50th Wedding Anniversary
Come join us March 20 as we celebrate Sterling E. and Glennia J Sand's 50th wedding anniversary! Sterling and Glennia were joined in holy matrimony on March 22, 1972.
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Otoe County deputies save man from train
Otoe County Sheriff ’s deputies responded to a business north of Nebraska City on Thursday, March 10, for a report of a 60-year-old Iowa man in a mental health crisis. When deputies arrived, they made contact with the man, who was sitting in his vehicle.
Nebraska Public Media offers text messaging service for busy parents, caregivers
Nebraska Public Media has teamed up with Bright by Text to put expert tips, games and resources in the hands of parents, family members and other caregivers through a new text messaging service. When parents and caregivers – including grandparents, aunts, uncles, babysitters and nannies – sign up for Bright by Text messages, they’ll receive helpful information that focuses on raising little ones – from pregnancy through age 8.
$120K Pick 5 ticket sold in Lincoln
Lincoln, NE – March 14, 2022 – One lucky player who bought a Nebraska Pick 5 ticket for the Friday, March 11 drawing is holding a ticket worth $120,000. The Nebraska Lottery has confirmed that one ticket sold for Friday’s Nebraska Pick 5 draw matched all five winning numbers for the $120,000 jackpot.
For Ukraine
What began less than two weeks ago as a good idea--helping the Ukrainian people--quickly grew into a fabulous afternoon of family, food, fellowship, and fundraising. I attend a Lutheran church in Auburn, and our pastor’s wife grew up in the Ukraine.
Leadership NC Class 17 selects Steinhart Park beautification, bench as class project
The wayfinding sign that helps residents and visitors find their way to the attractions along Steinhart Park Road will soon be improved with flowers and shrubs selected and planted by members of the Leadership Nebraska City Class 17.
Platte River plans
On Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, Governor Pete Ricketts was in Kearney and Nebraska City touting his plan to build a $500M water system in Colorado.
Vasser impresses at AAU State
Makayla Vasser continued to turn heads with strong performances at the recent AAU state tournament in Kearney. She earned a tournament championship in the 6tn through 8th grade division at heavyweight by pinning all three of her opponents.
Plants that can keep bugs away from outdoor living spaces
Outdoor living spaces have become increasingly popular among homeowners in recent years, and that popularity grew even more over the last year. As social distancing guidelines issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic encouraged people to stay home as much as possible, a desire for accessible, enjoyable outdoor spaces grew. A 2020 study of Google trends data from the home decor retailer Living Spaces found that searches for items such as patio daybeds and small-space outdoor furniture grew by more than 200 percent between the early part of 2020 and the middle of the year.
NCHS Class of 1952 plans 70th reunion
Plans are already underway for the 70th reunion of the Nebraska City High School Class of 1952, which will take place Memorial Day Weekend. Organizers have contacted the 19 surviving members of the 64-student class, which was the smallest class in NCHS history.