Substitutes at Nebraska City Public Schools will see a little more in their paychecks this fall, and parents will have to begin paying for school lunches again when school resumes in August. The Nebraska City Public Schools board of education approved supplemental rates for substitute teacher pay, tuition, bus fees, and student lunches during the board's May 9 regular meeting.
A comprehensive review of research published between 1990 and 2020 studying the link between physical activity and mental health outcomes determined that nearly 90 percent of all peer-reviewed, published research reported a positive, statistically significant relationship between exercise/physical activity and mental health. Conducted by the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation, the review found that 1,029 of the 1,158 experimental studies examined reported significant positive relationships between physical activity and mental health outcomes. General physical activity, a broad descriptor referring to the amount of daily or weekly physical activity people engage in irrespective of type, had the greatest number of positive studies of any type of physical activity, followed by cardiovascular and aerobic activity and yoga. Authors of the review concluded that their findings illustrate that exercise and movement can now be considered mainstream elements of mental health care.
The Morton-James Public Library, 923 1st Corso, invites you to join in casual community conversation in the Library’s Kimmel Gallery Thursday, May 19. Three meetings times are available: 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m., or 7 p.m.
The Otoe County Clerk's Office has released the official results of the county's voting in the May 10, 2022, primary elections. Third Congressional district Republican Adrian Smith, 1,568 Mike Calhoun, 844 Democrat David J.
The importance of giving back to one's community is a value that parents can instill in their children at an early age. Learning about worthy causes in local communities can help develop empathy in children and give them insight into those who live outside of their social and economic spheres. In addition, encouraging children to take part in community service can teach them skills they would not necessarily learn in the classroom.
Nebraska City Public School musicians wrapped up the 2021-22 school year with events at the high school on Monday and Tuesday, May 9 and 10. The high school choir performed for the final time this year during an event on Monday which featured some singer-chosen favorites and successful district music entries. Band members from sixth to 12th grades joined in on the fun on Tuesday with the annual BandFest. Jazz bands were featured as well as the sixth-grade band, the seventh and eighth grade band, the high school band and the combination of all band members for a selection to close the evening. Senior members of the Pioneer band were honored and saluted as the rest of the high school band played Fare Thee Well as a sendoff. The Nebraska City Fine Arts Boosters had fundraisers both nights with an ice cream social on Monday and a Fine Arts Dads Tailgate event on Tuesday. The Fine Arts Boosters are currently raising funds so the band can have new uniforms for the 2022-23 school year. Members of the high school band completed their school year with a trip to both march at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City and also to enjoy the rides on a fun Wednesday.
Summer's on its way, Nebraska City, and the downtown Farmers Market is back and bigger than before. The market, which got underway on Thursday, May 12, will offer a Kids Korner this year, featuring crafts and hands-on activities.
Eighty-seven seniors at Nebraska City High School received their high school diplomas during commencement ceremonies at the school on Mother’s Day, May 8, 2022. Delivering opening remarks was NCHS senior Dalton Cooper. Honored senior speakers were Caleb Poggemeyer and Braydon Thornton. NCHS senior Shelby Todd delivered the closing remarks. Also speaking at the commencement were NCHS Principal Brian Hoover and Nebraska City Public Schools Superintendent Mark Fritch. Music was provided by senior choir members for the selection “Lean On Me.” Members of the Nebraska City High School band also provided music at the event.
I have no doubt that as readers of the Nebraska City News Press read my “DOGMA BUSTIN’” op-ed’s they will conclude that I do not support the dogma of Nebraska governor, Pete Ricketts or his kind.
Listed below are the April additions to the Morton-James Public Library’s collections. The library is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.