The Nemaha Natural Resources District is looking for someone to fill a vacancy on its board of directors. As of January 2023, a position in the eastern Otoe County/eastern Nebraska City area is vacant since no one ran for the job during the November 2022, general election.
First Monday: Syracuse Chamber of Commerce member meeting, Syracuse Library, 496 5th St., noon. (402) 269-3242. Third Monday: Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Public Schools Board of Education meeting, elementary school conference room, 550 7th St., 7:30 p.m. (402) 269-2382. Every other Tuesday: Otoe County Board of Commissioners, Room 108, Otoe County Courthouse, 1021 Central Ave., Nebraska City, 8:30 a.m. 402-8739505. Second Wednesday: Syracuse City Council, Council Chambers, 495 Midland, 6 p.m. (402) 269-2173. Third Thursday: Otoe County Planning Commission, Syracuse Library, 496 5th St., 7 p.m. (402) 8739548.
with Phyllis Buell Just when I think there couldn’t possibly be anything more labeled ‘artificial’ in our world today, I learned there is something called artificial intelligence! The TV program I was watching showed ‘it’ writing term papers for example and following the order to produce anything it was commanded to do. Wow! I hope it is only used for good results – but, I think that wish is more than a little naive, don’t you? All of the technology that is in each and every one of our homes is amazing.
A Gallery Walk gathering of childcare providers, educators and elected officials to learn about challenges and opportunities in childcare in Otoe County will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, at the Syracuse Library, 480 Main St. Food will be provided.
Governor Jim Pillen, accompanied by several state senators including members of the Revenue Committee, announced on Jan. 18 six priority bills for the Legislative session aimed at transforming Nebraska’s tax code, making our state’s tax system more competitive with other states, improving workforce development, and providing parents and their children additional choices for education.
Winter in Nebraska doesn’t lend itself to gardening, but plant enthusiasts can still learn about all things gardening as they bide the time until spring. The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum will offer that opportunity with free Plant Talk webinars in February.
The Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department hosted its banquet and recognized members for their dedication to the community. .
Each month, Interim Nebraska City City Administrator Marty Stovall presents a summary to the Nebraska City City Council that includes information on calls that the Nebraska City rescue, the Nebraska City fire department, and the Nebraska City Police Department answered. This summary is for December 2022.
Nebraska State Patrol responds to more than 400 weather-related incidents Nebraska State Troopers responded to more than 400 weather-related incidents as snow and ice accumulated across Nebraska on Jan. 18 and 19.