Peru State College students from disadvantaged backgrounds will continue to have access to individualized attention and other services, thanks to a renewed $1.7 million TRIO federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
Gardening is so much fun! I really enjoy working in the garden and especially the wonderful harvest. However, when my plants have problems with production or growth, it is very disappointing. This year, many of us have faced a number of challenges in the garden.
August is here! Back to school, football, and we will reach the end of those dog days of summer soon. We are getting close to fall activities and some fall lawn and garden projects, but don’t do too much too soon.
The horse arena on the Otoe County Fairgrounds was the setting for Farmer Olympics on Aug. 2, 2025, a challenge course featuring “farm obstacles”. Three divisions provided opportunities for young to young at heart to participate. This is the third year hosted by the Syracuse FFA Boosters and Alumni. Since the second year, the group has been able to do the event free of charge and as a service to the Otoe County Community. Organizers credit the generosity of businesses and individuals who financially support the event with over 30 supporters helping sponsor the event.
The Otoe County Fair welcomed 952 animal science entries from 316 exhibitors. Including static exhibits, 4-H’ers submitted a total of 4,093 entries.
By Deann Gayman | University Communication and Marketing Kristen Herrick can’t remember a time during her childhood when she wasn’t involved in 4-H. As the daughter of a Nebraska Extension educator,…
Six Otoe County veterans received Quilts of Valor from the Blue Star Mothers of Nebraska Chapter 1 Nebraska City during the Otoe County Fair. Pictured from left are Navy veteran and Syracuse resident Dale Isaacs, Army Reservists and Syracuse residents Blaine and Jessica Sieplemeier, Army veteran and Auburn resident Kenneth West Jr., Navy veteran and Cook resident Kenneth J. West Sr., and Navy veteran and Nebraska City resident Rosalie Wostenberg.
Shine Your Light Nebraska City and Small Beginnings would like to invite the community to a free spaghetti feed from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8, at Pin High Clubhouse and Grill, 5633 I Rd.
Shane and Amy Allgood of Nebraska City are happy to announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter, Macey Mayann Allgood, to Thomas Joseph Carpenter, son of Alex and Melicca Carpenter…