Recycling, keno grants benefit athletic track

NEBRASKA CITY – The Nebraska City Public Schools announced grants awards for an overcoat of the athletic track at Pioneer Field and repairs to the southeast corner.

The Nebraska Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Grant program awarded $98,412 and the school is receiving $20,000 from the Otoe County Keno Grant Program.

The school board approved the project at its December 12 meeting for completion prior to the next school year.

Superintendent Mark Fritch thanked the community for supporting the Turf and Dirt Initiative to maintain and improve the athletic complex at the high school.

He listed projects completed in the last few years and funding sources.

• Field Turf Replacement Wirth Foundation
• Discus Cage and Shot Put Rings Banner Sales-Fundraising
• Concession Stand Remodel NCPS District (thanks to our own Maintenance Department)
• Mudjacking/Concrete Work NCPS District (thanks to Miracle Mudjacking for this work)
• Scoreboard Private donors, NCPS Athletic Booster Club, NCPS Varsity Club
• LED Lighting Project Banner Sales-Fundraising
• Flag Display (in progress) Kropp Foundation
• Track Overcoat (summer 2024) Waste Reduction Grant and Otoe County Keno Grant