Community Calendar 12-29
First and third Mondays: NC City Council, Gary White Memorial Room/Council Chambers, 1518 Central Ave., 6 p.m.
December 2023
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Doane University awards fall and winter degrees
More than 125 students crossed the stage at Doane University’s winter commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec.
Steps To Prevent Holiday Blues
The holiday season is a time to gather and celebrate with family, friends, and loved ones which can lead to increased feelings of stress, anxiety, or depression.
NRCS offers new expedited process for CSP, EQIP applications
Nebraska producers interested in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) or Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) have a unique opportunity to apply through a new process called ACT NOW.“Through the Inflation Reduction Act, Nebraska has received additional funding to support CSP and EQIP,” said Kalee Olson, policy associate for the Center for Rural Affairs.
Yes, Plants Do That!
Have you ever sat, looking out at trees, flower beds, a green lawn, or at a poinsettia on your desk, and found your stress draining away?
Surveillance detects 31 positive CWD cases
Chronic wasting disease surveillance conducted in central and north-central Nebraska during the November firearm deer season detected 31 positive cases in deer.603 samples were collected from harvested deer at check stations in the Sandhills, Keya Paha, Calamus East, Calamus West and Loup West Deer Management Units.
Frields hopes to leverage musical talent for Alzheimer’s research
A Nebraska Wesleyan University student is hoping that her passion for family and music could one day provide breakthrough research for Alzheimer’s patients.Lilly Frields is a junior from Nebraska City, majoring in psychology with minors in music and biology.
NC Creative District hosts holiday music events
The Nebraska City Creative District made holiday music the centerpiece of the monthly celebration in downtown Nebraska City.
Fall NCPA Academic All-State Awards announced
Each year since 2006, the Nebraska School Activities Association and the Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association recognize students who have been nominated by their schools, based on their individual academic excellence, leadership, and significant contributions made to their NSAA activity.Since its inception, the program has grown at a steady pace with 2,838 students earning the award in 2006-2007 to 7,541 students honored during the 2022-2023 season.
City Council discusses lot purchase, Veterans Memorial Building, ambulance purchase
The final regular Nebraska City City Council meeting of 2023 featured the swearing-in of two new police officers, the purchase of a lot on North 12th Street to help address some of the city’s housing shortage, and discussion about future progress at the Nebraska City Veterans Memorial Building and the addition of a new ambulance to the city’s emergency vehicle fleet.Joshua Briley and William Barnes, who will be attending the Law Enforcement Training Center in Grand Island in January, were sworn in by Mayor Bryan Bequette.