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HARTINGTON – The case of a Louisiana man accused of murder continues through Cedar County District Court.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – A former Wynot teacher was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for coercion of a female.

HARTINGTON – Cedar and Knox counties are planning to bundle two bridge replacement projects together.

A legislative proposal to make various changes to Nebraska’s tax system received second-round approval last week.

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Hartington got a chance to show off Saturday when the long-awaited and much anticipated veterans memorial was unveiled.

CROFTON – A proposed rural drinking water project that would affect parts of northern Cedar and Knox counties is flowing in a new direction.

HARTINGTON – A proposed rural drinking water project that would affect parts of northern Cedar and Knox counties has seen a dam go up on one of its potential funding sources.

Grab a friend and jump in together to let your imaginations soar as you explore the wonders of reading during the Summer Reading Program “All Together Now” at the Hartington Public Library. There will be games and activities, cute crafts, explorations, silly songs, special visitors and, of course, stories and tales that will not disappoint.

HARTINGTON – Cedar County 4-H members showed off their creativity and food science knowledge May 25 during the 2023 4-H Favorite Foods Contest, with 12 youth who gathered at the Hartington City Auditorium to display their mastery in food by preparing a themed table setting complete with a centerpiece. Contestants prepared a single serving of their favorite food for the judge and were then judged on food preparation and appearance, menu planning, meal management, nutrition, table setting, and overall display and presentation.

FORT CALHOUN – Celebrate Fort Atkinson State Historical Park’s revamped visitor center with a living history weekend June 3-4 at the park in Fort Calhoun.

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HARTINGTON – Dan Kathol has always had a lot of pride in his hometown.

HARTINGTON – Memorial Day 2023 will be much more than just a one-day celebration in the Hartington area.

Despite several delays and setbacks in the early stages of construction, the Hartington Veterans Memorial is now complete.

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