The Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca High School gym was converted into a dance floor as students traded in their athletic wear for jackets, collared shirts, taffeta, sequins and heels. Around 100 students celebrated SDA prom and post prom activities Saturday, April 2, 2022.
The Palmyra High School drama department presented ‘The Sound of Music’ March 31, April 1, and April 3 for family, friends, and the communities of Palmyra, Douglas, and Bennet. They did an excellent job considering the first full time the whole cast run through the play was the first night. Angela Iwan made delicious cookies, cupcakes, and bars for the audience to enjoy.
Lawmakers gave second-round approval March 29 to a proposal to build several water recreation projects across the state after amending it to prohibit conflicts of interest and ensure public access to a proposed lake between Omaha and Lincoln.
By Jackie Thomson-Bremer jb94542@windstream.net - 402-432-141 Check with the local churches for their Holy Week worship services. Mark your calendars and join us at the Three Crosses at 6th and I Roads south of Palmyra on Easter morning (April 17) at 6:45am.
Our recent observance of National Agriculture Week provides a great opportunity to recognize the strength and resiliency of Nebraska’s agriculture producers. The Third District is the nation’s leading congressional district in both total number of farms and market value of products sold. Nebraskans’ dedication and ingenuity are second to none; however, all Americans are currently facing historic inflation. Rising costs, especially when it comes to fertilizer and fuel, are hitting the agriculture community particularly hard.
As we approach the final days of the 2022 legislative session, the Nebraska Unicameral has the opportunity to deliver smart criminal justice reforms that will enhance public safety and benefit all Nebraskans. These changes will allow us to better manage our inmate population and provide modern resources to prepare offenders for life after time served—without compromising public safety.
Happy Spring, District One! We are less than one month away from the end of our legislative session, and the Legislature is starting to make a move on some pretty big bills. At the end of this week, we discussed and passed by priority bill on first round, LB 977, that would appropriate $15 million dollars to Falls City for them to secure redundant and resilient access to power. Falls City has almost everything going for it to make it the perfect site to grow Nebraska’s economy—a ready site with access to rail, gas, fast broadband, and a large workforce within commuting distance. In fact, it has a higher population within 100 miles than anywhere else in the state. The one thing they are missing there is access to the electrical capacity needed to grow.
The Syracuse Basketball Association hosted the second annual Shamrock Shootout Basketball tournament March 20-22, 2022. Syracuse youth basketball teams competed in play, starting Friday night and lasted through Sunday. A total of 56 teams participated with 17 teams from Syracuse consisting of girls grades 3rd-6th and boys grades 3rd -8th grades teams competed. Teams from Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas participated. Games were played in the Syracuse Dunbar Avoca High School, Middle School and Elementary School gyms. First and second place finishers received a medal.
The Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca track teams participated in the Auburn Invite on Tuesday, March 29, only for the meet to be halted during the 3200m because of lighting and eventually canceled because of storms. Events not completed included the 3200m, 4x100m relay, and 4x400m relay.
University of South Dakota Early Bird, 4/2/2022, Dakota Lillibridge Track, Vermillion, South Dakota Lauren Meyer (2020 SDA Grad), USD - Triple Jump 6th 37’2 ¼, Long Jump 9th 17’10 ¾ Meredith Clark (2019 SDA Grad), USD - Shot Put 2nd 47’2 ½. Discuss 2nd 159’4, Hammer Throw 8th 173’4 USD will compete at the K.T.