FFA Land Judging
The NCHS FFA Land Judging team placed second out of 64 teams in a recent qualifying event and will compete at the state level on Oct. 19. Team members are Mason Houghton, Lextyn Harker, Riley Penney, and Kaiden Maybee.
October 2022
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Pioneer Pete
Pioneer Pete, the Nebraska City High School mascot, led the 2022 Homecoming Parade down Central Avenue on Friday afternoon, Oct. 7.
Peru State College to celebrate third annual Giving Day
To celebrate Peru State College’s 155th birthday of the first day of school at Peru State, the College and its Foundation is hosting its third annual “Peru State College Giving Day” on Thursday, Oct. 21.
Peru State College employee receives guitar at Keith Urban concert
Stephanie Holmes, Director of Field Experiences/ Certification Officer has been attending Keith Urban concerts since 2014, with her close friend Pam, or her husband. Pam attended the first concert with her eight years ago.
Fall Backyard Activities for Families
‘Tis the season of fall. If you and your kids have been waiting for the breezy winds and falling leaves, this is the time for you. Fall is the best time for you and your kids to get out of the home and enjoy the season in its full bloom. One great idea to have fun outdoors is to come up with backyard activities that you and your family can enjoy easily!
Sample field for Soybean Cyst Nematode
With soybean harvest in full swing, you may want to consider getting your fields sampled for soybean cyst nematode (SCN) after harvest, especially if you have never sampled for SCN or it has been a while. Other reasons for sampling include, yields were lower than expected or if you have areas in fields that yielded poorly. These could be hot spots for SCN.
NCPS board discusses Pioneer Field turf protection
Members of the Nebraska City Public Schools board of education began discussions on how to protect the new turf on Pioneer Field during the October board meeting. Consensus among the board was to control access to the field, possibly with the use of key fobs and the installation of a security fence around the Pioneer Field perimeter.
Did you know?
Conscientious consumers who want to help local entrepreneurs thrive may not need any extra incentive to support small businesses in their communities. However, that doesn't mean it isn't worth noting the tax benefits of buying local compared to buying online or in other towns or cities. Small businesses pay sales taxes to the city and county where the business is located, which means a significant amount of the money spent at local businesses is ultimately going to the community at large. In addition, local businesses tend to hire local residents, who pay taxes on their incomes. Those taxes also benefit the towns and cities where workers live and work. This ripple effect of supporting local businesses is one reason why the Small Business Adminstration estimates that, for every $100 consumers spend at a small business, $48 remains in the community.
Senior Center Menu
Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging has released the senior lunch menu. The menu for the next week is as follows: Friday, Oct.