Kirt Manion

Kirt Manion

  • Joined: September 27, 2023
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NCPD K9 Officer Donation

Representatives of Western Star Lodge No. 2 A.F. & A.M. recently donated $1,700 to the Nebraska City Police Department as part of the department’s fund-raising efforts to add a second K9 officer to the force. From left, Western Star Lodge Secretary John Grant and Worshipful Master David Wetrosky present the check to Nebraska City Police Chief Ben Murry and future NCPD K9 handler Officer Jake Stenka. Stenka said an anonymous donor has offered $25,000 toward the new dog if the department matches that amount in its fund-raising. Stenka said the donations are very close to the matching fund mark and he is eager to have the new dog on the force.

Spring Lawn Renovation — Nebraska Extension

Now that April is here, we can start thinking more about renovating our lawns that may have been damaged by winter or the drought. You may need to overseed your lawn, fertilize it or deal with weeds. Make sure you follow the recommended timing for all of these activities to ensure success.

A Celebration of Nebraska Beef

Nebraska is the Beef State. Agriculture is the heart and soul of what we do. One in four jobs in Nebraska is related to agriculture. Beef is essential to our state’s economy. Recently, we celebrated a major win for our state and our beef industry. I joined over 1,000 people in North Platte for the ribbon-cutting of the new Sustainable Beef processing plant. It will process about 1,500 head of cattle per day when fully operational. It will create 850 good-paying jobs. It will also add $1 billion to the local economy each year. This is the power of Nebraskans coming together to solve problems.