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NCHS receives Cognia recognition

Nebraska City High School completed its National Accreditation process last year and was the only school in the state of Nebraska awarded the “Values Driven Award of Excellence.” Pictured in the Cognia presentation are Shannon Vogler of Cognia, with NCHS Principal Brian Hoover, and Kate Sherwin, NCPS Coordinator of Engagement, Curriculum and Instruction.The Nebraska City Leadership Team from left to right back row: Matt Thompson, Jenna Howell, Tom Ahlschwede, Lacey Glasford; Front row: Corey Kenter, Justin Aaberg, Tammy Blobaum, Stefanie Wenz, and Tiffany Gochenour.

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Lewis and Clark Center turns 20

More than 1,100 people celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center this past weekend.On Friday, August 25, almost 600 students, teachers and chaperones participated in a special Living History Day that focused on activities at the Center’s new fort, which is still under construction.Students could explore 12 different sites and visit with 15 re-enactors, said Center Executive Director Doug Friedli, including boatmen, buckskinners, trappers, hide skinners, woodworkers, blacksmiths, soldiers, rope makers, and mountain men.

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