Steamboat Trace Trail closed for firearm deer season
The Steamboat Trace Trail will be closed for firearm hunting season from Jan. 1 to 15, 2023.
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If is sounds too good to be true
At my house, classic TV is a given. My 93-year-old father-in-law enjoys watching reruns of westerns, Perry Mason, Andy Griffith, and Gomer Pyle. With these old favorites come commercials targeting an aging population: Medicare Advantage plans, reverse mortgages, and “miracle solutions” for neuropathy, with free consultations for the first 250 people who call!
Catch these Game and Parks education events in January
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in January. Here are some opportunities: Nature Inquiry Workshop Series set for early childhood educators The Nature Inquiry Workshop Series is a weekly virtual event for early childhood educators starting Jan. 3. The workshops — at 6 p.m. — are free.
School board conducts regular meeting
Greg Mueller was recognized for his years of service to the Syracuse Board of Education at their Dec.19, 2022 meeting. Mueller served for 16 years.
2023 Crop Production Clinics begin January 4
Beginning Jan. 4, the 2023 Nebraska Crop Production Clinics will feature live presentations and present research updates and information tailored to regional crop issues and grower interests. Sponsored by Nebraska Extension, the programs will be held on nine days throughout January, with the final clinic offered on January 24. A few new opportunities will be available for 2023. At the Mead (Jan. 11) and York (Jan. 20) locations the sessions will focus on topics relevant to commercial applicators and will still meet pesticide license recertification requirements. The clinic on January 24th will be in partnership with the Nebraska Agribusiness Association Expo and will include free admission to the Expo trade-show. 2023 Clinic dates and locations: January 4 — Gering Civic Center, Gering January 5 — Mid-Plains Community College – South Campus, North Platte January 10 — Northeast Community College, Norfolk January 11 — Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC), Mead. Commercial Applicator Focused training.
Governor-Elect Pillen announces Board of Regents resignation
Nebraska Governor-elect Jim Pillen announced his resignation from the University of Nebraska Board of Regents effective January 4th, 2023. “It has been an extraordinary honor to serve as a member of the Board of Regents,” said Governor-elect Pillen.
Governor, First Lady launch Nebraska Capitol Art Experience
On Dec. 21, Governor Pete Ricketts and First Lady Susanne Shore launched the Nebraska Capitol Art Experience, an initiative to connect all Nebraskans to the artwork in the state’s Capitol building. They were joined by Jessica Jarosh, managing director at Bailey Lauerman, whose Nebraska-based team produced a dynamic video telling the story of the art.
NCAEDC received official notice
Nebraska City Area Economic Development Corp. (NCAEDC) recently received official notice of the award of $255,000 to support adding 90 licensed childcare positions in Otoe County.
New Lincoln South Beltway befuddling for some truckers, other motorists
The Lincoln South Beltway has been open for just over a week, but some motorists appear to still be bewildered about getting on the four-lane expressway. A reporter who drove the area on Thursday found at least two, eastbound semi-trailer trucks who mistakenly turned onto the old route through south Lincoln, one that takes trucks on a stop-and-go urban street with 17 stoplights, rather than continuing on to the 11mile, $352-million beltway.
Area Youth Place at Sneak a Peek Cattle Show
Three area youth placed at the Sneak A Peek Preview cattle show held at the Kimmel Ag Center in Syracuse earlier this month. In Ring A Market Animal, Annalynn Beach, Palmyra, placed fifth overall with her Champion Maintainer Steer.