October 2022

Ernest Weyeneth

Ernest Weyeneth Ernest Weyeneth Ernest (Ernie) Weyeneth Ernest (Ernie) Weyeneth (75) of Lincoln passed (75) of Lincoln passed away on September 30, away on September 30, 2022. He was born on April 2022. He was born on April 20, 1947, in Red Willow 20, 1947, in Red Willow County where his Family County where his Family were Homesteaders. His were Homesteaders. His Parents were Leonard Parents were Leonard (Scoop) and Leila (Jolly) (Scoop) and Leila (Jolly) Weyeneth. Weyeneth. He grew up in McCook, He grew up in McCook, NE, graduating from NE, graduating from McCook High School. He McCook High School. He then then attended attended and and graduated from McCook Community College. Ernie graduated from McCook Community College. Ernie continued his education at the University of Nebraska -continued his education at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. While at the University he enlisted in the Lincoln. While at the University he enlisted in the Navy. He served as a hospital corpsman, assigned to Navy. He served as a hospital corpsman, assigned to the U.S. Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. After the U.S. Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. After returning from overseas service, he completed and returning from overseas service, he completed and earned a degree in Business Administration from earned a degree in Business Administration from UNL. UNL. Ernie spent his professional career, 49 years, in the Ernie spent his professional career, 49 years, in the investment business in Lincoln. He was Senior Vice investment business in Lincoln. He was Senior Vice President/Investments and Portfolio Manager at Stifel President/Investments and Portfolio Manager at Stifel for the past 9 years. For 15 years he was the Branch for the past 9 years. For 15 years he was the Branch Manager of the Shearson office in Lincoln. During this Manager of the Shearson office in Lincoln. During this time he also served on the American Express Foundation time he also served on the American Express

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George Thomas Holdsworth

George Thomas Holdsworth George Thomas Holdsworth, George Thomas Holdsworth, 93 of Lincoln, formerly 93 of Lincoln, formerly of Bennet, passed of Bennet, passed away on September 30, away on September 30, 2022. He was born on August 2022.

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NCHS Homecoming Candidates

Pictured are the candidates for Homecoming King and Queen at Nebraska City High School for 2022. Queen candidates are, from left: Kelly Gonzalez, Emmalee Mohr, Halle Thompson, Teagan Becker, Emilee Marth, Casey Smith and Haylee Mohr. King candidates are, from left: Zachary Ackerman, Alex Rico, Jayden Borns, Landon Clark, Connor Causgrove, Reece Wickersham and Anthony Robinson.

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Can breast cancer be prevented?

Breast cancer occurs when there is rapid growth of mutated (cancerous) cells in the tissues of the breasts, and potentially in the surrounding skin and lymph nodes. Various factors contribute to the development of cancer, including genetics, gender, environmental exposure to certain materials, and lifestyle choices like diet and exercise.

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5 reasons to shop small versus big box

The importance of small businesses to the economy cannot be overstated. Though national chains often garner publicity, local businesses are equally, if not exceedingly, worthy of attention. What defines a small business as 'small' varies significantly, but these businesses are generally privately owned and generate far less revenue than big corporations. General consensus also defines small businesses as companies with fewer than 500 paid employees, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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Pioneer softball wraps season with win, loss at districts

Nebraska City beat Omaha Gross and fell to Omaha Duchesne at the district softball tournament on Monday to wrap up a 15-11 season. Hit leaders for Nebraska City in a 15-7 win over Gross were Emilee Marth, 4-for-4; Sydnee Nickels, 4-for-5 with a double and three RBI; and each with a single: Bianca Hoy, Emerson Becker, Emma Cowden, Rylee Packett, Abby Hodges and Tarryn Godsey.

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