Aaron Sanderford, Nebraska Examiner Nebraska Gov.-elect Jim Pillen says he wants to work with the Legislature to knock some sense into the state’s property taxes, income taxes and school finance. Pillen, who takes office Jan.
A swearing-in ceremony for Dana Richheart as Clerk Magistrate of Otoe County Court was held on Dec. 19, 2022, in the Otoe County Courthouse in Nebraska City.
Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging has released the senior lunch menu. The menu for the next week is as follows: Friday, Jan.
Home gardeners and commercial agricultural enterprises are increasingly integrating more natural and sustainable practices into plant production. Although chemical pesticides and fertilizers can improve crop yields, chemicals can deteriorate soil efficiency and may affect the ecosystem in negative ways. In lieu of turning to a laundry list of products to help the soil, farmers and home gardeners may benefit from relying more heavily on the humble earthworm. Earthworms are beneficial According to CABI, an international, inter-governmental, not-for-profit organization that provides information and applies scientific expertise to solve problems in agriculture and the environment, earthworms are useful for the management of biodiversity. Earthworms are any gardener’s friend. These shy, light-sensitive creatures burrow through the soil, pulling leaves and other plant matter deep within. When the earthworms consume this detritus, the decomposed plants as well as the worms’ droppings provide nutrients to the soil. Together with microbes, earthworms convert biodegradable materials and organic waste into nutrient- rich products. They also may help reduce instances of soil-borne diseases.
The Otoe County Board of Commissioners began 2023 by hosting its annual reorganizational meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
“The Power of Negotiation and Communication: Land Leasing Strategies for Midwestern Ag Women,” a four-part workshop for landowners and tenants, will meet at the Syracuse Library, 480 5th St., from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. beginning Wednesday, Jan. 18.
The family of Henry “Hank” Dettmer is hosting an open house to celebrate his 80th birthday. The open house will be in the basement of the FirstBank of Nebraska in downtown Syracuse from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 15. No gifts please. Hank’s birthday is Jan. 13.
Stay safe on the ice this winter while enjoying a day of ice-fishing. Follow these tips from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for safety on the ice: The minimum ice thickness for supporting one person is at least 4 inches of clear, solid ice.
Have you seen a white NRD pickup truck on your property with a NRD watershed structure or dam recently? This time of year, NRD crews are working hard to get to inspect over 460 structures! Annual inspections are required to prevent structural failure and identify any current or potential issues. Common concerns identified during these inspection include brush, plugged risers, wave damage, beaver invasion, etc.