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Nemaha NRD Board Minutes 5-17-24

The Nemaha Natural Resources District Board of Directors met Thursday, May 9th, 2024, in Tecumseh.Tracy Ensor of Unadilla was appointed to fill the At-Large position on the Nemaha NRD’s Board of Directors.No action was taken regarding the five high capacity well permit applications for E Energy Adams, LLC.

Cornhusker Girls State delegates announced

Kadence White of Lourdes Central Catholic and Lextyn Harker of Nebraska City High School will be attending Cornhusker Girls State in Lincoln from June 2 to 8.The students are sponsored by the American Legion Post 100 Auxiliary in Syracuse, the Nebraska City Elks Lodge, and the Nebraska City PEO chapters.The American Legion Auxiliary developed a citizenship training program based on the formation of the American Legion’s Boys State program.

Cornhusker Boys State delegate announced

Dylan Cooper of Nebraska City High School will attend Cornhusker Boys State June 2 through 8 in Lincoln.He is sponsored by American Legion Post 8 of Nebraska City.The American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for U.S.

Public Records 5-17-24

Otoe County ArrestsMay 12: Stefanie Jones, Syracuse, warrant arrest, failure to pay.May 12: Robert Maresh, Syracuse, warrant arrest, failure to pay.May 11: Adam Bock, Nebraska City, suspicion of third-degree domestic assault.May 9: Kara Durr, Syracuse, warrant arrest, failure to appear.May 9: Michael Hensley, Syracuse, suspicion of third-degree domestic assault.May 9: Lawrence Kelley, La Vista, suspicion of possession of marijuana (more than 1 pound) and possession of a controlled substance without a tax stamp.May 9: Laurnell Kelley, Plattsmouth, suspicion of possession of marijuana (more than 1 pound) and possession of a controlled substance without a tax stamp.May 7: Bastion Nelson, Nebraska City, suspicion of terroristic threats, criminal mischief (value between $501 and $1,499), and use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony.May 7: Nikki Teitge, Nebraska City, suspicion of second-degree criminal trespass.

Summer activities highlight May Hot Topics presentation

Nebraska City residents in search of summer activities for their families have a wide variety of choices, based on the Hot Topics presentation on Wednesday, May 8.Eight speakers presented information on Nebraska City Parks and Recreation activities, the Nebraska City Museums, the Morton-James Public Library, and a number of youth sports opportunities that will be taking place between mid-May and mid-August.Macey and Amy Allgood began the program by talking about Nebraska City Tourism and Commerce events, including the City-wide Garage Sales on Saturday, June 8; the downtown Summer Movie Series that will begin Saturday, June 1, with “Minions: The Rise of Gru” at the Sunken Parking Lot in the 700 block of Central Avenue; the weekly Farmers Market that will kick off on Thursday, May 23, from 3:45 to 6 p.m.

NCHS hosts commencement for Class of 2024

Eighty-nine graduating seniors at Nebraska City High School received their diplomas in an afternoon ceremony in the school gymnasium on Sunday, May 12.Kalan Fritch delivered the opening remarks; senior speakers were Emma Kingery, Sidney Moyer, and Yareli Flores-Adame; and closing remarks were provided by Tristan Kingery.The Senior Singers performed “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” during the ceremony.Members of the class received $1.4 million in scholarships and grants, said Counselor Jenna Howell.