One late summer day, fresh out of residency and seeing patients for the first time as a full-fledged family physician, I examined a young man who had a fever, fatigue, and a bad headache. Considering the time of year, influenza was low on the list of possibilities, and COVID-19 did not yet exist. After a physical exam and listening to his story, I ordered some tests, which resulted in a diagnosis of West Nile virus.
The 2022 Cornhusker State Games wrapped up on Sunday, July 24, concluding more than a week of amateur sports festival competitions. The purpose of the Games is to provide top-quality amateur competition in a wide range of activities.
Blue Star Mothers, Chapter No. 1 of Nebraska City, honored seven veterans with Quilts of Valor during an award ceremony on Saturday, July 30, in Syracuse following the Otoe County Fair Parade.
Football is less than 30 days away from the Peru State football team kicking off the season in the Coach “O” era. The Heart of America Athletic Conference has recently announced the Preseason Coaches’ Poll for the Heart North and South conferences.
Some eyebrows shot up this spring in the Nebraska Legislature when lawmakers approved $8.3 million to complete eight miles of crushed-limestone, bike-hike trail to link recreation trails coming from Omaha and Lincoln.
Wednesday morning, July 27, was the time for competitors in the 149th Otoe County Fair’s Open Class events to bring their entries to the fairgrounds. Evelyn Boyd of Nebraska City had entries in several categories including antiques, needlework, and flowers. Her daughter said, “This is Mom’s day. We block it out on the calendar and come to the fair to help bring in her entries.” Photo By Julie Davis
This month, I issued a proclamation declaring July 2022 as “Victims of Communism Month” in Nebraska. This is the second year in a row that I’ve issued this proclamation as a way to highlight the atrocities committed by Communist governments. There’s no clearer example than the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), whose regime is a human rights abuser to its own people. In recent years, the CCP has ruthlessly crushed dissent in Hong Kong. It has committed genocide against ethnic Uighurs. And it is one of the world’s worst abusers of religious freedom.
For the 7th consecutive year, the Community Memorial Hospital District Board, now doing business as Syracuse Area Health, has voted not to increase the property tax levy. The tax receipts for the hospital this coming year will remain the same as the last six years at $120,156.81. Total Revenue for Syracuse Area Health was over $24 million this fiscal year resulting in tax receipts making up less than half a percent of total revenues. Mike Harvey, Syracuse Area Health President and CEO stated, “This was a commitment made by the Board of Directors when the decision was made to build a new facility, and that commitment continues. We have experienced a lot of growth in the organization over the last decade, and as we continue to grow, tax receipts continue to become an even smaller portion of our revenue.”
Dear Editor; I would like to thank Mary Stack for recognizing the work that went into planting the pots on Main Street. I was inspired by the VFW Auxiliary who has planted and tended to flowers on Main Street for many years.
Following Wednesday night’s excitement, several Rocket players and the Senior team’s Head Coach, Mark Bayliss, took time out to visit with the Journal- Democrat about the season, the Area Tournament and making it to the Class C State Tournament.