July 2024

Better-Ba-C’s Sunday Funday results

Winners of the Better Ba-C’s Sunday Funday held July 7 at the Otoe County Fairgrounds.Bareback Pleasure all ages: 1st Jess Nachtman, 2nd Elizabeth Robinett, 3rd Ani Cary, 4th Maci Smidt.Tandem Bareback Pleasure all ages: 1st, Elizabeth Robinett and Hollyn Hudson, 2nd Maci Smidt and Lilli Whyman.Walk Trot Pleasure 13 and under: 1st McKenna Schmidt, 2nd Chloe Masters, 3rd Ani Cary, 4th Josie Hippen.Walk Trot Pleasure 14-21: 1st Maci Smidt, 2nd Calla Masters, 3rd Sloane Gorham, 4th Lydia Van Meter.Walk Trot Pleasure 22 and over: 1st Jill Cary.

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Chief Lacy looks back at 43-year career in law enforcement

Retiring Nebraska City Police Department Chief Dave Lacy is a fine storyteller, and 43 years in law enforcement have given him many stories to tell.Chief Lacy spent part of his last week on the job as the featured speaker at the July Hot Topics on July 10 at the Morton-James Public Library.Lacy admitted he questioned his decision to join the force during his first shift in August 1981.

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