Nebraska City High School Class of 2010 graduates Benjamin Rice and Tristin Fox have each been awarded $250 scholarships from Partners for Otoe County in recognition of their outstanding leadership in the area community service in their schools, churches and communities.  Mr. Rice has been involved in the PACT program through his high school years, working to change policies in the community that will lead to a reduction in underage drinking.  During his senior year he began serving as a member of the Partners for Otoe County Board of Directors.  Tristin Fox has been a tutor while in high school, providing one-on-one tutoring in reading and math for an elementary student with the Study Buddies Tutoring Program.  Listen for Benjamin and Tristin's voices this week on KNCY radio as they urge fellow classmates and thier families to have a safe, fun and alcohol-free graduation celebration.

Partners for Otoe County expresses its appreciation to all of the graduating seniors who volunteered their service for youth and families in Otoe County, including:  D.J. DuVall, Jr., Nebraska City High School; Preston Kellum, Brizett Cole, and Nate Stillmock, Syracuse High School; and Kristi  Dawson and Alexis Calfee Palmyra High School.   

The Nebraska City Police Department is being honored at the Mothers Against Drunk Driving 11th Annual Outstanding Law Enforcement Awards & Recognition event at the Embassy Suites in LaVista on Monday, 5/24/10 at 3:00 p.m.  The NCPD is receiving an award for increased adult DWI/DUI enforcement over the past year.  Special guests will be Governor Dave Heineman and MADD National President Laura Dean-Mooney.  If you would like to attend, call 402-434-5330.

Olivia Renae Sherman was born 5/7/10 in Lincoln at 2:26 pm, weighing 5 pounds, 9 ounces. She is the daughter of Vanessa and Scott Sherman of Peru.  Oliva joins a two year old sister, Addison. Vanessa Sherman Coordinates the Otoe County Juvenile Diversion Program and the Youth as Resources Program. .