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1979: Larry Swanson purchases Art Center from Hesse

1979: Larry Swanson purchases Art Center from Hesse

July 9, 1969 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

1934: Sen. O’Furey files for another term in office

1934: Sen. O’Furey files for another term in office

July 4, 1934 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

1924: Dendinger hospitalized after mad cow attacks

1924: Dendinger hospitalized after mad cow attacks

July 16, 1904 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

Davis is given probation in pivot wire theft case

Davis is given probation in pivot wire theft case

HARTINGTON - The last individual involved in a thefts of center pivot wiring at five separate farms in Cedar County has been sentenced in Cedar County District Court. 07/03/2024 12:00 AM

Aksarben Foundation announces new $275,000 scholarship paired with internship opportunities

Aksarben Foundation announces new $275,000 scholarship paired with internship opportunities

OMAHA – Students entering Nebraska and Iowa Western Community Colleges to study high-skill, high-wage, high-demand “STEM” courses (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) are eligible to apply for a newly announced, statewide Aksarben Foundation Scholarship. 07/03/2024 12:00 AM

Senior Menus & Activities

Senior Menus & Activities

ACTIVITIES Wednesday, July 3: Catholic Communal Services, Garden Club, Current Events, Open Centers, Puzzle Time. 07/03/2024 12:00 AM

Pilot training scholarship open for application

Pilot training scholarship open for application

YANTKON, S.D. – The Yankton Regional Aviation Association Pilot Training Scholarship is for $1,000 and was established in 2005. It is one way the YRAA promotes general aviation in southeastern South Dakota and northeastern Nebraska. Past winners have come from Beresford, Elk Point, Vermillion, and Yankton, S.D.; and Bloomfield, Creighton, Crofton, Hartington, Laurel and Wynot. The YRAA has 95 members from towns in South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska. 07/03/2024 12:00 AM

Cattle flies are more than just a nuisance

Cattle flies are more than just a nuisance

Animals bunching in the summer months due to fly pressure goes beyond making cattle uncomfortable, it can lead to economic losses due to decreased gains, milkproduction, and weaning weights. Making control difficult, three fly species are the main culprits when it comes to pestering our animals. 07/03/2024 12:00 AM

WSC is awarded $50,000 grant from National Endowment for the Humanities

WSC is awarded $50,000 grant from National Endowment for the Humanities

WAYNE - Wayne State College has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for the creation of a new interdisciplinary minor. 07/03/2024 12:00 AM

Area students are named to UNMC spring 2024 dean’s list

Area students are named to UNMC spring 2024 dean’s list

OMAHA–Three area students were named to the University of Nebraska Medical Center spring 2024 dean’s list. 07/03/2024 12:00 AM

Steffen, Kleinschmit are milestone donors

Steffen, Kleinschmit are milestone donors

FORDYCE – LifeServe Blood Center held a blood drive in Fordyce June 18, and had a great turnout, with 12 donors registered to donate and 15 units of life saving blood collected. The units donated at the blood drive can help save up to 45 lives. 07/03/2024 12:00 AM

Skylon walls may be coming down, but memories will live on

Skylon walls may be coming down, but memories will live on

HARTINGTON – If these walls could speak, there would be chatter about brides in exquisite white lace and grooms in traditional black and white suits with bow ties. 07/03/2024 12:00 AM

As we celebrate July Fourth, we all need to think about patriotism

As we celebrate July Fourth, we all need to think about patriotism

Washington Report 07/03/2024 12:00 AM

It’s important to understand both sides of the story

It’s important to understand both sides of the story

Among my prized possessions was a Willie Mays home run ball, clubbed into a summer night where it stopped next to Walt Horn’s car. Horn made annual trips to watch baseball. 07/03/2024 12:00 AM

Additional charges leveled in Bloomfield murder case

Additional charges leveled in Bloomfield murder case

CENTER – A Bloomfield woman has been charged with an additional felony stemming from the double murder at a Bloomfield business in February. 07/03/2024 12:00 AM

1909: Fire wipes out Belden business district

1909: Fire wipes out Belden business district

July 3, 1904 07/03/2024 12:00 AM

1959: Bishop honors pioneers at St. John’s celebration

1959: Bishop honors pioneers at St. John’s celebration

July 2, 1959 07/03/2024 12:00 AM

1939: Work to begin on Cedar County Fairgrounds upgrades

1939: Work to begin on Cedar County Fairgrounds upgrades

July 6, 1939 07/03/2024 12:00 AM

Jones will not have to be in courtroom for murder trial

Jones will not have to be in courtroom for murder trial

HARTINGTON – A Laurel man accused in a quadruple murder case won’t appear in court during his trial this fall. 07/03/2024 12:00 AM

Hartington native writes to inspire kids' imaginations

Hartington native writes to inspire kids' imaginations

HARTINGTON – Charleen (Feilmeier) Meyer is a longtime homemaker who has worn many hats – mother, grandmother and author. 07/03/2024 12:00 AM

Aerial imagery would help Cedar County with property assessment

Aerial imagery would help Cedar County with property assessment

HARTINGTON – Cedar County is searching for a new company to take aerial photos of properties throughout the county. 07/03/2024 12:00 AM