A lifetime of working compels many people to look forward to their retirement. Some people even work to retire early. But what are the advantages of early retirement beyond starting a life of leisure? And are there any detriments to this plan?
District Court March 14: Chad L. Svoboda: Class IV felony, possession of a controlled substance, 6 to 18 months in the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (4 days served); court costs.
The Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts is presenting “Ice Works” by Jody Boyer through April 29. Boyer is an artist based in the Omaha/Council Bluffs Metro area. Her latest body of work began in April of 2020 at the start of the pandemic. While Boyer sheltered in place with her family, she found herself reflecting not only on self-care but also on the roles and responsibilities of how we tend to each other, our shared communities, and our shared humanity.
Over 30 individuals convened Wednesday evening, March 9, 2022, to discuss the future of Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Public Schools. A group representing parents, businesses, teachers and administrators spent 90-minutes at the Strategic Planning Session. Representatives of the Nebraska Rural Community School Association (NRCSA), for which SDA is a member, were secured to facilitate the strategic planning session.
During the evening hours of Monday, March 7, investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol conducted alcohol inspections in Adams and Clay Counties. In total, 18 businesses were inspected.
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 9 to a proposal to build a canal that would divert South Platte River water from Colorado to Nebraska under a 1923 interstate compact. The compact entitles Nebraska to 120 cubic feet of water per second during the summer.
Nebraska Public Media has teamed up with Bright by Text to put expert tips, games and resources in the hands of parents, family members and other caregivers through a new text messaging service. When parents and caregivers – including grandparents, aunts, uncles, babysitters and nannies – sign up for Bright by Text messages, they’ll receive helpful information that focuses on raising little ones – from pregnancy through age 8.
Here is the breakfast and lunch menu for the Palmyra School District for next week. Due to vendor shortages or item unavailability, the menu may change with little notice. Thank you for your understanding toward the kitchen staff.
Lincoln, NE – March 14, 2022 – One lucky player who bought a Nebraska Pick 5 ticket for the Friday, March 11 drawing is holding a ticket worth $120,000. The Nebraska Lottery has confirmed that one ticket sold for Friday’s Nebraska Pick 5 draw matched all five winning numbers for the $120,000 jackpot.
What’s the difference between a new gardener and an experienced one? The experienced gardener has killed way more plants - or so the saying goes! Even armed with a substantial amount of knowledge, gardening is still a highly trial-and-error venture. Sometimes that’s on purpose, as gardeners try new plants in their gardens.