The Nebraska City Historical Society, the states pre-eminent historic preservation organization, originated in 1937 to preserve and protect the history and stories of Nebraska City’s founding members and early settlement.
First and third Mondays: LEGO Club, Morton-James Public Library, 923 1st Corso, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Builders ages 8 and older are welcome. 402-873-5609.
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) announced today that her staff will hold local office hours for constituents in Otoe and Cass Counties on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. These office hours serve as a convenient opportunity for constituents to speak in person directly with Senator Fischer’s staff to receive help with casework and other issues at the federal level.
The Nemaha Natural Resources District Board of Directors met on Thursday, April 10.
The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Winter 2024-2025 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards.
The 2025 recipients of the Harry Bischof Memorial Scholarship received their awards from the Nebraska City Volunteer Fire Department on April 9. Pat Gude, Bischof’s grandson, presented the $1,000 scholarships to the students. Picture from left are Gude, Addyson Griepenstroh, Brayden Earll and Tarryn Godsey.
Representatives of Western Star Lodge No. 2 A.F. & A.M. recently donated $1,700 to the Nebraska City Police Department as part of the department’s fund-raising efforts to add a second K9 officer to the force. From left, Western Star Lodge Secretary John Grant and Worshipful Master David Wetrosky present the check to Nebraska City Police Chief Ben Murry and future NCPD K9 handler Officer Jake Stenka. Stenka said an anonymous donor has offered $25,000 toward the new dog if the department matches that amount in its fund-raising. Stenka said the donations are very close to the matching fund mark and he is eager to have the new dog on the force.
Nebraska Municipal Power Pool (NMPP) Energy awarded Jeff Kohrs, General Manager of Nebraska City Utilities with the Bob Arraj Service Award at the NMPP Energy Annual Conference on March 19.
First and third Mondays: LEGO Club, Morton-James Public Library, 923 1st Corso, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Builders ages 8 and older are welcome. 402-873-5609.
April is Autism Awareness Month and the Nebraska City Police Department is helping to raise awareness about autism with a special commemorative shoulder patch that shows Arbor Lodge on the backdrop of a collection of puzzle pieces that symbolize autism’s complex nature. Proceeds from patch sales will help fund the NCPD’s Project Lifesaver program, which can help reunite individuals who might wander away from safety because of a cognitive condition and their families. Patches are $10 each and can be purchased at the Nebraska City Police Department, 1518 Central Ave. Project Lifesaver services are available to any resident of Nebraska City free of charge if that person meets the eligibility criteria. Call 402-873-6666 or email nebraskacitypolice@nc-pd.org for more information.