Crime Stoppers offers reward for information on attempted robbery
Press Release On Saturday, January 4, at 5:10 a.m., an armed individual attempted to rob the NP Mart on South 11th Street. The individual left on foot, possibly north and…
Community
Lourdes grad named National Guard Soldier of the Year
Kevin Hynes Nebraska National Guard A 2022 graduate of Lourdes Central Catholic, Joseph Kearney, was recently honored as the Nebraska Army National Guard Soldier of the Year. Specialist Kearney is…
Christmas Wishes Paying It Forward presents gifts to CHI Health St. Mary’s patients, staff
Julie Davisjdavis@cherryroad.com Christmas came early to CHI Health St. Mary’s as Jaylee Hoyle, Christmas Wishes Paying It Forward ambassador, presented gift bags for patients and staff to Dr. Dan DeFreece,…
43rd annual Advent Recital brings spirit of Christmas to NC
Story and photos by Julie Davisjdavis@cherryroad.com The 43rd annual Nebraska City Advent Recital took place at St. Mary Catholic Church on Sunday, Dec. 8, beginning at 6 p.m. Nineteen Christmas…
Citizen’s EDGE holiday food drive benefits NC Food Pantry
Press Release During November, third graders at Hayward Elementary learned about caring for others from Mary Stevenson, volunteer from the local Community Food Pantry located at the Methodist church. Mrs.…
MJPL hosting News-Press photo exhibit this month
Press Release “The Nebraska City News-Press: Past, Present and Future” is the exhibit for December at the Morton-James Public Library’s Kimmel Gallery. The exhibit will run through December 28 and…
Investiture ceremony marks start of Chief Justice Funke’s Nebraska Supreme Court term
Family, friends and colleagues gathered in the Rotunda of the State Capitol in Lincoln Nov.
Southwestern CC volleyball welcomes Ivey Dostal to roster
Southwestern Community College (SWCC) is excited to announce the signing of Ivey Dostal, a talented and accomplished volleyball player from Nebraska City High School, who will join the Spartans for the 2025 season.
10 veterans receive Quilts of Valor at NC Memorial Building
The Blue Star Mothers Chapter 1 of Nebraska in Nebraska City awarded Quilts of Valor to 10 veterans in two ceremonies at the Nebraska City Veterans Memorial Building on Saturday, Nov.
Otoe County sees 77 percent voter turnout in general election
The Otoe County Clerk’s Office has released unofficial results for the 2024 general election.Voter turnout in the county was 76.59 percent, with 6,097 ballots cast on Election Day and 2,218 voters taking advantage of early voting opportunities.In national and statewide races, Donald Trump and JD Vance received 5,628 votes in Otoe County, while Kamala Harris and Tim Walz received 2,454 votes.U.S.