Kirt Manion

Kirt Manion

PSC announces Werner as athletic director

Peru State College is proud to announce the hiring of Glennis Werner as its new Athletic Director. Werner brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in athletics, higher education, and nonprofit management, with a proven record of building strong programs and fostering success on and off the field.

LNC Class 21 announced

Leadership Nebraska City introduced Class 21 at a reception at The Keeping Room on Aug. 21. Class members are, back row, from left, Cathy Moore, Jeff Lollmann, Lisa Walker, Taylor Gude; front row, from left, Lacey Garcia, Dana Ritchheart, Koryle Bassinger, and Pam Epp. Leadership Nebraska City is a curriculum-based program that aligns those qualities in our community with talented and engaged individuals who will lead it into tomorrow. Class 21 will begin its year of monthly meetings with a skills development training retreat. Other meeting topics will include business and industry; education; agriculture, energy, and environment; wellness and human services; local government and emergency services; state government; tourism; and communications.

Nebraska Launches New Pregame Fan Fest

Husker fans will have a new pre-game destination for home games at Memorial Stadium, beginning with the Sept. 6 home opener against Akron. The Cornhusker Kickoff presented by Bud Light will take place inside of the Hawks Championship Center, just outside of the Memorial Stadium gates.

Peripheral Artery Screening: A Lifesaving Check-Up for Your Circulation

While you’ve likely had your blood pressure checked in your arm countless times, you may have never had it measured in your leg. Yet this simple and often overlooked screening can be critical for detecting restricted blood flow. If left untreated, inadequate blood flow could lead to serious complications including limb loss, disability or even death.