March 2024

New NCCFF scholarship available for students in technical fields

A new scholarship offered by the Nebraska City Community Foundation Fund will help put technical training within the reach of more people in the community.Following the wishes of an anonymous donor, this scholarship, called the Dixon Scholarship, is specifically designed for Nebraska City students and/or workers of any age who are pursuing or wish to pursue careers in technical fields such as agriculture, skilled trades and technical sciences, health care, manufacturing and transportation.Anyone pursuing a certificate, diploma or associate degree program at any publicly accredited Nebraska community college or technical school is eligible to apply for this new scholarship.These $1,000 scholarships will be offered twice a year to residents of Nebraska City or graduates of any high school located in Nebraska City.

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Otoe County Veterans Service Office recognizes Veteran of the Month

The first two Otoe County Veterans of the Month have been recognized for 2024.Otoe County Veterans Service Officer Chad Miller recognized Army veteran William Ramage of Nebraska City as the January Veteran of the Month and Navy veteran William Sweeney of Nebraska City as the February Veteran of the Month.Bill Ramage is a 1990 graduate of NCHS.

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February Hot Topics takes a second look at resolutions

On Valentine’s Day, Nebraska City Tourism and Commerce turned back the clock temporarily to give Nebraska City residents a second chance to consider eating better, getting their finances in order, and getting on track with a fitness routine.Because January and the NCTC annual banquet keep staff members quite business, NCTC Membership Coordinator Macey Allgood said she felt like the new year began in February this year, which was how the Hot Topics program came to be selected.Guest speakers were Jenny Kearney with CHI, Cole Sharp with BluePrint Financial, and Dietrick Stukenholtz from GG Wellness Center.Kearney, who is a diabetic and nutritional counselor at CHI Health St.

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