historical Preservation Foundation to cover approximately half the cost of repairs to the building’s porch and front entrance.
On Monday, Sept. 5, Bobcat defensive lineman Devin Adams was named the Heart Football Defensive Player of the Week after his masterful performance over the weekend. Peru State defeated No. 18 Central Methodist 24-0 in its home opener.
The Peru State men’s and women’s cross country team competed in the Bearcat Open hosted by Northwest Missouri State in Maryville, Mo., on Friday, September 2. Both the men’s and women’s teams finished in fourth in their respective races.
Kirt Manion, CherryRoad Media Nebraska City’s Mason Houghton continued his string of championship runs with an individual gold medal at the Clarinda Cross Country meet on Tuesday. Houghton ran the course in a time of 16:56.