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Mushroom ecology discussed during Grimm’s Garden presentation
Mushroom hunter Chance Brueggemann puts the same effort and enthusiasm into his fungal hunts as he did searching for Pokemon as a kid: His goal is to find them all.Brueggemann, whose main work at Indian Cave State Park has involved woodland restoration, found that the park’s woodland offered excellent opportunities for him to pursue his passion for mushrooms.
New Year’s resolutions to be discussed at February Hot Topics
NCTC’s Commerce and Business Improvement Committee’s next monthly Hot Topics event is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb.
Support Nebraska wildlife conservation this tax season
Nebraskans receiving an income tax refund this year have an opportunity to support wildlife and habitat conservation.On Line 47 of the Nebraska state income tax form, 1040N, individuals may donate $1 or more of their tax refund to the Nebraska Wildlife Conservation Fund, which is used to help several hundred species in Nebraska that are rare, endangered or threatened.Tax refund donations have benefited native wildlife, fish, and plants over the years, including the Blanding’s turtle, swift fox, peregrine falcon, bald eagle, songbirds, blowout penstemon and at-risk pollinators like monarch butterflies and bumble bees.
Road vacation public hearing set Feb. 27 in NC
The Otoe County Board of Commissioners will host a public hearing during the board’s Feb.
American Legion District 12 convention set March 9
In promoting patriotism, good citizenship, peace, and security, the American Legion and Auxiliary will host the District 12 Convention on Saturday, March 9, in Weeping Water.Registration begins at 8 a.m.
Reducing radon decreases exposure to lung cancer
More than 21,000 lung cancer deaths a year are from exposure to radon gas, according to the Centers for Disease Control.Nebraska is third in the nation with the potential for high radon levels behind Iowa and Pennsylvania.
Nonresident Nebraska turkey permits sold out
No more 2024 Nebraska spring turkey hunting permits are available to nonresidents.
Troopers arrest drivers after five separate pursuits
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested several people after five separate vehicle or foot last week, including one that began in Otoe County.On Wednesday, Jan.
NC Veterans Memorial Building kitchen and stage projects set for 2024
Two large projects at the Nebraska City Veterans Memorial Building—upgrades to the building’s kitchen and stage—are either underway or about to begin.Jim Kuhn, president of the Nebraska City Veterans Memorial Building Project board, updated the Nebraska City City Council on project progress during the Jan.