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RANDOLPH – A woman has taken her case against the City of Randolph to the next level - federal court.

LINCOLN – Nebraska’s unemployment rate has dipped to 1.9%, tying with South Dakota and New Hampshire for lowest in the country.

CROFTON – Two Bow Creek Watershed events are scheduled to be held at the end of June in Crofton.

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved changes to sport fishing regulations concerning paddlefish at its June 9 meeting.

LINCOLN – A push for the nation’s next farm bill came Monday to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, as part of a rare joint visit by the entire state congressional delegation.

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Judicial Resources Commission decided Friday that a judicial vacancy exists in the Sixth Judicial District and should be filled after the retirement of Judge Doug Luebe.

LAUREL – The Laurel City Council received an update on the Community Center project on June 12.

HARTINGTON – The rapid growth of Cedar County Transit has led to an increase in the salaries of two of its employees.

HARTINGTON – More than 6,800 Cedar County residents received notices that their property values are changing in 2023.

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CROFTON – People are invited to enjoy National Marina Days on June 17 at Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area near Crofton.

HARTINGTON - A wanted South Dakota man was arrested in Cedar County and faces additional drug charges here.

HARTINGTON – The Hartington City Council dealt with a full agenda Monday, including approving a new city clerk and treasurer, and granting several permits.

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WAYNE – Wayne State College included 1,183 students on the dean’s list for exemplary academic achievement during the Spring 2023 semester. Students listed on the dean’s list are full-time undergraduate students who have achieved a GPA of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale for the semester. An asterisk (*) denotes a 4.0 GPA for the term.

AMES, Iowa – Austin Brian Lange, Wynot, majoring in Veterinary Medicine, was among the more than 9,800 Iowa State University students who have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the spring semester Dean’s List.

COLERIDGE – The American Legion Post #114 and its Auxiliary Unit #114 held their monthly meetings June 5, at the Coleridge Community Building. The units jointly recited the Pledge of Allegiance. This evening four members of the Auxiliary were honored for their many years of membership: Carol Rae Hefner, 73 years; Janice Wilkerson, 71 years; Kay Hefner, 67 years; and Shirley Papenhausen was honored posthumously for 67 years of membership. Many members of their families were in attendance and a small reception was held.

HARTINGTON – The June 6 Clover Kid Camp hosted 46 Cedar County 4-H Clover Kids and 20 youth and adult volunteers at the Hartington Felber Park Shelter House for the annual Cedar County 4-H Clover Kid Camp. The event is sponsored by the Cedar County 4-H Council.