First Communion
St. John’s Lutheran Church Otoe had four young people take their first communion on Thanksgiving eve.
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Bayer Fund, farmers team up to direct donations to rural nonprofit and schools
Farmer Kevin Schroeder recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to the Otoe County 4-H Council. The Otoe County 4-H Council will use the funds to enhance and expand the 4-H Exploration Area at the Otoe County Fair.
Cornhusker Marching Band Highlights Concert set December 6
It’s showtime as the Cornhusker Marching Band Highlights Concert is presented at 7:30 p.m. on Dec.
Voting underway in Syracuse holiday decorating contest
The City of Syracuse invites all commercial and residential entities to participate in “Be Merry. Be Bright. Make your place a delight!” All business owners and homeowners are invited to decorate their storefront, building or home, showing their best holiday lights and decorations.
NU Chancellor outlines university’s goals for ‘Only in Nebraska’ campaign
Leaders across the University of Nebraska system announced on Nov. 18 the public launch of Only in Nebraska: A Campaign for Our University’s Future.
Palmyra News
| 402-432-1410 So many fundraisers involving food as of late – yummy and Thank You! Upcoming activities: Palmyra Santa December 3 at 2pm in Taggart Park (unless weather moves it into the Palmyra Activities Center). Palmyra Presbyterian Church will be Caroling around Palmyra on December 4 at 5pm.
State Patrol arrest 26 impaired drivers over Thanksgiving weekend
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed from the road 26 impaired drivers during Thanksgiving weekend. This weekend marked one of the busiest travel times of the year and coincided with the national Click it or Ticket campaign.
Peru State College to offer new graduate programs
The Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges approved two new graduate degree programs for Peru State College. The two new programs are included as focus areas in the master of science in organizational management (MSOM) degree: strategic leadership and communication, and healthcare and administration.
Senior Center Menu
Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging has released the senior lunch menu. The menu for the next week is as follows: Friday, Dec. 2: Goulash, steamed cauliflower, fruit. Monday, Dec. 5: Spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, garlic bread, fruit.
Nebraska State Patrol News
NSP K-9 officers to receive body armor donation Nebraska State Patrol K9’s Jerry, Amos, Chase, Ezra, Fahn, Gable, Havik, Lee, Malloy and Tilt will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s Inc. K9 Jerry’s vest is sponsored by an anonymous donor and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Honoring those who served and sacrificed.” K9 Amos’s vest is sponsored by Bridget McGowan of Tehachapi, Calif., will be embroidered with the sentiment “In honor of all working, retired and departed K9s.” K9 Chase and K9 Lee’s vests are sponsored by the Bomonti Family of Renton, Wash., and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Janice Bomonti.” K9’s Ezra, Fahn, Gable, Havik, Malloy and Tilt’s vests are sponsored using general funds and will be embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s Inc.” Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks.