The updated 2023 calendar year runoff forecast for the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa, continues to be below average. January runoff in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City was 1.1 million acre-feet, 134% of average.
If I asked you to name a chronic disease, you would probably think of conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, or dementia. The odds are, one of the most common chronic diseases would never cross your mind.
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is currently accepting applications for its biggest youth outreach event - the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI). NAYI brings together hundreds of high school juniors and seniors for one week every year to learn more about Nebraska agriculture, network with ag leaders and discover the many careers available in agriculture.
To ease the transition back into gardening, Occupational therapist and gardener Wanda Menold spoke on “Returning to the Garden” on Feb. 9 at Grimm’s Gardens in Nebraska City.
The Nemaha Natural Resources District (NRD) partnered with the Nebraska Forest Service, Pheasants Forever, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to host a free tree workshop at the Nemaha NRD on Feb. 1. Tree experts from across the State provided information on pests and diseases, windbreak renovation, proper planting and care techniques, considerations for wildlife, and programs available to assist landowners. Takeaways from the event include: Diversity, Drought Impacts, Wildlife Planning, and Assistance.
Nebraska City Middle School has released its second quarter and first semester honor rolls. Students on the second quarter rolls are: 6th Grade Gold: Miya Antonides, Brooke Bando, Kayleb Cunningham, Nira Hyes, Chloe Hodges, Ellasyn Phillips, Cooper Popish, Charlotte Powell, Chloe Roush, Morganne Tedrow.
The 2022-2023 Lourdes Central Catholic School Academic Decathlon team had an outstanding showing at the online Regional competition on January 18. The team placed second in the Very Small Schools category and will be compete at State on Feb. 17 and 18.
If your four-legged friend is anxious, stressed, or old and achy, they may just need a massage. Massage therapist Jodie Kreifels will be teaching a Pet Massage class on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Nebraska City Learning Center, 1406 Central Ave.
Arrests Feb. 12: Betsy Shaddy, Tecumseh, suspicion of driving under the influence and negligent child abuse.
There’s good news and bad news in cyberspace, Otoe County. Cyberbullying has taken a downtick, but sextortion has had a huge increase.