TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (02/17/23). Creative and communication arts flower this year. Disciplined personal routines and practices build self-confidence. Making domestic improvements this winter leads to energized springtime artistry, connection and collaboration. Professional changes require summer adaptation, inspiring an exciting autumn research project. Write your story and share widely.
I am always working to ensure that federal policies make sense for communities in Nebraska. Nebraskans know all too well that rules crafted by career bureaucrats rarely benefit us — in fact, they often harm us.
The Otoe County 4-H Foundation held their annual banquet Feb. 4, at the Kimmel Event Center in Syracuse.
Three Syracuse wrestlers earned their way to the state tournament during action at the district wrestling tournament at Central City on Friday, Feb. 10, and Saturday, Feb. 11, while a number of athletes fell just one win short of state.
All-America Selections (AAS) announces four national flower award winners this year. National awards are given to plants with consistently great performance across the United States. To see pictures of these and other great plants visit the All-America Selection website, www.all-americaselections.org.
This week, as the nation listened and watched, President Biden gave the second State of the Union address of his presidency. Over the last year the American people have struggled under historic inflation, rising crime rates, and severe economic uncertainty.
Families, schools, and teachers do a lot to support Nebraska kids, but sometimes they need more. That is where mentors fill the gap. They provide guidance, a hand on the shoulder, a source of support, and more. Nebraska has many such programs. Unfortunately, the need for mentors far outnumbers those who are available.
The Syracuse Rocket girls’ basketball team had a busy schedule last week finishing out its regular season schedule with an overtime loss against Auburn and wins against Nebraska City and Conestoga. Coach Pryor commented, “Although we didn’t come out on top, the Auburn game was a tough fought, team loss.
Syracuse High School sophomores and juniors recently explored careers in the medical field at the Syracuse Area Health (SAH) Career Fair. Twenty-two staff members presented in over 12 medical-related fields.
The Syracuse City Council was presented a plan for improvements to the sand volleyball courts at the complex. At the Feb.