Kirt Manion

Kirt Manion

Reasons to be concerned about your vision

Recently, I had a gentleman come for an annual wellness visit. He hadn’t had one for quite some time, and I could tell he was a little uncertain about what to expect. He was patient while we reviewed his family history, and tolerant while we talked about diet and exercise, but he’d had enough when I asked about the last time he’d been to the dentist and the eye doctor. “What is this about?” he asked me, somewhat exasperated. I suppose people don’t usually expect to go to their primary care doctor and have her nag them about their teeth or their eyes!

Pioneers stretch lead, win at Palmyra

Nebraska City stretched a two-point first quarter lead to a 14-point halftime advantage using an 18-point second quarter and went on for a 57-40 win in boys’ basketball action at Palmyra on Friday, Feb. 14.

NSAA announces Champions for Coaches recipients

Tiffany Gochenhour, the Nebraska City unified bowling coach, is one of 28 recipients of the 2024-2025 NSAA Champions for Coaches Award. This annual recognition honors outstanding coaches who demonstrate exceptional dedication to students, schools, and communities across Nebraska.