Union is 1 of 3 Communities Selected to Participate in the Nebraska Community Improvement Project (NCIP) Leadership Development Challenge!
The communities of Union, Pawnee City and Red Cloud have been selected to participate in the Nebraska Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Leadership Development Challenge. NCIP is a program offered through the Nebraska Department of Economic Development.
The NCIP Leadership Development Challenge offers curriculum to help communities build on their current leadership and volunteerism levels. Materials include a community-based leadership module; a community analysis/planning module; case studies focused on economic development, housing, health, education, and government; and a capstone project for each community that's submitted to DED and evaluated for potential implementation funding.
"The LDC brought all age groups together to share our lives for six months with an end result of completion of two worthwhile capstone projects," said Bernie Cunningham from Petersburg, the pilot community for the Leadership Development Challenge. "Mostly we benefited from our shared experience of seeing the value in all generations helping to develop our leadership skills for the future."
Everyone is invited to participate in this exciting opportunity to improve our community! A kick-off meeting will be scheduled for early 2010. Please contact Mindy Chipman ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 402-890-8287) or Christine Bartels (800-426-6505, 402-471-3172 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) for more information.
Part-time Village Maintenance
The Village of Union is looking for a part-time town maintenance person to be paid hourly. For more information, contact chairman Terry McClane at 263-4625.
Don't Stop Believin'
The kids of Union were excited to tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas . . . my personal favorites were "Something in a big box" and "A hat that protects my head." A big thank you goes out to the Union Park Board who sponsored this free event. The cookies & hot chocolate were delicious!
Winter Wonderland . . . .
Thank you everyone who put forth an amazing effort to bring the holiday spirit to Union! The decorations are amazing!
Come to the Union First Baptist Christmas Program!
Wednesday, December 23rd @ 7:30
Children’s program, carol singing and candle light service!
Otoe County Genealogical Society January Meeting
"The Otoe County Genealogical Society will hold its January meeting at Otoe County Museum of Memories, 366 Poplar Street, in Syracuse, Nebraska. This meeting will welcome all new members into the society, and will also cover topics of interest concerning genealogical research in the Otoe County area. This meeting is open to all who are interested in joining the society, or just wish to attend to learn more about genealogical research in general.
During this meeting, OCGS Vice President, Duane Arends, will present a class on 'Time lines', which will cover how utilizing time lines to document your family's history can greatly assist you in uncovering valuable information about your ancestors.
Our society meets on the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm, and our meeting location alternates every other month between the Otoe County Museum of Memories in Syracuse, Nebraska, and the Morton-James Public Library in Nebraska City. To learn more about the society, please check out our website, or contact the Morton-James Library or Otoe County Museum for more information.
Thanks for reading! Please send information,announcements, pictures, etc. to be included in the Union Community Newsletter to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call me at 890-8287! Happy Holidays - Mindy