January Hot Topics focuses on Nebraska City improvement projects
The audience at the Jan. 11 Hot Topics had a preview of what a new and improved Nebraska City might look like several years down the road.
January 2023
Read MoreJanuary Hot Topics focuses on Nebraska City improvement projects
Community Calendar
First and third Mondays: NC City Council, Gary White Memorial Room/Council Chambers, 1518 Central Ave., 6 p.m. 402-873-5515.
Vrtiska Seibel joins Foundation Board
Lori (Vrtiska ‘84) Seibel has joined the Peru State College Foundation Board of Directors to usher in 2023. The Lincoln, Neb. resident was elected in November and began her three-year term in January.
College News
Chadron State College releases student honors lists Chadron State College has announced the names of 651 students who qualified for the institution’s fall 2022 academic honors lists. The president’s list consists of 312 students with a 4.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
Session Beginnings
January 3 marked the first day of the 2023 legislative session. I am more eager than ever to be in Lincoln fighting for District 1. There are many new faces throughout the building, including newly elected Senators and staff, new leadership within the legislative body, and new committee assignments. With this said, I am thrilled to announce that I was elected to serve as the Chairman of the Banking, Commerce, and Insurance committee! My experience growing up with my mom as a teller at Auburn State Bank, focus on insurance law during law school, and two years of service drew me to lead this committee.
Digital signs help monitor NC traffic speeds
Julie Davis, CherryRoad Media The Nebraska City Police Department is trying a new approach to speed control on two of the community’s major thoroughfares. Chief David Lacy conducted a fund-raising campaign to purchase the two digital signs for the department.
Knights grab Home split with Falls City
Kirt Manion, CherryRoad Media Lourdes earned a split of basketball action at its home gym on Friday, Jan. 6, against the Falls City Tigers.
Ho Hum…
with Phyllis Buell I haven’t given it a lot of thought to it before, but January is sort of a non exciting “ho-hum” month, isn’t it? After the first day, there’s really not much to get excited over. Well, that isn’t altogether true, in my case.
Time to apply for cost share
Applications for the Nemaha NRD’s Soil & Watershed Conservation Program are now being accepted at US Department of Agriculture (USDA) county service centers. Eligible activities through the program include: Establishing cool or warm season grasses on cropland Establishing trees and/or shrubs Installing or renovating terraces, grassed waterways, or underground outlets on cropland Developing a planned grazing system including cross fencing, livestock tanks, wells and/or pipelines on pastureland Grade stabilization structures with less than 5 feet of drop and no permanent pool Cost share is available for up to $8,000 per landowner. The signup period is January 1st through April 15th each year. Highest priority is given to work that can be completed between July 1 and October 1. If you are facing soil erosion concerns on your property, the Soil & Water Conservation Program can be a great alternative to federal funding sources. Stop by your local USDA service center’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to discuss the specifics and to learn more about how the program could help improve your property.
Opportunities in the 118th Congress
This week, we officially gaveled in the 118th Congress. With Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House, I know House Republicans will deliver on our Commitment to America to restore a government that’s accountable, a nation that’s safe, an economy that’s strong, and a future that’s free.