The 2022 Cornhusker State Games wrapped up on Sunday, July 24, concluding more than a week of amateur sports festival competitions. The purpose of the Games is to provide top-quality amateur competition in a wide range of activities.
The state of Nebraska received $1.04 billion in Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSFRF) from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). CSFRF provides economic relief funds to state, local, and tribal governments that were negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Blue Star Mothers, Chapter No. 1 of Nebraska City, honored seven veterans with Quilts of Valor during an award ceremony on Saturday, July 30, in Syracuse following the Otoe County Fair Parade.
Members of the Syracuse Post 100 Rocket Senior baseball team pose for a photo after taking the Area Tournament Championship at Wymore on Wednesday, July 27. Syracuse avenged a previous tournament loss to Lincoln Lutheran (Chik-Fil-A) by stopping them twice on the championship day of the tournament to claim the title and a trip to the state tournament at Wisner. For more about the Area Tournament, including reactions from the Rocket players, see sports. For a complete rundown of the Class C State Tournament, check out the Journal-Democrat Facebook page and pick up a copy of the Aug. 12 Journal-Democrat. Photo by Kirt Manion
Football is less than 30 days away from the Peru State football team kicking off the season in the Coach “O” era. The Heart of America Athletic Conference has recently announced the Preseason Coaches’ Poll for the Heart North and South conferences.
The Nebraska State Patrol is urging motorists to maintain safe speeds as the summer travel season continues. The guidance is part of the national Stop Speeding Before It Stops You campaign, will run through Aug.
Some eyebrows shot up this spring in the Nebraska Legislature when lawmakers approved $8.3 million to complete eight miles of crushed-limestone, bike-hike trail to link recreation trails coming from Omaha and Lincoln.
Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging has released the August lunch menu. The menu for the next week is as follows: Friday, Aug.
Wednesday morning, July 27, was the time for competitors in the 149th Otoe County Fair’s Open Class events to bring their entries to the fairgrounds. Evelyn Boyd of Nebraska City had entries in several categories including antiques, needlework, and flowers. Her daughter said, “This is Mom’s day. We block it out on the calendar and come to the fair to help bring in her entries.” Photo By Julie Davis