Morton-James Public Library February events announced
The Morton-James Public Library has announced its February events calendar. Featured this month in the Kimmel Gallery is Bennet artist and designer Danielle Dewees.
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Game and Parks Commissioners approve recreation grant awards
The next phase of the Tree City Trails project, which will connect the Nebraska City Softball Complex with North 11th Street, received a grant award of $250,000 late last month. The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant will be used to build a 4,400-foot-long concrete hike/bike trail connecting existing sidewalks to downtown and neighborhoods with the softball complex.
University of Nebraska, Omaha, academic honors
Nearly 5,000 students are being recognized for their academic achievements during the fall 2021 semester at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) with inclusion on the chancellor's and/or dean's list.
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Romans 8:38-39 “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
5 benefits of game play for children
Parents walk a fine line when trying to determine how much time to allow their kids to engage in game play. Game play has traditionally had a bad reputation, but parents can rest assured that by letting their children get involved in entertaining games of all types, including video games, they're actually helping their youngsters in various ways.
NSP updates I-80 crash from Jan. 30
One person involved in a crash that occurred Sunday morning in Hamilton County has died. The crash remains under investigation by the Nebraska State Patrol. Preliminary investigation shows that at approximately 6:00 a.m. Sunday, an Aurora Police Officer was traveling eastbound on I-80 near mile marker 318. The officer observed a Toyota Corolla driving recklessly and unable to maintain its lane.
Treestock to become annual Nebraska City summer festival
After a successful introduction last Independence Day weekend, Treestock will become an annual festival for Nebraska City residents and visitors to enjoy. Nebraska City Tourism and Commerce made the announcement during the organization's 97th annual banquet Jan.
Two arrested following overnight pursuits
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested two people following separate pursuits overnight. At approximately 11:25 p.m. Friday, a trooper observed a Buick Regal traveling at 115 miles per hour on Interstate 80 near Grand Island, at mile marker 317.
Funding available for farmers to establish Soil Health Demonstration Projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is continuing an effort to enhance the adoption of soil health practices through the establishment of Soil Health Management Demonstration Projects. Landowners interested in applying for funding to establish a soil health demonstration project should submit their application to NRCS by Friday, Feb. 18.
MJPL releases February youth activities schedule
The Morton-James Public Library has released its schedule of youth activities for the month of February. Art Rocks Story Time Wednesday, Feb.