Nebraska Museum Gets NASA Spacecraft Nov 1, 2009
"I am just really into science and I just think it's really neat," said student Grant Draus, who got a look at the spacecraft in Nebraska City. "It's just unusual to find a spacecraft out here in the middle of Nebraska," said Michael Millard. (7 KETV Omaha)
Two men suffer minor injuries in Hwy 75 accident Oct 31, 2009
As he was turning right into a driveway at that location, a silver 2004 Chevy Classic Sedan driven by Peter J. Duling, 24, of Nebraska City, who was following Williamsen, collided into the rear end of his vehicle. Both men suffered minor injuries and were not transported by ambulance. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Former Neb. Brokers: Investors Knew Of Risks Oct 20, 2009
-- Lawyers for two former Nebraska City brokers argue that written records show their clients shouldn't be prosecuted for securities fraud because investors acknowledged the risks, but prosecutors said Monday at a hearing in Sarpy County District Court that the written records don't tell the full story. Prosecutors said the difference between what the records show and what investors say now should be sorted out at trial. (7 KETV Omaha)
Neb. Guard Preps Families For Possible Call-Up Oct 14, 2009
The brigade has set meetings Oct. 22 in Grand Island, Oct. 29 in Nebraska City, Nov. 5 in North Platte, Nov. 9 in Omaha, Nov. 12 in Lincoln and Nov. 19 in Hastings. The brigade commander, Col. Philip Stemple, says he and his aides want to address any concerns early, before an expected call-up next summer. (7 KETV Omaha)
Plant Closure To Cost 500 Jobs Sep 23, 2009
-- Tenneco said it will be closing its plant in Cozad, eliminating about 500 jobs in the south-central Nebraska city by the end of next year. Tenneco said in a news release Tuesday that the production of shock absorbers and other ride-control gear will be moved to plants in Hartwell, Ga. (7 KETV Omaha)
Castaway Pointe riverboat restaurant for sale on Craig's list Sep 20, 2009
C'mon people, open your eyes and stop letting Nebraska City pass us by in terms of development. I wouldve loved shopping at Walmart in town, instead I still have to drive to Bellevue and boost their economy. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
HCHS girls, Brace win again at Clarinda Sep 12, 2009
" HCHS will return to Iowa Western Community College on Saturday for the Lewis Central Invite, starting at 8:30 a.m., then compete at the Red Oak Invite on Monday. Clarinda Invite (Tuesday, September 8) Girls Team Standings 1. Harlan Community 56, 2. Griswold 62, 3. Gretna, NE 101, 4. Atlantic 117, 5. Shenandoah 161, 6. Thomas Jefferson 162, 7. Corning 165, 8. Glenwood 192, 9. Red Oak 262, 10. Clarinda 280, 11. Bedford 365. HCHS Individual Places (4-kilometer times) 6th: Jenny Hosack, 17:48.... (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Neb. city to feds: Give us Denver Sep 12, 2009
Nebraska city to feds: We want Denver flights back - Denver Business Journal ... Nebraska city to feds: We want Denver flights back ... That's what airport authorities in this central Nebraska city of 45,000 plan to tell the. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
South Sioux 'power park' gets state backing Sep 11, 2009
"There's a lot of interest in the site.''South Sioux City, Aurora and Kearney were selected for the state program from among 13 cities that applied. Two national consulting firms reviewed the communities. The consultants chose the final three sites based on availability of power, fiber optic connections and large acreages, as well as access to abundant water and sewer services.Years ago, South Sioux City partnered with Long Lines to build a high-speed fiber optics network."One of the main... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Dawn M. Foster (812) Sep 10, 2009
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are request to National Arbor Day Foundation 100 Arbor Ave. Nebraska City, NE 68410. To sign the online register please access. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Friday's Prep Scoreboard Sep 5, 2009
Nebraska City Lourdes 35, Omaha Brownell-Talbot 0. Newman Grove 46, Omaha Nation 0. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Former Neb. Brokers Challenge Fraud Case Sep 1, 2009
-- Both the former Nebraska City brokers charged with securities fraud are challenging the cases accusing them of defrauding more than 130 investors out of more than $20 million ... Schuster, who is a former Nebraska football player, worked with Engle in Nebraska City for several years. (7 KETV Omaha)
Young talent pushes Chargers Aug 27, 2009
Briar Cliff volleyball team members, from left, Alex Anstine, Samantha Bock and Geri Heimann are shown Wednesday during the Chargers' media day. Athletes from Briar Cliff University's volleyball team feel they have enough chemistry to warrant higher than a sixth-place finish in the Great Plains Athletic Conference standings. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Arbor Day Foundation offers free white flowering dogwoods Aug 16, 2009
To receive the free trees, send a 10 membership contribution to Ten Dogwoods, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410, by Aug. 31 or join online at. Story created Aug 14, 2009 - 15:37:35 EDT.. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Authorities identify victim in Beaver Lake boating accident Aug 6, 2009
Murray Fire and Rescue, Plattsmouth Fire and Rescue, Cass County deputies and Nebraska Game and Parks wardens from Nebraska City and Louisville all responded to the scene Monday night and searched for Witters until midnight. An Omaha Police Department helicopter and the Yutan and Lewis Township dive teams also arrived for the recovery effort. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Water Rescue Teams Searching For Person Hit By Boat Aug 4, 2009
Game wardens from Nebraska City and Louisville were also called, according to Lamprecht. Stay tuned to KETV Newswatch 7 for updates. (7 KETV Omaha)
Louisville Sluggers Jul 25, 2009
Rivals High - Louisville Slugger State Player of the Year. NCAA Football Recruiting. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Missouri water levels return to near normal Jul 8, 2009
Posted: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 OMAHA -- For the first time in nearly a decade, water levels in the Missouri River basin are near normal. Bountiful runoff from rain and snow has refilled all but one of the Missouri River reservoirs and provided for a full-length, full-service 2009 commercial navigation season. (Sioux City Journal)
Saturday open house focuses on outdoor learning Jul 8, 2009
Stadtfeld traveled to Nebraska City, Neb. to attend workshops on creating an outdoor classroom and using the Nature Explore concepts with the children she cares for. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Weeping Water ready for Limestone Day Jun 26, 2009
So far Sesostris Shriners have committed to be in the parade, as well as members of the Arbor Shriners from Nebraska City. We have several local fire departments and the city of Weeping Water has several entries, Jackie said. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Elmer Skogen Jun 25, 2009
and his grandson-in-law, Brian Gross, of Nebraska City, Neb. He is also survived by five nephews, Richard, David, Paul and Mark Skogen and Kevin Girard; and two nieces, Nancy (Skogen) Sweet and Jenifer (Girard) Olson and their families. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Brokers' Former Employer Will Pay $10M Settlement May 21, 2009
Engle and Schuster, who played fullback for Nebraska from 1992 to 1996, worked with each other in Nebraska City at times between 2000 and 2007. The brokers were affiliated with at least three different companies Capital Growth Financial LLC, Wachovia Securities LLC and VSR during those years. (ABC News -- Wire)
Nebraska Brokers Accused Of Securities Fraud May 13, 2009
Rebecca Engle,55, and Brian Schuster, 35, are with Capital Growth financial with offices in Nebraska City and Syracuse. Bruning said Engle and Schuster sold high-risk securities to around 150 Nebraskans without disclosing how risky the investments were. (7 KETV Omaha)
Cardinals face hard-throwing lefty in district final tonight May 11, 2009
Coach Clint Brown's 12-10 Cardinals will face a challenge in Ehlers, a hard-throwing lefthander, in tonight's 6 o'clock Class B District 2 championship game at Nebraska City. A victory will send the second-year South Sioux City baseball program to the Class B state tournament that will start May 16 in Lincoln. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Cards advance to district baseball final May 10, 2009
Posted: Sunday, May 10, 2009 NEBRASKA CITY, Neb ... He was among seven players to record at least one hit for a squad that will take a 12-10 record into Monday night's 6 o'clock title game at Nebraska City against Nebraska City. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Former Husker Krenk lands prep coaching job May 7, 2009
Instead, Krenk said he likely feel right at home coaching in the Nebraska high school ranks, as he was there only a few years ago running the point for his native Nebraska City team. "Obviously I've been around basketball all my life, and I've wanted to stick around it and be a part of it in the future," he said. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Cass County students compete at district music contests May 1, 2009
Students from all five Cass County schools displayed their musical skills for judges at district music contests in Yutan and Nebraska City this past weekend. Plattsmouth students competed in the Class A District 2 contest and Conestoga, Elmwood-Murdock, Louisville and Weeping Water participated in the Class C District 2 contest. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Neb. illegal-immigration proposal remains on hold Apr 29, 2009
The proposal has stirred strong opinions in Fremont, an eastern Nebraska city of 25,000. The community is among a handful in Nebraska that have seen marked demographic changes primarily because of Hispanic work forces at meatpacking plants. (Sioux City Journal)
Nebraska City Man Killed In Sunday Crash Apr 28, 2009
-- A 25-year-old Nebraska City man is dead following a head-on crash this weekend. The Otoe County Sheriff's Department said the crash happened just before 5:30 Sunday afternoon when two pickups collided on U.S. Highway 75 about two miles north of Nebraska City ... Peterson was taken to a Nebraska City hospital, then to a Lincoln hospital, where he died. (7 KETV Omaha)
HCHS boys 2nd at Cardinal Relays Apr 18, 2009
Saturday 18 April, 2009. CLARINDA -- The Harlan Community boys track team won four relays and two individual events on Thursday night to place second in the Class AAA division of the Clarinda Cardinal Relays. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Nebraska City Plans For Arbor Day Apr 13, 2009
-- Nebraska City organizers are getting set for a weekend full of activities in celebration of Arbor Day. Arbor Lodge State Historical Park in the southeastern Nebraska city will host the 137th annual celebration April 24 to 26 that will include multiple tree-planting events. (7 KETV Omaha)
Lands Bill Authorizes Study of Additional Historic Trail Routes National Trails Intermountain Region Apr 11, 2009
and Omaha and Nebraska City, Neb. and ends at multiple locations in California and Oregon. (PR Newswire)
Join Arbor Day Foundation, receive free trees Apr 9, 2009
To become a member of the Foundation and receive the free trees, send a 10 contribution to TEN FREE SHADE TREES, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410, by April 30, or visit. Copyright. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
Memory tree Apr 9, 2009
The first Arbor Day was celebrated in Nebraska on April 10, 1872, thanks to a resolution proposed by Nebraska City, NE, resident J. Sterling Morton. Morton, a civic leader, agriculturist, and former newspaper editor, urged Nebraskans to set aside one day to plant trees, both forest and fruit. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
Arbor Day artistry Apr 8, 2009
Her artwork is now being judged in Nebraska City, Neb. for the national competition. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Corps to hold river meetings Apr 6, 2009
Tuesday in Bismarck, N.D., and Pierre, S.D.; Wednesday in the Missouri cities of Jefferson City and Kansas City; and Thursday in Nebraska City, Neb. . (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Multi-car accident stops traffic on Highway 75 (updated) Mar 28, 2009
The Nebraska City residents witnessed a multi-car accident that sent two people to the hospital, scattered debris over a half-mile stretch and closed down Highway 75 by Plattsmouth Country Club for more than two hours. Nosbisch and Royal watched as a 1989 recreational vehicle motor home traveling northbound on Highway 75 veered left to avoid rear-ending a Freightliner Conventional Cab truck that was turning right into the Plattsmouth Country Club drive. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
County housing agencies receive stimulus funds Mar 23, 2009
Other area agencies that will receive money include Bellevue Housing Authority ( 102,174), Auburn Housing Authority ( 71,464), Syracuse Housing Authority ( 28,705) and Nebraska City Housing Authority ( 107,676). Omaha Housing Authority will receive 5,095,156 and Lincoln Housing Authority will receive 674,919. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Neb. power district to build new 'green' complex Mar 16, 2009
The 87,000-square-foot energy-efficient building will consolidate four operations and customer service locations in the northeast Nebraska city. NPPD officials say the single office, warehouse and operations building will incorporate "green" or sustainable features. (Sioux City Journal)
John Bratt's Trails of Yesterday Feb 21, 2009
He moved to Nebraska City, Nebraska in 1866. He took a job as bullwhacker, a driver of oxen, with a freighting company going to Fort Phil Kearney, Wyoming. (Suite101.com)
