April 2023
Health screening coming to Nebraska City on April 17
Residents living in and around the Nebraska City can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Bethel United Church of Christ will host this community event on April 17. The site is located at 2400 Central Ave in Nebraska City. Screenings can check for: The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke and overall vascular health.
LCC sends nine students to National History State Contest
On Saturday, April 1, nine LCC junior high students competed at the National History Day State Contest Held at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Eighth grader Hunter Lackey received first place in the junior individual exhibition for his project on Morse code, “The Beeps that Built America.” He will now advance to the national competition in Washington, D.C., June 11 to 15.
Nebraska’s NRDs advocate for conservation funding in Washington D.C.
Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) were represented by more than 55 directors and staff in Washington, D.C., March 20-22, 2023. Nebraska’s NRDs advocate for strengthening tools to preserve and fund natural resources projects, which includes influencing policymakers from the ground up with a unified voice.