House moving to result in planned power cuts on ThursdayWednesday, September 1, 2010 - 9:57 pmCity officials on Wednesday notified residents along north Fourth and Third streets that their electricity would be cut off for a period of time on Thursday while a house is moved through the area by Scrib's House Moving and Heavy Hauling. The moving began on Wednesday for a large house located on the south side of E Street between Eighth and Ninth streets |
David City Public Schools receives $10,000 to foster healthy lifestylesWednesday, September 1, 2010 - 9:28 pmResults of last year's health screenings in the schools showed that nearly 40 percent of David City Public Schools students are obese or overweight, according to standards put forth by the Centers for Disease Control. Lori Robinson, RN and school nurse for David City Elementary, said that she had to help change that statistic. She decided to apply for the BlueHealth Advantage Wellness Grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska to help fund DC ReCharge, a program designed to curb obesity. |
RCPS takes no action on merger, land transfer petitionsWednesday, September 1, 2010 - 9:18 pmBy Larry Peirce
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Four Corners issues alert on synthetic marijuanaWednesday, September 1, 2010 - 8:49 pm
Unregulated substances gaining popularity, have potentially dangerous effectsFour Corners Health Department warns the use of "Spice" could pose a serious danger to those who use it. |
Arts Council presents Daniel Christian Sept. 12Wednesday, September 1, 2010 - 8:41 pmCelebrate Grandparents Day 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, in St. Luke's United Methodist Church at this first fall performance hosted by the Butler County Arts Council. This promises to be great family entertainment as Daniel Christian performs his original pop, rock and country songs accompanying his outstanding vocals with piano and acoustic guitar. His casual spontaneity engages every crowd in an interactive experience perfect for the occasion. His songs are original and variety is built into the set. |
Folk Art at Bone Creek MuseumThursday, August 26, 2010 - 11:14 pmIf art has a purpose, it is to interpret life, reproduce it in fresh visions. |
Shelby-RCPS merger plan on the tableThursday, August 26, 2010 - 10:56 pmRising City Public Schools will graduate its last class in May, but the proposed Shelby-Rising City merger plan would keep its buildings in operation five more years if the new district has the students to fill it. Specifically, the district needs 45 students - 15 each in sixth, seventh and eighth grades - to keep the building open. That is one of the provisions of the proposed merger "Petition and Plan" under consideration by the Shelby and Rising City school boards. |
Arts Council announces new seasonThursday, August 26, 2010 - 10:45 pmButler County is fortunate to have top quality performances in music, comedy, drama and more offered in the David City area thanks to the Butler County Arts Council and its many supporters. The current season is summarized in printed brochures that are available in the chamber office, art museum, library or post office in David City as well as in waiting areas of some of our season sponsors. Sunday, Sept. 12 - 3 p.m. |
RCPS board tables land transfer requestsWednesday, August 18, 2010 - 4:41 pmBy Larry Peirce
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School's in session: Time to check for head liceWednesday, August 18, 2010 - 4:33 pmLINCOLN - Now that school's begun, parents should check their young children for head lice on at least a weekly basis, according to Dr. Annette Bredthauer, the state's medical entomologist with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. "Head lice are common among elementary school students because they have a lot of physical contact with their classmates," Dr. Bredthauer said. |
