Kirt Manion

Kirt Manion

  • Joined: September 27, 2023
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Nebraska’s archaeological history reviewed by Lewis and Clark Center speaker

An archaeological excavation site is similar to creating a cake in that you cannot complete restore a dig to its original pre-excavation state any more than you can unbake a cake.Archaeologist Nolan Johnson of History Nebraska made that comparison during his presentation on Nebraska archaeology on Saturday, March 9, at the Missouri River Basin-Lewis and Clark Center during the center’s annual Native American Artifact Show.Johnson said archaeologists use a lot of math and science and note-taking when evaluating a site, and he added that cultural resource management is the most common reason archaeological work is done in Nebraska.Johnson localized his presentation to include information on archaeological work done at the Cowles flour mill north of Nebraska City as well as work done at Duck Creek Recreational Area before the reservoir was filled.

Commissioners approve 2024-2025 waterfowl recommendations

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved 2024-2025 waterfowl hunting season recommendations at its March 8 meeting in Hastings.Commissioners approved a staff recommendation to create a Veteran and Active-Duty Military waterfowl hunting season that will run concurrently with the Youth Hunting season.

NC Rotary learns about education staffing shortages

Nebraska schools face a variety of challenges when trying to address the shortage of qualified employees in education.John Spatz, executive director of the Nebraska Association of School Boards, visited the Nebraska City Rotary Club March 6 to discuss some of those challenges.Spatz said across Nebraska, school districts have reported 908 unfilled positions.

NCPS board sets last day of school year, approves 2024-2025 calendar

Tuesday, May 14, will be the last day of school for Nebraska City Public Schools students for the current school year.The Nebraska City Public Schools board of education approved the date of the last day of the 2023-2024 school year at the board’s March 11 meeting.Board members also approved the calendar for the 2024-2025 school year, with the first day of school for all students set on Wednesday, Aug.

Otoe County Board of Commissioners 3-15-24

The Otoe County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, March 12, and took the following actions:Awarded the $298,457 bid for construction of a wash bay and replacement of tin at the Otoe County Roads Department shop in Syracuse to CJS Construction;Approved the vacation of a section of county road located in the west ½ of the northeast ¼ of Section 3, Township 8N, Range 9E of the 6th Prime Meridian, Otoe County, Nebraska; andTabled a discussion of road issues at 10th and C roads.The board also met on Tuesday, Feb.