The Blue Star Mothers of America Nebraska Chapter 1 in Nebraska City presented Quilts of Valor to 19 southeast Nebraska veterans during ceremonies at the Nebraska City Veterans Memorial Building on Saturday, Nov. 12, and Sunday, Nov. 13.
Thanks to impressive nutritional content, oatmeal is the unsung hero of the pantry. While it might not garner the glory of cold-busting chicken soup or sore throat-conquering tea with honey, oatmeal can help people overcome common illnesses like stomach bugs. The United States Department of Agriculture's Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that women consume between 21 and 25 grams of fiber each day and advises men to consume between 30 and 38 grams of fiber each day. A single one-cup serving provides four grams of dietary fiber, and that doesn't even include the additional fiber many people get when they add fruits and berries to their morning bowl of oatmeal. But it's the fiber in the oats themselves that can be especially valuable for individuals who have digestive disorders or those want to prevent them. For example, experts with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health note that the insoluble fiber found in oats has been linked to a 40 percent lower risk for diverticular disease. Individuals confronting constipation should know that the fiber in oatmeal can help to soften stool, which can allow food to pass through the digestive system more quickly. Livestrong.com also notes that the fiber in oatmeal can help people overcome diarrhea by absorbing water and adding bulk and volume to stool.
The European Food Information Council notes that beta-glucan, a dietary fiber found in oatmeal, has certain properties that can help individuals lower levels of cholesterol in their blood. In fact, the EUFIC cites research that consuming three grams of dietary betaglucan each day may reduce 'bad' cholesterol levels by as much as 10 percent.
For most of us, the holidays are full of giving, getting, and goodwill. But some bad actors use the holidays to take advantage of people's generous spirits and frequently target older members of our communities more vulnerable to scammers and con artists.
Sniffles, cough, sore throat ... these can be symptoms of any number of conditions, but are often a byproduct of the common cold.
The Peru State College Magic of Christmas Choir Concert is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. at Performing Arts Center on the PSC campus. Nick Hower and Kaylee Manion, both Nebraska City graduates, are members of the PSC Choir.
Each year, the Society of Health and Physical Educators of Nebraska partners with colleges and universities to recognize the outstanding future professionals in the Physical and Health Education and Human Performance field.
First and third Mondays: NC City Council, Gary White Memorial Room/Council Chambers, 1518 Central Ave., 6 p.m. 402-873-5515.
The Angel Tree Project, a Nebraska City initiative which distributes Christmas gifts to less fortunate families, is collecting gifts for the holiday season. To participate, take a new unwrapped to one of the following drop off locations: Little Teds, The Wheel, Bings, The City Tap House, The Downtowner, Dinty Moore’s, West Central, and Pin High (at Table Creek Golf Course). Donations of cash are also excepted. For more information about the Angel Tree Project, email Beth Ervin at bjewell@neb.rr.com.
The Otoe County Board of Commissioners met on Monday, Nov. 21, and took the following actions: Tabled approving a memorandum of understanding between the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation and Otoe County for Nebraska Courtroom Technology transfer of ownership; Tabled a presentation from HeadStart; Approved an interlocal agreement between the county and the City of Nebraska City for the purchase of a radio console system to be used by Otoe County Emergency Management and Nebraska City Fire and Rescue. The $56,612 total cost is to be divided in half, and the county’s portion is to be paid with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds; Approved the subdivision plat of the Schreiter Subdivision, a 3-acre tract located at 5372 I Rd.; Approved the subdivision plat of the Francois Subdivision, a 5-acre tract located ¼ mile north of H Road on North 54th Road; and Approved a $114,174 agreement with Control Services to purchase and install a chiller unit for the courthouse to replace one that is approximately 25 years old. The county will use ARPA funds to pay for the unit.