Syracuse School Board approves new curriculum
The Syracuse Board of Education approved the purchase of the Move This World curriculum during the board’s regular meeting on Nov. 21.
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Lung Cancer Screening Saves Lives
This year nearly 250,000 patients will be diagnosed with lung cancer and 130,000 will die from it. In SD, 660 people will be diagnosed and over 400 will die from the disease. Lung cancer accounts for the most cancer deaths in both the US and in SD.
Local military organizations celebrated
The Mid County VFW Post 5547 and the Mid County VFW Post 5547 Auxiliary celebrated over 70 years on Nov. 13 at the Syracuse Country Club.
NioCorp hosts public meetings on planned Elk Creek rare earth minerals
NioCorp recently hosted three informational meetings on its rare earth mining project near Elk Creek at the Kimmel Ag Center in Syracuse. The company’s mission is “to accelerate the transition to a lower carbon economy by serving as a reliable U.S.
First Communion
St. John’s Lutheran Church Otoe had four young people take their first communion on Thanksgiving eve.
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.