In the Friday, Aug. 5, edition of the Nebraska City News-Press and the Syracuse Journal-Democrat, we inadvertently printed an incorrect photo for Quilt of Valor honoree and U.S. Army veteran Darin E. Huss of Lincoln, who grew up in Nebraska City. Pictured above is Huss with his Quilt of Valor.
With Jackie Thomson-Bremer HOT, HOT, HOT! I hope you all made it through last HOT week safely. We need some rain dances, anybody up for it? At the very least maybe everybody should go to the car wash.
Smoothies are often associated with breakfast, but they actually can be enjoyed all day long. Smoothies have been around since the 1920s, when the first blender was invented by Stephen Poplawski.
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will confer about 600 degrees during a combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 13 at Pinnacle Bank Arena, 400 Pinnacle Arena Drive.
In August, Summer Sun Safety Month is the time of year when people spend more time outdoors. Whether swimming in the pool, going to the beach, or strolling in the park, summer can be the best time of the year. However, people should be aware of the danger of prolonged sun exposure.
The Old Avoca Schoolhouse will be streaming three on line “Scottish Fiddle Tunes for Two Workshops” for recorder players, fiddlers, violists, cellists, bassists, and mandolinists. The Workshops will be on Tuesday, Sept.
The family of Mary Kaiser invites you to help her celebrate her 90th Birthday on August 25th. Let’s see how many cards and birthday wishes come her way. For those of you who know Mary, you can just imagine the pleasure she will have in hearing from you. A dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, aunt, friend and Nebraska City nurse for over 50 years, she has touched many lives over the years. Here’s our chance to CELEBRATE with her!!
While life-saving vaccines can be given at any time during the year, August is an ideal time for immunizations, as teachers and students are typically due for their annual check-ups. . According to the World Health Organization (WHO), immunizations help prevent between two to three million deaths each year.
This year’s Otoe County Sheep Show got underway Thursday morning, July 28, with a fairly new class: Unified Showing Showmanship. The class, presented in its second year at the Otoe County Fair, offers special needs 4-H youth the opportunity to show lambs in the ring, learn animal handling techniques, and answer questions from a livestock judge.
Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging has released the August lunch menu. The menu for the next week is as follows: Friday, Aug.