April 2025
Peru State improves conference record in home sweep
The Peru State baseball team improved its Heart of American Conference record to 9-11 in a four-game home sweep of Graceland University on Saturday and Sunday, April 5, and April…
Godsey, Marth medal at Platteview track meet
Two Pioneer weight throwers grabbed medals during action at the Platteview track and field meet on Friday, April 4.
Knight girls’ track posts mid-pack finish at WC meet
A team score of 56.75 placed the Lourdes girls’ track team in the middle of the field of teams at the Wilber Clatonia track meet on April 1.
Pioneers beat Highway 75 rivals
The Nebraska City baseball team (3-5) scored its third win of the 2025 spring season on Monday, March 31, in a 10-0 decision against Highway 75 rival Auburn (4-5).
NMPP Energy awards Jeff Kohrs with service award
Nebraska Municipal Power Pool (NMPP) Energy awarded Jeff Kohrs, General Manager of Nebraska City Utilities with the Bob Arraj Service Award at the NMPP Energy Annual Conference on March 19.
NCPD K9 Officer Donation
Representatives of Western Star Lodge No. 2 A.F. & A.M. recently donated $1,700 to the Nebraska City Police Department as part of the department’s fund-raising efforts to add a second K9 officer to the force. From left, Western Star Lodge Secretary John Grant and Worshipful Master David Wetrosky present the check to Nebraska City Police Chief Ben Murry and future NCPD K9 handler Officer Jake Stenka. Stenka said an anonymous donor has offered $25,000 toward the new dog if the department matches that amount in its fund-raising. Stenka said the donations are very close to the matching fund mark and he is eager to have the new dog on the force.
Community Calendar 4-11-25
First and third Mondays: LEGO Club, Morton-James Public Library, 923 1st Corso, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Builders ages 8 and older are welcome. 402-873-5609.
Spring Lawn Renovation — Nebraska Extension
Now that April is here, we can start thinking more about renovating our lawns that may have been damaged by winter or the drought. You may need to overseed your lawn, fertilize it or deal with weeds. Make sure you follow the recommended timing for all of these activities to ensure success.