Now in the second year of their partnership, the Arbor Day Foundation and office furniture company Branch are working together to plant trees in the United States and Canada. The projects were funded by Branch’s
Much has been made of the value of hobbies in providing a distraction from the daily grind. The value of escapism is hard to define, but many successful professionals find that having a hobby that has nothing to do with their profession provides a much-needed respite during those times when work becomes overwhelming.
The Nebraska City High School FFA chapter wrapped up the 2022 FFA Week celebration on Friday, Feb. 25, with Drive Your Tractor to School Day. Pictured from left are Zachery Bassinger with his John Deere 8130, Andrew Stukenholtz with his Case IH 400, and Cutler Adams with his John Deere 8320R. INSET: Isabella Dominguez brought her Polaris RZR ATV to the high school on Friday. Designated as a national week in 1947, the week of George Washington’s birthday, National FFA Week runs from Saturday to Saturday each year. The week of George Washington’s birthday was selected to celebrate the impact he had on agriculture. Photos by Julie Davis
Summer vacations were once an annual tradition for millions of families across the globe. Warm weather getaways to idyllic beaches and welcoming resorts have long helped families make lasting memories, and revisiting that trend can be good for everyone.
The fresh, bright flavor of lemon can bring a cheery ambiance to any occasion when it makes an appearance in delicious recipes. Lemon essence seems ripe for spring and summer entertaining, and can feature prominently in Easter desserts. Such is the case with this recipe for "Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake" from "The Pampered Chef® Stoneware Inspirations" by The Pampered Chef® Test Kitchens.
Members of the Lourdes boys’ basketball team hold up their District Championship plaque following their state tournament clinching victory at Norfolk on Monday night. See inside this issue for more coverage of the game and watch for more coverage in the paper including our salute page honoring the Knights. Photo by Kirt Manion
Listed below are the February additions to the Morton-James Public Library’s collections. The library is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.
Nebraska City Public Schools are pleased to announce Matt Thompson as the High School Assistant Principal/Activities Director starting in the 2022/2023 school year. Thompson currently teaches at the High School and Middle School and has coached multiple activities including Head Boys Basketball Coach during his seven years at Nebraska City.
If you’re short on space, try your hand at creating a patio or container garden. Containers fit well on an apartment patio or balcony, as well as in larger landscapes. The key to being successful involves using large containers, a good growing media, and selecting vegetables and flowering plants sized right for growing in containers.
Nebraska City High School will present "Shrek the Musical" tonight (March 4) and tomorrow (March 5) at the high school auditorium, 141 Steinhart Park Rd. Curtain time is 7 p.m.