I had a friend in high school who was generally considered a bit odd. He didn’t dress quite right, never knew how to “read the room,” and often talked far too long and in far to much detail about computers— at a time when very few households even had one.
The Brownville Concert Series is thrilled to welcome Jonathan Karrant to Brownville. Acclaimed singer Jonathan Karrant performs some of the most beloved songs from The Great American Songbook. With a repertoire that spans classic jazz standards and contemporary interpretations, Karrant brings a modern elegance to the timeless genre of jazz. It’s sure to be one you won’t want to miss! The shows will be in cabaret on Friday & Saturday, October 3rd & 4th at 7:30pm, and in concert on Sunday, October 5th at 2:00pm. We give special thanks to John & Mary Lauber and Larry & Kim Kruger for helping to sponsor these shows.
Julie Davisjdavis@cherryroad.com Nebraska City Utilities General Manager Jon Borer was the featured speaker at the September Hot Topics, and he discussed the timing for and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Otoe County Arrests
Vernon Christiansen, age 59, appeared in Otoe County Court on Friday, Sept. 19, to be sentenced for his involvement in a July automobile accident that claimed the life of a six-year-old child at a Nebraska City Farmers Market at the Veterans Memorial Building.
Nebraska City’s cross country runners competed at the Clarinda Invite on Sept. 9.
Governor Jim Pillen recently appointed Amy Warner of Edison as director for District 5 and re-appointed Mark Spurgin of Paxton as District 7 director of the Nebraska Wheat Board (NWB). Both were officially sworn in during the board’s first-quarter meeting, held August 6, 2025, in Lincoln. The meeting also included officer elections for the 2025–2026 fiscal year, during which Tyson Narjes was elected Chair and Mary Eisenzimmer was elected Vice Chair.
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Political Violence by Joe Heller
I can’t believe how crops have changed this past week. Seems like they have been at the “green and growing” stage and almost overnight look like harvest will begin soon.