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Community Gathering

Nice community gathering for lunch hosted by Dubois Church Ladies Monday, March 11th, the Du-Bois Methodist Church ladies hosted a luncheon for the community. They served chili soup, chicken noodle soup, slider sandwiches and a cinnamon roll. It was nice to see community have lunch together.
Severe Weather Awareness Week

Severe Weather Awareness Week

Severe Weather Awareness Week

The week of March 25th to March 29th 2024 will be Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Week. On Wednesday March 27th 2024 at 10:00 am some local jurisdictions will be participating in the Statewide Tornado Drill. During this time the local Tornado Siren will be sounded and will run for 3 minutes.
Kim Vrtiska receives 2024 Peru State College Alumni Excellence Award

Kim Vrtiska receives 2024 Peru State College Alumni Excellence Award

Kim Vrtiska receives 2024 Peru State College Alumni Excellence Award

Peru, Neb. - Distinction in their chosen careers has earned four Peru State College graduates the designation as 2024 Alumni Excellence Award recipients, according to President Michael Evans.The four – each representing one of Peru State’s academic divisions – include Dr.
With the wind and rain the wall came tumbling down

With the wind and rain the wall came tumbling down

With the wind and rain the wall came tumbling down

It was 1:22 Thursday morning, there was a flash of light on the security camera, then a rumbling noise. “That doesn’t sound like thunder,” thought Ed Raper.He was right. It was part of the north wall of his building at 526 G Street, Pawnee City.
Front L to R: Kierstin Rehrs, Leah Christen. Back L to R: Maddie Janssen, Evan Christen, Ayden Hunzeker, Cooper Swendener, Taven Borcher

Front L to R: Kierstin Rehrs, Leah Christen. Back L to R: Maddie Janssen, Evan Christen, Ayden Hunzeker, Cooper Swendener, Taven Borcher

Lewiston Speech Team competed

On Tuesday, March 12, the Lewiston Speech Team competed in the D2-1 District Speech Contest at Lincoln Southwest High School. The team took seven competitors in four events in the nine-team district.
Farmers Market season around the corner

Farmers Market season around the corner

Farmers Market season around the corner

LINCOLN — With farmers market season around the corner, Nebraska’s nonprofit Center for Rural Affairs has announced a new resource for those looking to start a market or those considering vending. The Nebraska Rural Market Handbook can be found at cfra.
Don’t Rely on The Luck of The Irish This St. Patrick’s Day

Don’t Rely on The Luck of The Irish This St. Patrick’s Day

Don’t Rely on The Luck of The Irish This St. Patrick’s Day

[Kansas City, MO] — St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the United States extend as far back as the American colonial period. Today, it is one of our nation’s most popular holidays, celebrated with festivals, parades, and parties.

Project ROAR is Getting Real!

Construction crews have been working for several months on the first two buildings for Project ROAR: the Recreation Dome north of the Oak Bowl, and the Diamond Building next to the baseball/softball fields at the Centennial Complex.

50 Years Ago March 14, 1974

George Darlington, University of Nebraska defensive end coach, will be the speaker at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Rally at the Pawnee City Chamber Hall Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m.