Editorial Cartoon 1-24-25
MLK by Joe Heller
Kirt Manion
It’s Here
Lately I’ve been reminded of a blockbuster movie from my youth. It contains a scene that even those who never saw the film are likely to recognize. A sleeping family is jolted awake, and from the foot of the bed the young daughter sings “they’re here!”
State of the State
The Legislature is nearing the end of the period for new bill introductions. Committee hearings will be held in the afternoons, beginning on Wednesday, January 22nd and continuing through the end of March. Debate on proposed changes to the rules governing the legislative process, is expected to begin next week with consideration of legislation advancing from Committee to occur during the morning sessions.
Oh, Baby . . . Indeed It Is Cold Outside!
Right now, at this very moment I am trying to tell myself it isn’t too cold to go out and start my car. The problem is my “practical” self knows I’m not telling the truth.
Vasser, Pioneers show excellence at home tourney
Makayla Vasser continued her excellence on Saturday, Jan. 18, during the Pioneers’ home tournament, the Rumble in River Country.
Knight boys’ team scores fourth win
A 49-40 final decision game the Lourdes boys’ basketball team its fourth win of the campaign during action on Jan. 16 at home.
Nebraska City claims silver bracket crown at home
Nebraska City won the silver bracket of the Rumble in River Country boys’ dual tournament at the Pioneer gym on Saturday, Jan. 18.
Pioneer basketball battles three games in four days
The Nebraska City boys’ basketball team dropped games at Wahoo, 70-23, on Jan. 14; at Plattsmouth, 49-43, on Jan. 16; and at Malcolm, 49-28, on Jan. 17.
Pioneer girls’ basketball battles three on the road
The Nebraska City girls’ basketball team’s record stands at 5-8 after a series of road games last week against Wahoo, Plattsmouth and Malcolm.
Lourdes girls’ team enjoying another winning streak
After seeing their seven-game win streak come to an end against Johnson-Brock (13-1) on Jan. 7, the Lourdes girls’ basketball team responded by winning their next four games, including wins last week against Class C1 Auburn, 35-21, on Jan. 14; Class D1 Weeping Water, 55-36 on Jan. 16, and Sidney (Iowa), a team considered to be C2 by the Nebraska classification system, 56-33, on Jan. 18.