Kick off New Year with First Day Hikes
Kick off the new year in the great outdoors by participating in First Day Hikes at Nebraska’s state parks Jan. 1.
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National Weather Service releases Dec. 15 storm details
Following on-scene assessments in southeast Nebraska by trained professionals, the National Weather Service has released additional details on the Dec. 15 storm that hit Otoe County and surrounding areas.
Grant means Head Start on STEM instruction
The University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) recently received an $86,375 grant from Women Investing in Nebraska (WIN) to promote science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in Head Start preschool programs. This is the first WIN grant awarded to UNK in the WIN program’s 10-year history.
Stoltenow named Nebraska Extension dean director
Stoltenow will be the next dean and director of Nebraska Extension. Stoltenow currently serves as assistant director of extension for agriculture and natural resources at North Dakota State University.
Holiday Gift Bag Assembly Team
From left, rear, Margee Spiers, Kerry Kattelman, Janelle Gress, Alexandra Goering, and, front, Pam Frana, Amy Allgood recently gathered to assemble and distribute 8 gift cards and stockings for the eight cancer patients/survivors and 80 gift bags for Nebraska City first responders. The project was a joint effort between the Nebraska City Tourism and Commerce Community Development Group and Spiers’ Christmas Wishes Pay It Forward project .
Retirement wishes
Gina Essink and Tammy Hays will be retiring from the Otoe County Farm Service Agency December 31, 2021, with nearly 70 years of combined service. Over the years, Gina has assisted numerous producers in southeast Nebraska with various farm loan programs, having worked in Nemaha, Gage and Otoe County over the years.
Peru State will host youth bowling camps in January
Peru State Bowling Coordinator Brenda Lutz has announced the college will be hosting two youth bowling camps for grades K-12. The camp for those in kindergarten through third grade will take place Saturday, Jan.
Commencement
University of Nebraska, Lincoln The University of Nebraska–Lincoln conferred 1,344 degrees during commencement exercises Dec. 17 and 18 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Ask Amy with Amy Dickinson
Dear Amy: This little thing has nagged me for many years. My son has had two marriages… both of his wives have never felt comfortable calling me “Dad,” or by my first name. Instead, they have called me “Grampa” in text messages, and even when we’re together.
MORTON-JAMES
MORTON-JAMES PUBLIC LIBRARY Santa took time to visit with Morton-James Public Library Director of Youth Services Amanda Winkler during the Winterpalooza Party on Saturday, Dec. 18.