Palmyra News
Hope everyone had a good weekend. The sunrise was perfect for the Easter Sunrise Service at the Three Crosses. Several local families shared the service and breakfast at the Palmyra Presbyterian Church.
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Gov. Pillen declares April Child Abuse Prevention Month
Gov. Jim Pillen has declared the month of April Child Abuse Prevention Month along with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Nebraska Children & Families Foundation (NCFF).
Say ‘yes’ to Arbor Day with these activities
Ahead of National Arbor Day, held this year on April 28, the Arbor Day Foundation is reminding people of the many ways they can show their appreciation for nature through tree-related activities. “As we prepare to plant our 500 millionth tree as an organization, we’re reflecting on all the ‘yeses’ that made that a reality,” said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation.
Community Calendar
First Monday: Syracuse Chamber of Commerce member meeting, Syracuse Library, 496 5th St., noon. (402) 269-3242. Third Monday: Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Public Schools Board of Education meeting, elementary school conference room, 550 7th St., 7:30 p.m. (402) 269-2382. Every other Tuesday: Otoe County Board of Commissioners, Room 108, Otoe County Courthouse, 1021 Central Ave., Nebraska City, 8:30 a.m. 402-8739505. Second Wednesday: Syracuse City Council, Council Chambers, 495 Midland, 6 p.m. (402) 269-2173. Third Thursday: Otoe County Planning Commission, Syracuse Library, 496 5th St., 7 p.m. (402) 8739548. Saturday, April 15: Syracuse Annual Fireman’s Dance, Kimmel Event Center, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 29: Syracuse Area Cleanup Day, Syracuse Complex, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 402-269-7411 or 402-269-5027. Friday, May 5: Food Bank of Lincoln distribution, Unadilla City Park, 598 D St., 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 13: Food Bank of Lincoln distribution, parking lot at 9th and G, Palmyra, 11 a.m. to noon. Sunday, May 28: S-D-A Alumni Banquet, S-D-A Middle School, 1430 Education Dr. 5 p.m. 402-2170316. Friday, June 2: Food Bank of Lincoln distribution, Unadilla City Park, 598 D St., 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 10: Food Bank of Lincoln distribution, parking lot at 9th and G, Palmyra, 11 a.m. to noon. Friday, Sept. 29 to Sunday, Oct. 1: GermanFest. 402-269-3242.
Nebraska State Patrol News
NSP arrests man in child exploitation investigation Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol Tech Crimes Unit, with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), have arrested a Lincoln man after a child exploitation investigation. On Thursday, April 6, NSP performed a search warrant at the residence of 2305 South 35th Street, in Lincoln.
Senior Center Menu
Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging has released the senior lunch menu. The menu for the next week is as follows: Friday, April 14: Chicken tenders, potato wedges, three-bean salad, fruit.
Unadilla News
4-15, Library Open 4-17, Yoga 6 p.m. 4-17, Ford Mustang introduced in 1964 4-20, Library Open Stop in at the Library and see the quilts on display. They also have lots of new books! We so appreciate everyone who volunteers there.
Smith staff to host mobile office hours in Nebraska City
Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a staff member of his office at an upcoming Mobile Office in Nebraska City. Third District residents can meet directly with a member of Smith’s staff at a Mobile Office about federal issues, receive assistance with a federal agency, or take advantage of the services available through his office.
Easter Egg Hunt
The Annual Easter Egg Hunt was held at Williams Park in Syracuse Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 4 p.m. The event was sponsored by the Syracuse Snoflakers, Syracuse Area Chamber of Commerce, FirstBank of Nebraska, Dairy Chef, Syracuse Area Health and Western National Bank. Syracuse Market contributed a portion of the candy. Snoflakers rep Lindsay Tuxhorn was the chairperson for the event and was helped by many volunteers. Participants were divided into four age groups 0-2 years old; 3 years to pre-kindergarten; kindergarten and first grade; and 2nd and 3rd grades and over 3,600 items were available. Items included candy eggs, money eggs, candy items and juice boxes. All participants received a coupon for ice cream at Dairy Chef. Two thousand nine hundred and ninety eggs were stuffed with the help of FirstBank of Nebraska, the North Branch Rancheros 4-H group and Kaylee and Kendall Meyer. The Easter Bunny made a guest appearance.
VFW Auxiliary Post 5547 meeting minutes
The VFW Auxiliary Post No. 5547 met on Monday evening, April 3, at 6:30 p.m.