May 2025

Celebrating 100 Days, 100 Years

Seven centenarians celebrated on the 100th day of 2025 at Ambassador Nebraska City. The group enjoyed music, socializing and cake with punch. Hillcrest Hospice supported the event by providing cake, and they helped serve the residents and families to celebrate such a special milestone. The celebrants range in age from 100 to 102. Pictured from left are Violet Harris, Adeline Wiebusch, June Van Scyoc, John Bescheinen, Betty Harrah, and Lucille Ruffner. The seventh celebrant was unavailable for the photo.

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Peru State Football at NC Rotary

Wade Halvorsen, defensive coordinator for the Peru State Bobcats football team, spoke to members of the Nebraska City Rotary Club during their weekly meeting at Valentino’s on Wednesday, May 14. Halvorsen spoke about the football program, last year’s 7-3 record, spring football and the upcoming 2025 season, which begins on Saturday, Aug. 30, at the Oak Bowl against Oklahoma Panhandle State. The Bobcats are coached by Head Coach Paul Ockinga. Among the Peru State assistant coaches are former Nebraska City High School Head Football Coach Lou Varley, a longtime coach at Peru, and Trevor Krenk, a former athlete and coach for Nebraska City and Lourdes.

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