Officials with Bomgaars confirmed the Sioux City, Iowa-based company’s acquisition of 73 stores, including the Nebraska City location, from Orscheln Farm and Home as part of a larger industry mega-deal. The transaction will make Bomgaars the second largest farm and ranch retailer in the nation based on total store count.
Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson and the Nebraska State Patrol have announced a new, local hotline designed for the public to report suspected sex trafficking or labor trafficking. The Nebraska Human Trafficking Hotline can be reached 24 hours per day at 833-PLS-LOOK (833-- 757-5665). The Nebraska Human Trafficking Hotline is designed to receive tips on possible human trafficking and quickly direct the information to local investigators. Tips can be made anonymously and go directly to the Nebraska Information Analysis Center, a division of the Nebraska State Patrol.
The Syracuse Community Blood drive was conducted on Oct. 11, at the Syracuse United Methodist Church. The drive collected 40 units of whole blood and 7 individuals provided 14 units of power reds for a total of 54 units.
Governor Pete Ricketts; Jake Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils (NFGFC); dignitaries; educators; and students cut ribbon on Johnson County Central Middle School’s brand-new, $100,000 DON’T QUIT! Fitness Center on Friday, Oct. 14.
The Rockets hosted Falls City for an 8th grade football game on Thursday, Oct. 13. The Rockets won 26-8 with touchdowns by Mason Lintz, by run; and Maddox Stubbendick, by run. The S-D-A defense scored a safety by Oliver McIntosh and Braxton Kelch. Brock Goebel had a touchdown run and Mason Lintz returned an interception for a touchdown. The Rockets finished the year 3-3.
The Rocket Middle School football team traveled to Louisville on Oct. 11 and won the A game 28-6. Brock Goebel rushed for the first Rocket touchdown and Mason Lintz had a two-point run. Brock Goebel scored the Rockets’ second touchdown on a rush. Tristan Sisco had the third Rocket touchdown and Nate Wemhoff caught a two-point pass from Brock Goebel. The Rockets fell short 8-6 in the B game. The lone score for the Rockets was a pass play from Jake Janssen to Gideon Stark.
Congratulations and Good Luck to the PHS Cross Country team heading to STATE!! Congratulations to the PHS Jr/Sr Band for earning a Superior at the Oxbow Competition! Congratulations to the PHS Varsity Volleyball team for earning the ECNC Tournament Championship! Congratulations to the PHS Football team on their winning season! Mark your calendars for October 29 Trunk or Treat. Organizations CROP Walk If you would like to donate to the CROP, please contact Jill Jones.
A spark. That’s all it takes to ignite a wildfire. With the pheasant and rifle deer season openers rapidly approaching, hunters are reminded to act responsibly in the field and to do their part in the prevention of wildfires.
Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging has released the senior lunch menu. The menu for the next week is as follows: Friday, Oct.
Nebraska beef producers and corn growers can enhance their operations by attending the 2022 Cover Crop Grazing Conference. Scheduled for November 1, the conference will take place at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center near Mead.