4-H Achievement Celebration honors county 4-H’ers
The Otoe County 4-H Achievement Celebration took place on Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Kimmel Event Center.
December 2022
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NioCorp hosts public meetings on planned Elk Creek rear earth minerals
NioCorp recently hosted three informational meetings on its rare earth mining project near Elk Creek at the Kimmel Ag Center in Syracuse. The company’s mission is “to accelerate the transition to a lower carbon economy by serving as a reliable U.S.
Cornhusker Marching Band Highlights Concert set Dec. 6
It’s showtime as the Cornhusker Marching Band Highlights Concert is presented at 7:30 p.m. on Dec.
Bayer Fund, farmers team up to direct donations to rural nonprofit and schools
Farmer Kevin Schroeder recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to the Otoe County 4-H Council. The Otoe County 4-H Council will use the funds to enhance and expand the 4-H Exploration Area at the Otoe County Fair.
Habits that affect cognitive health
Various changes to appearance and health are associated with aging. Issues such as diminished vision, waning muscle strength and gray hairs are among the more common and noticeable side effects of aging. Cognitive decline is another symptom often associated with aging, even if that needn't be the case.
Crafty experiences for holiday gifts
One of the challenges each holiday season is coming up with novel gifts for loved ones. For those who seemingly have it all and might not need another Santa sweater or fruit basket, an experience gift might be the perfect fit.
What to do after being diagnosed with high blood pressure
Hypertension, a condition marked by abnormally high blood pressure, is more common than many people may recognize. A 2021 report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services indicated that nearly half of adults in the United States, or roughly 116 million people, have hypertension. And hypertension isn't exclusive to Americans, as the World Health Organization notes that the number of people living with the condition has doubled to 1.28 billion since 1990.
Knight girls bring talent, face tough schedule
With a senior heavy roster, and plenty of returning talent, the Lourdes girls’ basketball looks to meet the challenge of a tough schedule in 2022-23. Coach Mark Madison said the Knights have high expectations coming into the season with seven of 15 rostered players as seniors.
Knight boys’ team turns attention to development
After reaching the state tournament with a starting line up of senior players a season ago, the Lourdes boys’ basketball team will be looking to develop throughout the 2022-23 season. Last year’s Knights won the district championship and fell to the eventual state champions from North Platte St.