by Staff Admin | May 16, 2014 | News, Youth Advisory Board
We’re so happy for all of our Youth Advisory Board graduates. It’s been amazing working with you, and we can’t wait to see the wonderful things you do! Dominic Abbot Amherst High School Aaron Bisbee Gibbon High School Paxton Flessner...
by Staff Admin | Apr 7, 2014 | News, Youth Advisory Board
Make the most of healthy family activities in Kearney Parks this summer by helping keep the parks tobacco-free. With the beginning of spring park activities, the Kearney Park & Recreation Department is reminding park visitors of a new courtesy rule that...
by Staff Admin | Mar 18, 2014 | News, Youth Advisory Board
The Buffalo County Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is seeking applications from students in grades 7-12 in several area communities. Students interested in applying can obtain an application at bcyab.org/apply. The application deadline is May 1, with interviews beginning...
by Staff Admin | Oct 31, 2013 | News, Youth Advisory Board
Over 40 students attended the Nebraska Youth Academy for Democracy on October 27. Students came from Buffalo County, Grand Island, Lincoln, and beyond to get a crash course in advocacy, learn about and discuss issues important to them, and meet with state senators to...
by Staff Admin | Sep 30, 2013 | News, Youth Advisory Board
The Nebraska Youth Academy for Democracy is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 27, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The goals of the event are to help youth understand the democratic process, learn how to advocate for important issues, and give youth a chance to vocalize...
by Staff Admin | Sep 30, 2013 | News, Youth Advisory Board
Youth Advisory Board (YAB) members met with the Kearney Park and Recreation Advisory Board at its September meeting to further discuss their proposed tobacco-free parks courtesy rule. YAB originally presented its policy to the board in July, but a vote was postponed...