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Trailblazer Conference announces postseason soccer awards
Nebraska City athletes were honored with inclusion in the Trailblazer Conference postseason soccer honors. Pioneer boys’ players were Cutler Adams, first team all conference; Zander Brasuhn and Braedon Watkins, second team all conference; and Julian Rodriguez, all conference honorable mention. Pioneer girls’ players were Adeline Wigington, first team all conference; Miesha Oggs and Makenzie Stoll, second team all conference; and Jojo Thon, all conference honorable mention.
NCHS, Lourdes athletes compete at Burke
The Nebraska City and Lourdes track and field teams sent athletes to this year’s NSAA State Track and Field Championships at Burke Stadium.
Nebraska City Softball Memorial Day Tourney
The Nebraska City 18s softball team kicked off its season with a home tournament on Memorial Day weekend. Nebraska City scored wins against the Shockwave Prime, 10-1; the Millard Fury, 7-5; and the Nebraska Outlaws, 5-1, and ended tourney play with a record of 3-1-1. Pictured batting is Hanna Marth.
MJPL to host ‘Color Our World’ summer reading program
Julie Davisjdavis@cherryroad.com Morton-James Public Library will host its 2025 summer reading program, “Color Our World,” beginning June 1. Registration forms, reading logs, and the reading log dropbox will be available…
Nebraska City Food Pantry Can Care-A-Van coming June 9
Press Release The Nebraska City Food Pantry Can Care-A-Van will be held Monday, June 9, 2025. It will be held in conjunction with the KOLN TV Channel 10/11 Can Care-A-Van.…
United Way donates to NC organizations
Photos by Julie Davis
Celebrating 100 Days, 100 Years
Seven centenarians celebrated on the 100th day of 2025 at Ambassador Nebraska City. The group enjoyed music, socializing and cake with punch. Hillcrest Hospice supported the event by providing cake, and they helped serve the residents and families to celebrate such a special milestone. The celebrants range in age from 100 to 102. Pictured from left are Violet Harris, Adeline Wiebusch, June Van Scyoc, John Bescheinen, Betty Harrah, and Lucille Ruffner. The seventh celebrant was unavailable for the photo.
Memorial Day observances planned in Nebraska City
Julie Davisjdavis@cherryroad.com The Nebraska City Veterans Memorial Building and Wyuka Cemetery will the sites for weekend observances of the Memorial Day holiday. Tomorrow (Saturday, May 24) at 10 a.m., six…
Peru State Football at NC Rotary
Wade Halvorsen, defensive coordinator for the Peru State Bobcats football team, spoke to members of the Nebraska City Rotary Club during their weekly meeting at Valentino’s on Wednesday, May 14. Halvorsen spoke about the football program, last year’s 7-3 record, spring football and the upcoming 2025 season, which begins on Saturday, Aug. 30, at the Oak Bowl against Oklahoma Panhandle State. The Bobcats are coached by Head Coach Paul Ockinga. Among the Peru State assistant coaches are former Nebraska City High School Head Football Coach Lou Varley, a longtime coach at Peru, and Trevor Krenk, a former athlete and coach for Nebraska City and Lourdes.