Editorial Cartoon
July 4 by Joe Heller
Kirt Manion
NC Rotary hears presentation from Small Beginnings
Great things can result from small beginnings.
Legion Scoreboard
The Nebraska City American Legion Juniors picked up a pair of wins and three losses in action last week with the wins coming against Nehawka, 21-11, and Ashland, 11-4. The team also lost by = games by scores of 10-2, 8-6 and 16-6. The Seniors had a 7-1 loss at Hickman.
MJPL hosts Wildlife Encounters at Middle School
Two hundred twenty-four people gathered in the Nebraska City Middle School commons on Thursday, June 26, to learn more about six different animals during the annual Wildlife Encounters presentation hosted by the Morton-James Public Library. Wildlife Educator Jillian Lenz introduced the audience to a blue-and-gold macaw, a champagne ball python, an American alligator, a kinkajou, a fennec fox, and a red kangaroo during her 45-minute program that gave audience members the chance to see the animals up close. A few volunteers even got to pet the python and the alligator. Wildlife Encounters visits Nebraska City each summer as part of the Library’s summer reading program. See more photos from the event online!
News-Press getting brand new look, feel on July 11
The Nebraska City News-Press is excited to announce that the print edition is getting a brand-new look and feel starting on Friday, July 11, thanks to the latest advancements in digital printing. This transformation means sharper images, richer colors, and…
Nebraska City Wrestling vs. Maine
The Nebraska City wrestling team was joined by wrestlers from Syracuse and Plattsmouth for a special dual event against a select team in Maine as… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Council hears Cargill odor update, Museum Association annual report
Julie Davisjdavis@cherryroad.com During the June 16 Nebraska City City council meeting, Mayor Bryan Bequette provided an update on the ongoing Cargill odor issue. Bequette said… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
6,700-plus Huskers named to dean’s list for spring 2025
More than 6,700 University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have been named to the deans’ list for the spring semester of the 2024-25 academic year.
Nebraska City’s Summer Farmers Market continues
The Nebraska City Farmers Market 2025 summer season continues on Thursday, June 26. The Market is open from 3:45 until 6 p.m. and encompasses the Memorial Building parking lot at the corner of 8th Street and 1st Corso and 8th Street itself from 1st Corso half a block north to the alley.
The Brownville Concert Series presents Darius de Haas
The Brownville Concert Series is thrilled to welcome to Brownville, Darius de Haas in “TIMELESS: From Nat King Cole to Stevie Wonder.” Darius de Haas, of the original Broadway cast of RENT and the singing voice of “Shy Baldwin” from the hit series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel takes us on a musical journey celebrating the legacy of musical giants like Nat King Cole and Sarah Vaughan.