The Nebraska City Community Foundation Fund presented a $5,000 grant to NC Crime Stoppers to help support the work they do to keep neighborhoods safe, encourage community involvement, and ensure local law enforcement has the tools they need.
Great things can result from small beginnings.
Two hundred twenty-four people gathered in the Nebraska City Middle School commons on Thursday, June 26, to learn more about six different animals during the annual Wildlife Encounters presentation hosted by the Morton-James Public Library. Wildlife Educator Jillian Lenz introduced the audience to a blue-and-gold macaw, a champagne ball python, an American alligator, a kinkajou, a fennec fox, and a red kangaroo during her 45-minute program that gave audience members the chance to see the animals up close. A few volunteers even got to pet the python and the alligator. Wildlife Encounters visits Nebraska City each summer as part of the Library’s summer reading program. See more photos from the event online!
The Nebraska City News-Press is excited to announce that the print edition is getting a brand-new look and feel starting on Friday, July 11, thanks to the latest advancements in…
Every summer, Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard hosts internship opportunities. Each intern develops their own project to complete during their summer educational experience to help Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard provide great experiences for visitors.
Playfly Sports and Nebraska Athletics announced Monday the hiring of Kyle Crooks as the new play-by-play voice of Nebraska Football. In his role as the Director of Broadcasting for the Huskers Radio Network, Crooks will also co-host the network’s Sports Nightly show.
The Nebraska City American Legion Seniors baseball team played at Syracuse on Sunday, June 22. Photos by Kirt Manion. Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign…
The Nebraska City 18s travel softball team played three games over the course of two days at the USA State Tournament at Hastings on June 13 and 14. There were 23 teams in the field. See more photos at ncnewspress.com.
Wonderful natural color comes to the Kimmel Gallery in the form of the photography of Stephen Hassler of Peru, publisher and photographer for Your Country Neighbor monthly publication.
Members of the Nebraska City Jaycees set up a fund-raising roadblock at the intersection of 10th Street and Central Avenue on Saturday, June 7. Motorists were encouraged to drop money in the donation cans to help offset the cost of this year’s fireworks show, which is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 5, in the south part of Steinhart Park. Donations are still being accepted for this year’s show. Look for donation containers in Nebraska City businesses or shop at Wild Willy’s Fireworks, which is set to open at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, at 1653 S. 11th St.