Recently, Senator Fischer and I returned from an oversight visit of the southern border. We heard directly from Border Patrol personnel about the challenges they currently face and the lack of support they’ve received from the Biden administration. This disorder caused by the president’s inaction has made every state, including Nebraska, a border state.
National Library Week is a time to celebrate our nation's libraries, library workers' contributions and promote library use and support. The theme for National Library Week 2023 is 'There's More to the Story,' illustrating the fact that in addition to the books in library collections, available in a variety of formats, libraries offer so much more.
Scoring chances narrowly missed for the Nebraska City girls’ soccer team in a razor-thin 2-1 set back to Buena Vista on Tuesday, March 21, at Pioneer Field. The Pioneers opened the season on Monday, March 20, with a tough shut out loss to Platteview 10-0, but had a quick turn around with the Buena Vista match.
Elementary and secondary education has earned a spotlight nationwide, especially after schools went online during the pandemic. The unique setting provided parents a firsthand look at what goes on inside classrooms.
Those of us from rural Nebraska know there can be challenges when the closest urban center is hours away. When we need specialized medical care, this distance can be even more daunting. Medical care is essential for people in many stages of life, including expectant mothers. According to the Perinatal Data Center, many rural counties in our state have low access to obstetric, or childbirth-related, care.
Bobbi S. Starner, age 66 of Nebraska City passed away on February 20, 2023 at the Ambassador in Nebraska City. Bobbi Sue Stamer was bom on July 8, 1956 in Nebraska City; the daughter of Elwood R. and Betty J. (Waller) Stamer.
Laura Hippen was bom at the Beatrice Hospital, Beatrice, Nebraska on June 15, 1931 to Gerhard (George) and Rebecca (Schmidt) Hippen. She was baptized by Pastor J.B Reents at Zion Lutheran Church northwest of Filley, Nebraska on July 6, 1931.
Mary Jane (Hinrichs) Kellogg was bom April 12, 1932. She passed away March 22, 2023.
Patricia Jo (Marion) Aufenkamp, age 83 of Nebraska City passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at her home. She was bom on November 30, 1939 in Nebraska City, NE; the daughter of Richard W.
of 2011. They are members of Desert Chapel United Methodist church.