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June 20, 1934

BROOKINGS, S.D. - More than 3,300 students Were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the spring 2024 semester at South Dakota State University by being named to the dean’s list.

LINCOLN - The Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation kicked off the 2024 WanderNebraska Travel Adventure Program on Memorial Day weekend with many updates for its third year.

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June 17, 1954

HARTINGTON – The Hartington City Council Monday cleared the way for a local business to begin an expansion and renovation project.

HARTINGTON – A woman who allegedly neglected her children at a campground is facing a child abuse charge.

HARTINGTON – Plans for the future of the Cedar-Knox Rural Water Project continue to flow forward in 2024.

Area kids aren't the only ones trying to find a way to cool off on these hot summer days. A recent drive into the country found these waterfowl enjoying a swim and a splash.

Have you been to the grocery store or courthouse lately and been approached in the parking lot by not one, but two people seeking signatures on initiative petitions concerning abortion rights?

HARTINGTON – Meals at Hartington-Newcastle School will be a little more expensive next school year.

June 20, 1979

– Zach Wendling Nebraska Examiner

HARTINGTON - There have been some changes to the process of exhibiting quilts in the 2024 Cedar County Fair Quilt Show that Cedar County residents need to be made aware of in advance to the Fair being held July 17-21.

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HARTINGTON – The Cedar County 4-H Presentation Contest was held May 28 at the Cedar County Extension Office. 4-H members gave presentations using multimedia illustrations. An Illustrated Presentation is a live talk where participants use visual aids (such as props, posters, computer-based visuals, handouts, video, etc.) to demonstrate and explain a topic.

HARTINGTON – Cedar County 4-H members showed off their creativity and food science knowledge May 28 during the 2024 4-H Favorite Foods Contest, with 13 youth gathering at the Hartington City Auditorium to display their mastery in food. Each prepared a themed table setting complete with a centerpiece. Contestants presented 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.

HARTINGTON – The wheels are now in motion to replace the outdated Hartington city shop.

COLERIDGE – Immanuel Lutheran Church is celebrating a significant milestone all year long.

HARTINGTON – The Cedar County Board of Commissioners recently received an update on the outof- state trips Cedar County Transit Manager Nikki Pinkelman has been taking for work training.

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