On Sept. 1, the National 4-H Council announced a $5 million grant from Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, to expand computer science skills and education to underserved youth across the country. This grant will continue to build upon Google.org’s support of computer science in 4-H that has reached 1.4 million students since 2017.
Nemaha Natural Resources District With abnormally dry weather conditions the Nemaha Natural Resources District tree specialist, Mark McDonald, would like to remind everyone how critical it is to water trees and shrubs. Younger species with less vigorous root systems are especially at risk for damage or death from drought conditions.
Two Otoe County residents were among 632 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, during a combined summer commencement ceremony at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Saturday, Aug. 13.
Because vendors were unable to provide birds, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will not be releasing pen-reared pheasants before the youth pheasant season and Thanksgiving holiday this year. The statewide youth season still will take place Oct.
Hunters are reminded Nebraska’s state recreation areas are closed to hunting until today (Sept. 6).
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved recommendations for 2023 wild turkey hunting seasons at its Aug. 31 meeting at Fort Robinson State Park near Crawford.
The best time to prepare for a disaster is before one happens. September is National Emergency Preparedness Month, and Syracuse Area Health is encouraging proactive planning to keep everyone safe should a disaster occur. This month, SAH is focusing on ways to help make a plan, build an emergency kit, and make your home your safe place.
School safety reminder issued by State Patrol, education department As the new school year is now in full swing, the Nebraska State Patrol and Nebraska Department of Education are reminding parents, students, and schools officials of the options available to report school or student safety issues. “The safety of our schools is vital to everyday life in Nebraska,” said Col.
Julie Davis, CherryRoad Media “Cheers for 60 Years” is the theme of the 2022 Popcorn Day celebration, which kicks off tomorrow (Sept. 10) in Hamburg.
Kirt Manion, CherryRoad Media Planning a big adventure? Why wait? That was one of the major motiving factors for Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca grad and Omaha resident Mike Straub who is currently traveling America’s Great Loop, a water voyage which circles the eastern third of the United States. How did this adventure come to pass? The contents of this article come directly from the adventurer himself courtesy of YouTube playlists which allow anyone to follow the trip, from the planning stages through the trip.