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In the United States, 1 in 14 seniors doesn’t know where their next meal will come from, according to data from Feeding America. The Food Bank of Lincoln helps alleviate senior hunger by administering the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) in Lancaster, Otoe and Saunders counties. Through this USDA food-assistance program, eligible seniors receive monthly bags of shelf-stable foods from all the major food groups: grains, fruits and vegetables, meat and dairy.

Despite the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic development opportunities remain strong in Nebraska City. “Our opportunities for business recruitment are up substantially,” said Dan Mauk, executive director of the Nebraska City Area Economic Development Corporation.

On Jan 20, 2022, the Runza® Restaurant in Syracuse celebrated it’s one-year anniversary. In the past year, locals and passersby have enjoyed fan favorite Runzas and onion rings.

Nebraska State Troopers have arrested the subject of an ongoing homicide investigation after a standoff in St. Paul Thursday, Feb.

Running is a way of life for many individuals. When others witness just how fit and content some runners seem to be, they may want to follow suit.

The Nebraska City City Council met on Monday, Feb. 21, and took the following actions: Proclaimed March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in Nebraska City; Approved recommendations from the Board of Public Works for equipment and vehicle purchases as follows: A replacement locator and transmitter for a horizontal boring machine: $24,381; A 2022 one-and-a-half ton Ford 4x4 crew cab and chassis: $62,795; and a 2023 Ford F-550 4x4 with single man aerial lift: $250,866; Approved a recommendation by the Board of Public Works for the construction of two substations and upgrading a 24.9KV distribution line in Bennet: $636,820.44; Accepted the FY 20-21 Nebraska City Utilities Annual Audit Report from KPMG; Accepted the FY 20-21 Nebraska City Annual Audit Report from BKD; Accepted a bid of $68,000 for the FY 21-22 audits of the City of Nebraska City, Nebraska City Utilities, and the Nebraska City Airport Authority from BKD, with 5 percent increases for FY 22-23 ($71,400) and FY 23-24 (($74,950); Adjusted pricing for the city food courts for food vendor event participation; Approved a note modification agreement with City Tap House LLC; Passed Ordinance 3082-22 to approve the sale of property located at 1402 1st Corso; and Awarded a bid of $406,339.79 to M.E.