Kirt Manion

Kirt Manion

Arbor Day Foundation’s ‘Canopy Report’ examines how America sees trees

“The Canopy Report,” a new consumer report from the Arbor Day Foundation, takes a deep dive into how America sees trees.The findings examine Americans’ interactions with green space, their perceptions of the health and environmental benefits of trees, and their feelings about climate change.“In many ways, the Canopy Report is a resounding affirmation of the power of trees and their critical function in our everyday lives,” said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation.

Five Pioneers earn medals; three headed to state

Kirt Manion kmanion@cherryroad.com Five Nebraska City track and field athletes earned medals with three of them earning positions at the state track and field meet… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Knight track athletes earn state at PC

Kirt Manion kmanion@cherryroad.com Several athletes from Lourdes Central Catholic earned qualifying positions at the 2024 Nebraska Scholastic Activities Association State Track and Field Championships during… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Area Track Results: Districts

Johnson-Brock at Districts in Pawnee City Girls win district championship with 102 points Boys, eighth with 31 team points Girls’ Medal Winners Rylie Beethe, first,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Knight girls’ track scores second at home

Friday, May 3, saw the Lourdes girls’ and boys’ track and field teams in action at the program’s annual invitational, the Rettig Invite, on the Nebraska City High School track with the Knight girls’ squad scoring a second-place finish.Johnson-Brock won the girls’ team championship with 155.5 points while Lourdes had 129 for second.