NCHS, Lourdes athletes compete at Burke
The Nebraska City and Lourdes track and field teams sent athletes to this year’s NSAA State Track and Field Championships at Burke Stadium.
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Nebraska City Softball Memorial Day Tourney
The Nebraska City 18s softball team kicked off its season with a home tournament on Memorial Day weekend. Nebraska City scored wins against the Shockwave Prime, 10-1; the Millard Fury, 7-5; and the Nebraska Outlaws, 5-1, and ended tourney play with a record of 3-1-1. Pictured batting is Hanna Marth.
Huskers tabbed No. 3 seed at Chapel Hill Regional
Nebraska (32-27) has been selected as the No. 3 seed for the NCAA Regional in Chapel Hill, N.C., and will play second-seeded Oklahoma (35-20) on Friday, May 30 at 4 p.m. CT on ESPN+.
Pioneers wrap season at district golf
The Nebraska City boys’ golf team wrapped up its 2025 spring season at the Class B-4 District tournament at Jackrabbit Run Golf Course in Grand Island on May 19.
Athlete of the Year Voting
Alex Martinez was the last athlete to be named as an Athlete of the Week in the Nebraska City News-Press. Voting for the contest is wrapping up with the last day to vote being June 1.
Commercial State Bank Scholarships awarded
Press Release Commercial State Bank recently named winners of their $500 scholarships from Nebraska City High School and Nebraska City Lourdes. Henry Baumert of Lourdes… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
‘Echoes of an Era’ set June 5 at MJPL
Speaker Paul Siebert will present a program, “Echoes of an Era” on June 5, 2025 at 7 p.m. at Morton-James Public Library Kimmel Gallery, 923 1st Corso.
Honoring our Nebraska Police Officers
Day and night or rain and shine, the brave men and women in blue are working tirelessly to keep our communities safe.
LCC hosts 2025 commencement
Julie Davisjdavis@cherryroad.com Twenty-six graduates joined the ranks of Lourdes Central Catholic alumni following the 025 commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 18. Lourdes Principal Jon Borer… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Plants and pollinators are sure signs of spring
This time of year is always so much fun to see my plants returning to their flowering glory again and bringing in all the great pollinator insects. There are so many great species of bees, butterflies, flies, beetles, and other insects that help pollinate our plants.