March 2023

State Patrol K9s receive protective vest donation Nebraska State Patrol K9’s Jerry, Amos, Chase, Ezra, Fahn, Gable, Havik, Lee, Malloy, and Tilt have received bullet and stab protective vests, thanks to a charitable donation from the nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s Inc. K9 Jerry’s vest was sponsored by an anonymous donor and was embroidered with the sentiment “Honoring those who served and sacrificed.” K9 Amos’s vest was sponsored by Bridget McGowan of Tehachapi, Calif., and has been embroidered with the sentiment “In honor of all working, retired and departed K9s.” K9 Chase and K9 Lee’s vests were sponsored by the Bomonti Family of Renton, Wash., and have been embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Janice Bomonti.” K9’s Ezra, Fahn, Gable, Havik, Malloy and Tilt’s vests were sponsored using general funds and have been embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s Inc.” Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

The Nemaha Natural Resources District Board of Directors met on Thursday, March 9, 2023 in Tecumseh. The application by Rob Pfleger of Nebraska City to fill the subdistrict 4 vacancy was approved by the board.

Steinhart Park In the vicinity of Steinhart Park are the Wildwood Period House, Wildwood Golf Course, and Steinhart Lodge (leased to the National Arbor Day Foundation). This park covers 36 acres and is equipped with: Picnic facilities Jogging course Children’s play equipment Tennis courts Aquatic Center Baseball and softball diamonds Wildwood Park and Historic Center This park is located adjacent to Steinhart Park and the Wildwood Golf Course and consists of 27 acres. The park includes: Picnic areas Historic period house Playing field Bicycling and hiking trails Dog Park Nuckolls Square Park This park is centrally located within the city. The park consists of 1.7 acres and includes: Playground equipment Two large gazebos Picnic tables General open space Riverview Park This park is located adjacent to the Riverview Marina and consists of 32.8 acres of land. The park includes: Hiking Monument Scenic overlook Greggsport Park This park is located in the eastern part of Nebraska City and consists of 1.7 acres of land. The park has: Playground area General open space Kearney Hill Park This park is located in the southeast part of Nebraska City and consists of 2.9 acres of land. The park contains: Picnic areas Softball practice fields Nebraska City Softball Complex This park is located in the northwest corner of Nebraska City along U.S. Business Highway 75, on 12.1 acres of land. The complex contains: Three softball fields Restrooms Concession stand From the Nebraska City city website (https://nebraskacityne. gov/city-parks/#)