Arbor Day 5K photos
Arbor Day runners and walkers enjoyed a 5K event originating from the Lied Conference Center and traveling through Arbor Lodge State Park on Saturday, April 26, Nebraska City.
Kirt Manion
Lourdes to present ‘Newsies’ May 2-4
Lourdes Central Catholic high school students will perform the “Newsies” as this year’s Spring Musical. Performances will take place May 2-4 in the Wirth Theatre on the LCC Main Campus. The musical is directed by Ms. Lesley Gould. Performance Dates will be Friday, May 2, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, May 4, at 2 p.m. Tickets are now on sale at www.tix.com. To learn more about the spring musical, visit https://www.lourdescentralcatholic.org/musical.html.
Rotary Club hears presentation on The Acreage event venue
In October 2023, when Josh and Lydia Banderas purchased the 60-acre property that is now The Acreage event venue in Palmyra, they hoped to book 30 weddings before construction concluded. They booked 120.
Editorial Cartoon
Pope Francis by Joe Heller
Legislative Update
As we begin the final one-third of the 2025 Legislative Session, we are preparing for the late-night floor debates, which will begin on Tuesday, April 22. Three days of late-night floor debates are planned for each week for the balance of the session.
Fighting Big Government Failures at the IRS
Tax Day is a time when many Americans feel frustration. The average Nebraskan paid $14,974 in federal taxes last year. They expect efficient services in return. Too often, families and seniors get caught in a web of confusing tax rules. Even worse, bureaucratic failures can cost taxpayers thousands of dollars. That is why I am fighting to fix it and give taxpayers some relief.
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor,
Where Were You?
Last Thursday evening was kinda scary around this neck of the woods.
Keeping Nebraska’s Communities Safe
Nebraska is ‘The Good Life’. It’s one of the best places to live, work, and raise a family. As a lifelong Nebraskan, I’m proud that my husband, Bruce, and I raised our kids in the state we love.
Pioneer soccer getting set for postseason
The Nebraska City girls’ and boys’ soccer teams will wrap up the regular season and get set for the Trailblazer Conference tournament this week. On Tuesday, April 22, the Pioneer girls’ team (0-9) was scheduled to play at Auburn (0-7). On Tuesday, April 22, the Pioneer boys’ team (1-6) was scheduled to play at Lincoln Lutheran/Raymond Central/Parkview Christian (6-2) with another match to follow on Thursday, April 24, at Waverly (5-5).