Photo by Kirt Manion The University of Nebraska football team concluded its spring practice schedule with the annual Red-White scrimmage at Memorial Stadium on April 22. Aside from the game, news of the day included naming the Husker’s locker room in honor of former head coach Frank Solich and unveiling a new design for the Huskers main mascot, Herbie Husker.
4-28, Arbor Day 4-29, Library Open 9 – 11 a.m. 5-3, Yoga in the gym 6 p.m.
Spring is here, and with that comes the start of road construction season in the Omaha metropolitan area. Drivers should be prepared for potential delays and impacts on their daily commutes.
A new national survey found that trees are something nearly all Americans can agree on. The survey, commissioned by the Arbor Day Foundation, found that 94% of Americans say trees are good for the planet. “We expected people would feel positively about trees, but these results showcase so much more than that. This poll tells us that during this incredibly divisive time in our nation, trees can be something that unifies us all as Americans and that’s a reason to celebrate,” said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “We’re gratified to know that Americans from all backgrounds see trees as we do: a solution to the world’s most pressing problems.”
Arrests April 22: Alysia Warren, Nebraska City, probation violation (2). April 21: Andrew Hazen, Plattsmouth, suspicion of burglary.
Syracuse brought home high scores at the District Music Contest held in Auburn on April 21, 2023. Following are the scores for the band solos and small ensembles: Percussion ensemble – II; Abbie Hansen flute – I; Brenna Sayer trumpet – I; Jeremy Bohaty trumpet – I; Brass quartet – I; Snare duet – I; Noah McKenzie snare – I; and Jace Stinson snare – I.
The Syracuse School Board voted unanimously to approve Taher as the school’s food service management company and approved a five-year contract as presented during its regular meeting on April 17. Rates for preschool remained the same at $100 per month for the 2023-2024 school year.
Syracuse FFA held their year-end banquet on Monday, April 17. The program included recognizing students receiving awards at district and state competitions as well as awarding FFA Degrees, installing 2023-2024 officers and a “Retirement of Jackets” ceremony.
The Avoca Town Hall and Community Improvement meeting was held at the Town Hall on Friday, April 7, at 8:30 a.m. President Arlin Michel presided at the meeting attended by Linda Brockhoff, Nadine Kreifels, Carlene Ostrander, and Jim and Joan Meyer.
The next Otoe County Extension Board meeting will be Tuesday, May 2, at 7 p.m. at the Extension Office at 620 1st Street, Syracuse.