Community Calendar 4-4-25
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Ribbon cutting set for new KNCB glass recycling site
Nebraska City Tourism & Commerce is excited to share the news that Keep Nebraska City Beautiful has secured a glass recycling location for community use.
Sports Briefs 4-5-25
Kirt Manionkmanion@cherryroad.com Nebraska City boys’ soccer (0-3) competed against three foes last week. Nebraska City lost, 2-1, to the Platte on March 24; lost, 3-1, to Gross Catholic on March…
State Wrestling Champion Commended
Makayla Vasser shakes hands with Nebraska City Mayor Bryan Bequette after the mayor read a proclamation commending her as the 2025 Class A 190 Pound Girls State Wrestling Champion. Vasser compiled a 42-0 record during the 2024-2025 season, with 34 wins by pin, and she is the first Class A Girls State Wrestling champion in the history of Nebraska City High School. Pictured with Vasser are Nebraska City High School Activities Director Matt Thompson and Nebraska City High School Head Girls Wresting Coach Ron Schaulis. Also pictured is Nebraska City Chief of Police Ben Murry, who was among those in the audience who rose to give Vasser a standing ovation at the conclusion of the proclamation reading.
Keep NC Beautiful plans April 12 e-cycling event
Press Release Keep Nebraska City Beautiful will sponsor an Electronics Collection Event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 12, at the parking lot of the Rowe Memorial Public…
NEMA marks Severe Weather Awareness Week
The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is highlighting the message of preparedness during Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 24-28.
NCHS seeks Athletic Hall of Fame nominations
Nominations are being sought for the Nebraska City High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Nominees can be former athletes, coaches, teams or contributors.
Publisher accepts ‘Jaylee’s Wish’ manuscript
Covenant Books has agreed to publish “Jaylee’s Wish” by Margaret Spiers.
American Legion District 12 annual convention in NC
American Legion Post 8 Commander Bruce Madsen welcomed members of the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary posts from the Department of Nebraska District 12 to the Nebraska City Veterans Memorial Building on Saturday, March 15, for the annual district convention. The event brought together Legion and Auxiliary members from Beaver Crossing, Bennet, Cordova, Denton, Eagle, Elmwood, Garland, Greenwood, Hallam, Havelock, Hickman, Louisville, Milford, Nebraska City, Nehawka, Palmyra, Plattsmouth, Pleasant Dale, Seward, Syracuse, Talmage, Union, Utica, Waverly, and Weeping Water. The convention featured morning presentations by Jim Kuhn on the Nebraska City Veterans Memorial Building Project, Leon Haith on the 50 Mile March Foundation, and Jason Stiener on HEROSTOCK, as well as a Post Everlasting Memorial Service. Afternoon activities included separate business meetings for Legion and Auxiliary members.
Artifact Show features talk on upcoming exhibit on Big Blue Reservation
Visitors to the annual Native American Artifact Show at the Missouri River Basin-Lewis and Clark Visitor Center on March 8 were treated to a preview of an upcoming traveling exhibit, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at how the exhibit came together.