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Otoe hosts annual cornhole tournament
The 5th Annual Lil’ O Cornhole Classic was held in Otoe on June 7, 2025. Rain delayed the start but by noon the Otoe Park was host to drinks, food and music. Over 100 people, many with their families, participated.
Seventh grade students study World War I in unique collaboration
Collaboration between four teachers at Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Middle School resulted in a four-week cross-curricular project for seventh-grade students that allowed them to use their creativity to explain an aspect of World War I.
Annual Summer Blast program just keeps growing
A record number of students in southeast Nebraska spent a week of their summer vacations learning about a variety of topics at the annual Summer Blast, presented by the Syracuse Library Foundation.
Syracuse Council recognizes Stilmock’s service
On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, the Syracuse City Council, opened their regularly scheduled meeting recognizing Jerry Stilmock on his retirement. Stilmock has been the city attorney since 1992 serving the city for 33 years.
Tour Nebraska passes through Syracuse
A steady stream of cars began parading down 5th Street in Syracuse a little after 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 31.
Syracuse Murals Update
The volunteer mural committee met in 2024 to determine interest in painting murals on buildings in Syracuse.
NDA announces 2025 NAYI delegates
Two hundred twenty high school juniors and seniors across Nebraska have been selected to be a part of the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI) this summer.
Peru State Student Senate celebrates school year, honors individuals, organizations
The 2024-25 Peru State College Student Senate Banquet was held in April in the Live Oak Room on the College campus. The event, attended by members and guests, highlighted a successful year by the Senate and recognized individuals and organizations for their accomplishments. Student Senate president Brandon Kristensen (Wausa) presided over the banquet.