Nebraska City NewsLocal news for Nebraska City, NE continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Utility crews scramble to restore power- June 29, 2008 The fridge and top freezer are loaded with ice at Sue Jenkins' house. Omahans also stockpiled charcoal and batteries to wait out one of the worst power outages in the metro area's history.http://www.topix.net/city/nebraska-city-ne/2008/06/utility-crews-scramble-to-restore-power... Nebraska City Farmer's Market- June 26, 2008 The farmer's market takes place in downtown Nebraska City on Thursdays, starting at 3:45pm and typically runs until 6:30pm. The new location of the Farmer's Market is in the 1st Corso parking lot next to the Memorial Building. That parking lot is on the corner of 8th street and 1st Corso, south of Dinty Moore's and across the street from Farmer's Bank. Chris Gress, owner of "Chris's Pantry"; at 812 Central Avenue, is the organizer of the downtown Farmer's Market.http://www.topix.net/city/nebraska-city-ne/2008/06/nebraska-city-farmers-market?fromrss=1 Well Known Radio Personality Leaves Local Station- June 19, 2008 In Nebraska City and the surrounding area just about anyone knows who Jimmy Rowe of KNCY radio is. This is a guy that's lived in Nebraska City all his life and literally grown up on the air as our hometown local DJ. Many consider Mr. Jimmy Rowe the voice of KNCY radio. From severe weather coverage to the call-in radio program known as Party Line, locals have come to know the voice of Jimmy Rowe for many years. Now he is leaving KNCY and moving away from Nebraska City. Nebraska City News dot-com.http://www.topix.net/city/nebraska-city-ne/2008/06/well-known-radio-personality-leaves-loc... Tornado Watches Issued- June 17, 2008 More severe storms are forecast for Omaha Wednesday afternoon and evening. The Nation Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Douglas County and surrounding areas.http://www.topix.net/city/nebraska-city-ne/2008/06/tornado-watches-issued?fromrss=1 Neighborhood Closet opens- June 11, 2008 Leslie Parrish is the manager of the Neighborhood Closet II, now open at 1220 Central Ave., Nebraska City.http://www.topix.net/city/nebraska-city-ne/2008/06/neighborhood-closet-opens?fromrss=1 Storm Causes Elephant Stampede in Kansas Town- June 6, 2008 Severe Storms were reported in Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, and Missouri today. Apparently, a traveling circus was stopped in the small Kansas town of WaKeeney when a severe storm hit. The elephants broke free, and together with the storm, there was a lot happening in WaKeeney today. Read the full story on Nebraska City News dot-com. read more...http://www.topix.net/city/nebraska-city-ne/2008/06/storm-causes-elephant-stampede-in-kansa... Former Nebraska City Tourism Bookkeeper Pleads Guilty- June 4, 2008 A Nebraska City woman faces sentencing July 28 for stealing money from the Nebraska City Tourism & Commerce organization while working as its bookkeeper. 43-year-old Lori Christiansen agreed to pay up to $4,000 in restitution.http://www.topix.net/city/nebraska-city-ne/2008/06/ex-nebraska-city-tourism-group-bookkeep... |