Northeast students apply for aid through CARES Act
Special to the Viewpoint
May 5, 2020
NORFOLK - Northeast Community College students who have experienced financial hardships as they continue their education during the COVID-19 pandemic are getting some assistance through the federal government. Congress approved the $2.2 billion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, w...
Northeast students weigh in on impact of COVID-19 on their education
Special to the Viewpoint
April 28, 2020
NORFOLK, Neb. – Members of the Student Leadership Association (SLA) at Northeast Community College regularly keep in contact with their peers, but with no students on the Norfolk campus for the remainder of the spring semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they did the next best thing - they have ...
Norfolk Awarded $1.125 Million for Johnson Park and Riverfront Improvements
Special to the Viewpoint
April 16, 2020
NORFOLK-The State of Nebraska recently announced the City of Norfolk was awarded $1.125 million through the Civic Community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF) to help fund Johnson Park and Riverfront Improvements. The CCCFF grants are awarded to municipalities and administered by the Nebraska Department...
Moore earns NJCAA All-American Honorable Mention honors
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April 9, 2020
NORFOLK – Northeast Community College women’s basketball star Kyla Moore (Norfolk, Neb.) was named an NJCAA All-American Honorable Mention it was announced on Tuesday. Moore becomes the 16th All-American in the history of Northeast women’s basketball and the sixth consecutive selectio...
My reaction to the coronavirus – from a college student and an essential worker
Kaylea Kuhlman, Editor in Chief
April 7, 2020
NORFOLK - Over the last month, just about everyone has been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. As most schools, Northeast Community College is going online for the rest of the semester. If this was any other semester, I would have completely loved going fully remote, however it is my last semester as a student at Northeast....
Chambers/Wheeler Central star signs with Northeast women’s basketball
Special to The Viewpoint
April 7, 2020
NORFOLK – First Team Omaha-World Herald selection and Honorary Captain Taylor Peter announced her decision to continue her academic and athletic careers at Northeast Community College, it was announced Monday. Peter brings a plethora of scoring ability to the Northeast women’s basket...
Northeast research on COVID-19 indicates social distancing is critical in controlling spread
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April 2, 2020
NORFOLK - New research from Northeast Community College indicates the public should continue to heed the call of authorities in practicing social distancing to prevent the further spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. The Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department (ELVPHD) reports as of Monday, two p...
Northeast student talks about what makes her stand out from others
Kaylea Kuhlman, Editor in Chief
April 1, 2020
NORFOLK - “I am someone who likes to be happy while making the people around her happy.” That is how Erika Ramirez describes herself. Ramirez, 18, was born on June 5, 2001 in California. Her family moved to Mexico when she was seven years old and had lived there for about eight years, moved back to California to live with her gr...
The latest updates on Covid-19 in Nebraska
Learfield Wire Services
March 26, 2020
-- Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts is temporarily stopping evictions for residents whose job status has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The governor signed an executive order yesterday that covers any rent nonpayment that took place on or after March 13th. The order will cover tenants...
Young children get extra learning time at Northeast Community College
Special to The Viewpoint
February 18, 2020
NORFOLK– A day off from school allowed some young children whose parents are employed at Northeast Community College to get in some extra learning time with students enrolled in the institution’s Early Childhood Education program. Lisa Guenther, early childhood education instructor, said students...
Finding the best fast food mozzarella sticks/cheese curds in town
Kaylea Kuhlman, Editor In Chief
February 13, 2020
NORFOLK- My best friend Kelsey Kelley and I decided to once again try and find the best of a food group in town. We choose to do mozzarella sticks and cheese curds. We stuck with our theme of sides because they are easier to compare and judge, it creates a level of playing field. Personally, mozzare...
Northeast women crush Central for 25th win of the season
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February 13, 2020
COLUMBUS – Kyla Moore (Norfolk, Neb.) dropped a career-high 27 points on Wednesday night as the Northeast Community College women’s basketball team (25-3, 3-1 ICCAC) toppled Central Community College, 85-57 at the Raider Fieldhouse in Columbus. The Hawks’ potent three-point shooting put the R...
