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1939: Large barn is destroyed by fire at Koch place

1939: Large barn is destroyed by fire at Koch place

June 27, 1934 06/26/2024 12:00 AM

Class of 1974

The Laurel-Concord Class of 1974 gathered recently at the home of classmate Marilyn (Eckert) Abts to celebrate their 50th year reunion. A total of 29 classmates spent the afternoon reminiscing and getting caught up on each other’s lives. A poster board was made remembering the nine classmates who are no longer with us. They are Anita Hanson, Mike Madsen, Randy Leapley, Sheryl Anderson, Marina Lenzen, Shirlene (Kardell) Boeckenhauer, Kirk McCoy, John Suber and Russell Anderson. Those on the committee who help with the 50th reunion were Kim (Chace) Dunklau, Marilyn (Eckert) Abts, Janis (Wallin) Pfingsten, Jeanne (Pippitt) Kardell, Connie (Nielsen) Kathol. (Back row) Jerry Johnson, Doug Johnson, Arlin Gould, Dan Patefield, Steve McCorkindale, Mike Calhoun, Keith Matthews, Gregg Anderson, (third row) Julie (Paulsen) Burton, Diana (Christensen) Merkel, Jeanne (Pippitt) Kardell, Denise (Mackey) DeJong, Susan (Schroeder) Richards, Kim McCorkindale, Kevin Cunningham, (second row) Barb Hirschman, Marilyn (Mackey) Steffen, Renee (Gothier) Tjaden, Lori (Brachvogel) Streeter, Carol (Stark) Nitzschke, Denise Magnuson, Brian Curtiss, (front row) Cindy (Milliken) Schmitz, Connie (Nielsen) Kathol, Janis (Wallin) Pfingsten, Kim (Chace) Dunklau, Roger Maxon, Deanna (Erwin) Thompson, and Marilyn (Eckert) Abts. 06/26/2024 12:00 AM

Rainy day skate

Rainy day skate

Rainy day skate 06/26/2024 12:00 AM

Sheriff’s office joins in search for wanted man

Sheriff’s office joins in search for wanted man

NORFOLK – The Nebraska State Patrol led a search in Cedar County last week for a man wanted on a national warrant. 06/26/2024 12:00 AM

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approves 2025 mountain lion season

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approves 2025 mountain lion season

OGALLALA – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved staff recommendations for a 2025 mountain lion hunting season at its June 21 meeting in Ogallala. 06/26/2024 12:00 AM

Cedar County 4-H youth participate in Protect the Plate

Cedar County 4-H youth participate in Protect the Plate

HARTINGTON – Over 200 local students took part in the 2024 4-H Ag Innovators Experience - Protect the Plate Challenge through this past spring/ summer. This STEM-based activity challenges them to use their critical thinking skills to take part in solving real-world agriculture issues around food safety. 06/26/2024 12:00 AM

1944: Two Laurel soldiers meet up in Normandy

1944: Two Laurel soldiers meet up in Normandy

Pages of History 06/26/2024 12:00 AM

Illumination helps to bring us better decisions

Illumination helps to bring us better decisions

Guest 06/26/2024 12:00 AM

Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for counties along Missouri River

Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for counties along Missouri River

LINCOLN – Governor Jim Pillen is acting proactively to mitigate the impact of any flooding that happens along the Missouri River. Today, he declared a state of emergency for those counties that abut the river, which will immediately free up state funds and resources, should the need arise. The proclamation confers authority to Nebraska’s Adjutant General to activate those resources, to protect lives and property. 06/26/2024 12:00 AM

1999: Wynot keeps firm grip on Cedar County League title

1999: Wynot keeps firm grip on Cedar County League title

June 30, 1999 06/26/2024 12:00 AM

1979: Storm causes crop damage for area farmers

1979: Storm causes crop damage for area farmers

June 25, 1969 06/26/2024 12:00 AM

Congressman Smith stops here to talk about trade

Congressman Smith stops here to talk about trade

HARTINGTON – America needs to improve its international trade deals if it is to find long term economic success, Third District Congressman Adrian Smith told a crowd of onlookers here Wednesday afternoon. 06/26/2024 12:00 AM

Grandstanding

Grandstanding 06/26/2024 12:00 AM

1979: Uhing to play in Hawaii as All Star

1979: Uhing to play in Hawaii as All Star

June 17, 1964 06/19/2024 12:00 AM

Focus on showing up, making time for prayer

Focus on showing up, making time for prayer

Pastoral Points 06/19/2024 12:00 AM

Wayne State College alumni invited to submit work for juried alumni art exhibit

Wayne State College alumni invited to submit work for juried alumni art exhibit

WAYNE – Wayne State College alumni are invited to submit original artwork for the Juried Alumni Art Exhibit being held in conjunction with Homecoming. The exhibit will run Oct. 4 through Nov. 13 in the Nordstrand Visual Arts Gallery, located in U.S. Conn Library on campus. 06/19/2024 12:00 AM

Wayne State Foundation names interim CEO

Wayne State Foundation names interim CEO

WAYNE – The Board of Trustees of the Wayne State Foundation (WSF), which provides financial support for the mission of Wayne State College, announces the selection of Melissa Nelsen to serve as Interim CEO beginning July 1st, 2024. Melissa currently serves as the Director of Major Gifts for the Foundation and she will succeed current CEO Kevin Armstrong, who is leaving June 30th for a new position in Omaha. The interim CEO appointment is in eect while a national search is conducted to fill the position. 06/19/2024 12:00 AM

Grasshopper awareness and control should be practiced now

Grasshopper awareness and control should be practiced now

Dry conditions the past few years have reduced, natural grasshopper population controls that thrive in warm, humid weather. While recent rains may have helped slow number growth, grasshopper populations may become an issue for pasture and hay crops as the summer continues if dry weather returns. 06/19/2024 12:00 AM

A little kindness goes a long way, and can really help carry a conversation

A little kindness goes a long way, and can really help carry a conversation

Guest 06/19/2024 12:00 AM

Few have succeeded to eliminate tax exemptions

Few have succeeded to eliminate tax exemptions

Many have tried, and few have succeeded in expanding the state’s sales tax base by taxing things now exempt from taxation. 06/19/2024 12:00 AM

More of Nebraska’s top test scorers now choosing NU

More of Nebraska’s top test scorers now choosing NU

LINCOLN – Four months after a new, full-ride scholarship and stipend was launched to attract top-performing Nebraska scholars, more of them are choosing the University of Nebraska. 06/19/2024 12:00 AM