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Crossroads Mission Avenue opens reimagined homeless shelter
Crossroads Mission Avenue is preparing to open its new homeless shelter in Lexington.
A ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony was held Friday, June 26, during an open house at the newly completed facility at 907 W. Eighth St.
The team of Crossroads Mission Avenue in Lexington gathers in front of the recently finished building. This building can host 20 program guests with its 12 living units, coin-operated laundry room and commons area.
Facility Director Corey Curran said the shelter is designed to restore dignity while helping residents build the skills they need for independent living.
"This is residential discipleship at its best," Curran said. "We put a lot of pride in showing people dignity and the utmost respect from the moment we are introduced to them."
Beginning July 6, people in need will be able to walk into the Crossroads shelter, where Curran and his staff will provide a safe place to stay and a path toward a new beginning.
The Gospel-based program consists of four phases with no set timeline, allowing each resident to progress at their own pace.
Phase one begins when a person arrives at the shelter. Curran said the initial goal is to help guests return to a stable baseline while assuring them they are safe.
Staff members meet with each guest to learn their story and begin working on conflict management, financial responsibility and personal resilience.
"It's surprising and heartbreaking at the same time when you find out what people know and what they don't know," Curran said. "I had a gentleman who didn't know he was supposed to brush his teeth every day."
Each guest receives a room equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, storage locker and one or two beds.
Sharing a room helps teach cohabitation and organizational skills, while guests also learn cooking, personal hygiene and housekeeping.
Curran said private rooms are available once residents demonstrate they are ready for them.
Corey Curran, facility director, gives a tour of a room in Crossroads. The living quarters consist of beds, a kitchen, storage lockers and a restroom.
A coin-operated laundry room is intended to encourage financial responsibility from the beginning.
If guests arrive without money for laundry, they can complete small jobs around the facility to earn enough for the machines. Detergent is provided at the beginning of the program but eventually becomes another expense guests learn to budget for.
Phase two focuses on helping residents find employment so they can begin preparing for life outside Crossroads.
In phase three, once residents have secured jobs, Crossroads charges $400 per month in rent, which covers utilities and food.
Residents are also encouraged to save money and work toward purchasing reliable transportation.
By phase four, residents are encouraged to become leaders and mentor newer guests. Curran said he hopes some graduates will eventually join the Crossroads staff.
There is no time limit for completing the program. Curran said he has seen some people remain at Crossroads for seven or eight years.
"If they need the structure, then they can stay," he said. "We don't want to shove them out the door and see them crash and burn."
The facility includes a conference room, a coin-operated laundry room, 12 residential units capable of housing up to 20 guests, an outdoor commons area and administrative offices.
Curran said the ministry's mission is rooted in its Christian faith.
"We love them because God loved us," he said. "They are all created in the image of God."
Although Crossroads officially opens July 6, Executive Director Daniel Buller said prospective guests have already reached out about checking in.
Staff members have connected with those individuals so they can begin the program as soon as the shelter opens.
Crossroads Executive Director Daniel Buller and a team member cut the ribbon during a ceremony by the Lexington Chamber of Commerce.
During the dedication ceremony, Buller invited two pastors to pray over the ministry and thanked the City of Lexington for its assistance with the building approval process.
Lexington Mayor John Fagot attended the ceremony and said he was pleased to welcome Crossroads to the community.
"This building is a direct representation of our mission," Buller said, explaining that the original building on the site was torn down and replaced with the new facility.
The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
After the dedication, visitors toured the building with Curran, met with Crossroads staff and gathered in the commons area, where refreshments were served.
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Kearney youth center scandal snowballs as fourth ex-worker arrested, another sent to jail
The Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney pictured April 10.
Another former employee of the state-run Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney was arrested on the most serious charges yet in a snowballing scandal that has so far involved four arrests, an ongoing independent investigation, the firing of a top administrator and now, a jail sentence.
Martha Ruiz Palacios is taken into custody after her sentencing. Ruiz Palacios is the first ex-employee involved in the Kearney abuse scandal to be sentenced to jail time.
On Thursday, the first former YRTC employee was sentenced to jail time, receiving a two-year jail sentence from a Buffalo County judge who imposed a harsher penalty than prosecutors asked for. The judge also chided the former employee for initially blaming the victim and downplaying her own responsibility for her sexual abuse.
That employee, 29-year-old Martha Ruiz Palacios, was sentenced on two charges that pale in comparison to what authorities are alleging against Jessica Camacho. She’s the most recent former employee arrested on alleged sexual crimes against minors at the state-run center that’s one of the last resorts for teen boys in the justice system.
Camacho, 37, was arrested June 18 on six felony charges ranging from first- and second-degree sexual abuse of a protected individual to intentional child abuse.
She’s accused of subjecting a teenage boy to sexual penetration and sexual contact starting in October 2023, when he was 16 years old. She’s also accused of putting him and another teenager in a position to be sexually exploited, and faces two charges of possessing child sexual abuse material.
The affidavit in support of her arrest is sealed. But last year, Camacho was accused of sending explicit text messages and videos to a Douglas County teen in custody at the Kearney center, who appears — based on initials and birthdate — to be a now-18-year-old victim associated with some of her criminal charges.
YRTC staff knew of these allegations in spring 2025, according to court documents. But they failed to share details of the alleged abuse with probation officials, lawyers or the judge in the boy’s juvenile court case for half a year.
Douglas County Juvenile Court Judge Amy Schuchman then held hearings in which she and others questioned YRTC leadership. According to those hearings and court documents:
In March 2025, a cellphone containing nude photos and videos of youth at the YRTC was found in a facility living unit. The phone included “nude content received from two adult females,” including a YRTC staff member.
A document filed in court, written by a YRTC supervisor to Camacho, detailed allegations, including descriptions of videos and explicit text messages.
“The staff member refers to the youth as ‘my future hubby’ and questions whether he will live with her after his discharge from the YRTC,” reads Schuchman’s order to move the youth to an Omaha facility. In a hearing, the “my future hubby” message was connected to Camacho.
“This Court is disgusted and disturbed as to the lack of transparency in this matter and cannot say that continued commitment to the YRTC at this time would be in (the boy)’s best interests,” Schuchman wrote.
Buffalo County District Court Judge Kane M. Ramsey begins the sentencing hearing for Martha Ruiz Palacios on June 25. Ruiz Palacios is the first ex-employee involved in the Kearney abuse scandal to be sentenced to jail time.
YRTC staff found escape plans on the phone and turned it over to the Nebraska State Patrol, according to testimony from the former head of the facility, Cindy Krolikowski. She confirmed the facility’s response was primarily concerned with those plans.
That’s also reflected in how staff treated the teen, according to his family’s lawyer.
The boy was isolated in a secure unit for six months, essentially kept in solitary confinement and allowed to leave under guard to participate in programming, because of the escape plans and contraband phone, according to Keith Dornan, a lawyer hired by the boy’s family.
He wasn’t released from isolation until the judge ordered him to Omaha in September, Dornan said. During that half year in isolation, he was not provided any therapy addressing the abuse.
“He was punished for being groomed, and the sexual abuse was hidden from his family, from his attorney, from the judge overseeing his case,” Dornan said.
Camacho resigned after the phone was found, according to testimony. Three of her charges carry up to 20 years in prison.
The other former employees arrested thus far were each initially accused of one count of second-degree sexual abuse of a protected person.
Katrina Fewkes, 44, pleaded not guilty in May. Tarah Ross, 23, has an arraignment scheduled for July.
Ruiz Palacios was sentenced Thursday after being accused of subjecting a 15-year-old to sexual contact between July 31 and Aug. 2 last year. As part of a plea agreement, she pleaded no contest to third-degree sexual assault and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, both misdemeanors.
In a victim impact statement, the teen victim in Ruiz Palacios’ case said that he no longer feels safe trusting people with how he feels and that the trauma has impacted his daily life and ability to sleep.
“How am I to know others aren’t just being nice to me to get close enough to take something from me? How am I to believe I’m safe if even in a ‘controlled’ environment I still got abused?” he wrote.
Buffalo County District Court Judge Kane M. Ramsey sentenced Ruiz Palacios to one year in jail for each charge, to be served one after the other — despite the prosecutor recommending that any jail time be served at the same time. She must also register as a sex offender.
Ruiz Palacios, the mother of two young children, said at her sentencing that she took “full responsibility.”
“I knew better, and I know better,” Ruiz Palacios said. She’d serve whatever sentence deemed appropriate, she said, but wanted to be there for her kids as much as possible: “I’m all they have,” she said. “They’re all I have.”
Her lawyer advocated for a period of probation, citing a lack of criminal history, a low likelihood to reoffend, mental health diagnoses, her own history of being sexually abused as a child and her responsibilities as the sole caregiver to a 10- and a 6-year-old. An evaluation found she would be a good candidate to be treated in the community, he said, and she has been attending counseling.
“I know Martha … She’s a good person. She is. She made a terrible mistake in this instance, and I know that she wishes she could take it back more than anything in the world, but she can’t,” said her lawyer, Brian Copley.
But an evaluation in the pre-sentencing investigation gave the judge a different impression of Ruiz Palacios’ sense of responsibility.
The evaluation concluded that she believed the allegations were exaggerated and no one had been hurt by what happened. She felt victimized by the charges and she believed the victim was responsible for her behavior “because he was so curious about sex.”
“You, through your employment at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center, were placed in a position of trust,” Ramsey said in court. “The juveniles who are placed at the YRTC are there with the purpose of being rehabilitated … to be productive and responsible once they are reintroduced into their communities … They are not there to be victims of a sexual assault.”
Ruiz Palacios was booked into Buffalo County Jail after the hearing.
The four staff members arrested don’t account for all names that have come up in court or in interviews with the Flatwater Free Press.
Douglas County Public Defender Tom Riley has said his office knows of six employees who were possibly involved in inappropriate contact with teens at the center.
A heavily redacted report that Flatwater obtained last year from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services included a list of 10 teens who had raised allegations between March and October 2025, according to a spokesperson.
In that same report, officials determined there were no systemic issues at YRTC-Kearney. But the department went on to fire Krolikowski, the facility’s top administrator, this March.
DHHS also reconfigured its leadership so there’s now an administrator whose sole focus is the state’s system of youth rehabilitation and treatment centers.
The department also made changes such as more unscheduled checks, more closely monitoring video surveillance and additional training, according to previous information from a spokesperson.
A DHHS spokesperson did not say whether there had been any recent additional suspensions or terminations, nor if there had been any new changes to department practices or policies, instead directing a reporter to the process for requesting public records.
The inspector general of Nebraska Child Welfare, Jennifer Carter, said her office’s independent investigation is nearly complete. Under state law, such investigations can include recommendations for systemic reform.
Gov. Jim Pillen, who promised accountability when allegations came to light last fall, held the same line in reaction to the latest charges.
“Sexual victimization of a child is abhorrent,” he said in a statement. “If these allegations are found to be true, the individual needs to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Period.”
The recent changes have “allowed for tighter supervision and management of the YRTCs and have been very positive,” he added.
The Flatwater Free Press is Nebraska’s first independent, nonprofit newsroom focused on investigations and feature stories that matter.
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The Around Town section of the Clipper-Herald is to notify the public of upcoming events and to publicize pertinent information from individuals, groups or service organizations.
LEXINGTON HAPPENINGS
The Lexington city offices will be closed July 3-4 in observance of Independence Day.
Celebrate 250 years of America with Pinnacle Bank July 1-3 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Stop by for free popcorn and prizes.
Friday with Friends Summer Concert Friday, July 3 from 6-9 p.m. at Mac's Creek Winery and Brewery. Food truck: El Sazon.
Lexington Area Farmer's Market at 237 Hardware on Saturdays from 8-11 a.m. and Tuesdays from 3-6 p.m.
City of Lexington Firework Show Wednesday, July 1 at 10 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Pavilion. Food trucks from 7-10 p.m. and live music by The Innocence from 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Computer skills and job readiness program with Lutheran Family Services (800 N. Washington St.) Tuesday, July 7 from 2-4 p.m. Requirements: at least level 2 English proficiency, refugees within five years in the U.S. and open to all who test at level 2 or higher. What you will learn: basic computer skills, typing skills, career exploration and job search strategies. For questions email: handy.diaz@onelfs.org.
21st annual Golf Tournament for the Lexington Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, July 8 from 2-7 p.m. at Lakeside Country Club at Johnson Lake.
Summer Teen Movie Night Wednesday, July 8 from 6-8 p.m. at the Lexington Public Library for ages 11-14. Register by June 29. $10 per teen.
Lexington Mobile Food Pantry Thursday, July 9 at 3 p.m. at the Dawson County Fairgrounds.
Heartland Museum of Military Vehicle's second annual Summer Celebration Friday, July 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the museum. Join them to celebrate the US's 250th birthday with food trucks, live vehicle demonstrations, family activities and more.
Rooted in Nebraska: A Community Engagement Series at the Lexington Public Library Saturday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
"Ladies Night at the Fair" Thursday, July 16 from 4-9 p.m. at the Dawson County Fair Commercial Building. Vendors, door prizes and cocktails.
The Platte Valley Auto Rodeo will be held Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18 during the Dawson County Fair at 8 p.m. each night. Free BBQ meal with rodeo tickets each night at 6 p.m. Ticket prices: $12 for adults, $5 for ages 6-12 and ages 5 and under are free.
Live music lineup for the Dawson County Fair and Rodeo: Casey Chytka on Thursday, July 16 from 9 p.m. to midnight; The Punching Pandas on Friday, July 17 from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.; and Nate Keim on Saturday, July 18 from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Lexington Area Christian Women's Connection presents "Happy 250th Birthday America" Tuesday, July 21 at 11:30 a.m. at Kirk's. Speaker is Linn Ann Huntington from Hays, Kansas. Reservations and cancellations by noon Monday, July 20. Call Sheri 308-320-0952 or Jonelle at 308-325-8279.
Elementary school bag Back-2-School event Thursday, July 20 from 9 a.m. to noon or until gone at 931 W. Seventh St., in Lexington. Sponsored by Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska.
Wine & Wings, Beer & Brats fundraiser night for the Blanche Senior Scholarship at Mac's Creek Thursday, Aug. 20 from 5-9 p.m.
Parkview Baptist Church holds a food pantry every third Saturday of the month at the Refuge Building (1105 Park St.) in Lexington.
The Dawson County History Museum is hosting “Coffee with Carol” the first Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon.
The Lexington Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. every fourth Monday of the month at the Lexington Grand Generation Center.
Lexington Rotary Club meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at Dawson County Annex Building at noon. For more information or to join call 308-325-7006.
The Dawson County Democrats meet at 4 p.m. the first Sunday of each month at the Los Jalapeños Restaurant.
American Legion in Lexington meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles.
WIC Clinic Sites, Dawson County: Lexington – Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska Building, 931 W. Seventh St., Tuesday through Thursday the first 4 full weeks for each month.
RYDE Transit — Public Transportation is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To schedule a ride in Dawson County or Lexington call 308-324-3670. Public Transportation is easy to ride and open to everyone.
COZAD HAPPENINGS
Armchair Travels: Tuesday, June 30 at 5:30 p.m. with Marcie Kostrunek and her trip to Columbia as a college student through the Rotary Exchange Program.
The Wilson Public Library will be closed Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.
Dine In/Drive Thru Burger Night with free grocery bag Thursday, July 9 for 5-6:30 p.m. at Grand Generation Center.
S.W.A.N ribbon cutting at Wilson Public Library's Art Garden Thursday, July 8 at 2:30 p.m.
Bands, Brews and BBQs will be held Saturday, July 11 with the Lemon Fresh Day band headlining the night and opener by Heather Wellman. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. More information on ticket sales will be provided at a later date.
Monthly Coffee Chat with hospice Chaplain Pastor Robert Litzenberger Thursday, July 16 at 9:30 a.m. at the Grand Generation Center.
Pediatric Rehab Library event Friday, July 17 at 11 a.m. at the Wilson Public Library.
Maker Market every Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. starting June 16 at The Green Space, east of 222 Hardware.
The Writing Society meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Wilson Public Library. Open to all writers of all levels and genres.
Blood Pressure Clinic at the Cozad Grand Generation Center the third Tuesday of every month at 11 a.m.
The Cozad Grand Generation Center has Home Delivered Meals to the Community Monday — Friday. If you would like to receive Home Delivered Meals or would like to pick up a Curbside Meal at 410 W. Ninth St. from 11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m., please call us at 308-784-2747 by 9:30 a.m. that morning, so we can arrange everything for your convenience.
The Cozad Grand Generation Center Bus is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. To schedule a ride in Cozad call 308-784-2747.
JOHNSON LAKE HAPPENINGS
Annual Johnson Lake Light Up the Lake fireworks show Friday, July 3 at 10 p.m.
Johnson Lake Fourth of July boat parade at 10 a.m. at Nautical Rose. Register that morning from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the dock at Nautical Rose.
GOTHENBURG HAPPENINGS
Free swimming pool admission, sponsored by Gothenburg Health, on the following Saturdays: July 11 and July 25. For all ages.
Livin' Out Loud is set for Aug. 15-16 at Lake Helen.
SUMNER HAPPENINGS
Sumner Nebraska Rodeo Friday, July 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 4 at 1:30 p.m.
MILLER HAPPENINGS
Miller's First Annual Summer Maker's Market July 17-18. Located at 322 W. Omaha Avenue, Miller.
AREA HAPPENINGS
76th annual Bertrand Fair and Rodeo June 27-30.
NeFarmTok 6th Annual Golf Tournament with silent auction and live auction to fundraise for the Chet and Lindsay Rosner family of Cozad. Location is Humphrey on Saturday, July 11. To signup for the events or make a donation, visit: nefarmtok.com or contact: cyndischure70@gmail.com.
ON THE BIG SCREEN
LEXINGTON
Majestic Theatre, 615 N. Washington St.
Ticket Pricing: Adult $6, Students/Senior Citizens $5, Child $4
SHOWTIMES:
"Toy Story 5" (PG) - July 1, 3, 5, and 8; Wednesday at 7 p.m., Friday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 6 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m.
COZAD
Fox Theater, 100 E. Eighth St.
Ticket Pricing: Adult $9, Student/Seniors/Military $8, 5 and under $6.50, Matinee (all ages) $6.50
SHOWTIMES:
"Obsession" (R) - June 30 - July 2; Tuesday-Thursday at 7:20 p.m.
"Toy Story 5" (PG) - June 30 - July 2; Tuesday-Thursday at 7:20 p.m.
“Supergirl” (PG-13) — June 30 - July 2; Tuesday-Thursday at 7:10 p.m.
GOTHENBURG
Sun Theatre, 404 10th St.
Ticket Pricing: Adult $5, Child (12 and under) $3, Senior Citizen $4
SHOWTIMES:
"Young Washington" (PG-13) - July 2-3, 5; Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m.
PUBLIC LIBRARIES
The Lexington Public Library hours are: Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. — 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. — 5 p.m., Sunday: Closed. Watch for lots of fun programs and activities this summer. Also, we are continuing curbside services; call the library at 308-324-2151 for information.
Novel Stitchers meets on Tuesdays from 3-5 p.m. in the Board Room of the Library.
Storytime meets at the Library on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
The Wilson Public Library normal hours are: Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. — 6 p.m., Friday: 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. and Saturday: 9 a.m. — 1 p.m. Public and private meetings have resumed, with 24-hour notice appreciated. Limits to how many attendees based upon room need, what equipment is available and other restrictions can be found by calling us at 308-784-2019 or stopping at the front desk. Normal policies about room rental can be found under Policies at wilsonpubliclibrary.org.
LEXINGTON GRAND GENERATION CENTER
The exercise room is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
TUESDAY
12:45 p.m. - Pool
1 p.m. - Bunco
2:30 p.m. - Hot Cookies
WEDNESDAY
8 a.m. - Miracle Ear
12:45 p.m. - Cards
1 p.m. - Frog
THURSDAY
12:45 p.m. - Cards
12:45 p.m. - Pool
1 p.m. - Bridge
FRIDAY
Closed
LEXINGTON GRAND GENERATION CENTER MENU
Homemade bread every day. Choice of skim, 2% or chocolate milk. No reservations are needed except for large groups. Serving time: 11:30 a.m. Please call 308-324-2498 by 10 a.m. for delivery or carryout meals.
TUESDAY
Chuck Wagon Steak with Gravy, Fresh Yams, Hawaiian Carrots, Pineapple
WEDNESDAY
Hamburger on a Bun with Cheese, Fries, Baked Beans, Apricots, Dessert
THURSDAY
Pork Fritter with Gravy, Candi Yams, OJ with Beets, Tropical Fruit
FRIDAY
Closed
COZAD GRAND GENERATION CENTER
When Cozad schools are closed due to inclement weather, the center will also be closed. Check KRVN or the TV for weather related closings.
TUESDAY
8 a.m. - Tourism Meeting
Noon - Rotary
WEDNESDAY
10 a.m. - Free Groceries
THURSDAY
1 p.m. - Tai Chi
FRIDAY
Closed
COZAD GRAND GENERATION CENTER MENU
Salad Bar is available daily with meals served from 11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
TUESDAY
Country Fried Pork Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Peach Salad, Ice Cream
WEDNESDAY
Lasagna, Carrots, Jello Pear Salad, Cucumber Salad, Garlic Bread, Dessert
THURSDAY
Fish or Cook's Choice, Baked Potato, Broccoli, Tropical Fruit, Dessert
FRIDAY
Closed
FARNAM SENIOR CENTER
The center will be closed on Fridays until further notice. When Eustis-Farnam Schools are closed due to the weather, the Senior Center will also be closed. Call ahead by 9:30 a.m. to get a meal 308-569-2359.
TUESDAY
Pork Chops, Mashed Potatoes, Creamed Peas, Peaches, Dinner Roll
WEDNESDAY
Chicken Lasagna, Broccoli, Lettuce Salad, Peaches, Garlic Bread
THURSDAY
Hamburgers, Potato Wedges, Pea Salad, Pears
GOSPER COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
All meals are served with vegetables, fruit and a sweet item. All meals are subject to change without notice. Please call by 10 a.m. for your reservation 308-785-2500. Suggested meal price is $8 for 60 and above and $9 for under 60.
TUESDAY
Pulled Pork Nachos
WEDNESDAY
Chicken Fried Steak
THURSDAY
Glazed Sticky Pork
FRIDAY
Chicken Chef Salad
ORGANIZATIONS
It Works Group: AA meetings are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. at 303 E. Sixth St., in Lexington.
First Christian Church NA: meets Sundays at 7 p.m., Tuesdays at 8 p.m. 1206 N. Erie St., in Lexington.
Westside Group: AA/NA: open meeting on Monday and Friday nights from 7-8 p.m. Meetings are held at Grace Lutheran Church, 105 E. 17th St., Lexington, use the south door.
Women's Group: meets every Tuesday from 7-8 p.m. on the second floor lounge at the Dawson County Courthouse (700 N. Washington St.)
Celebrate Recovery: Meetings at 7 p.m. on Fridays at Parkview Baptist Church’s Refuge Building (1105 Park St., Lexington) Contact: 308-324-4410.
Four Roads Group AA: meetings are held on Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m., Fridays from 7-8 p.m. and Sundays from 7 p.m. at 1801 W. 18th St., in Lexington.
Grupo Lexington AA (Spanish Speaking): open meetings on Saturdays from 8-9 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to noon at 114 W. 6th St. in Lexington.
Group Nueva Vida Lexington (Spanish Speaking): open meetings on Fridays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m. at 114 W. Eighth St., in Lexington.
Full of Grace: Meetings from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Nazarene Church at 919 H St., in Cozad.
Southview Group: Meetings from 8-9 p.m. on Wednesdays at 1804 Papio Lane in Cozad.
SMART Recovery meets at St. Peter’s in the Valley Episcopal Church, 905 East 13th St., Tuesdays and Thursdays 7-8:30 p.m., Saturdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Sumner AA Group: meets Sundays and Tuesdays from 8-9 p.m. at 205 E. Fifth Avenue, in Sumner. For more information call 308-325-5827.
Bertrand Thurs Night Group: Meetings from 8-9 p.m. on Thursdays at Hope Lutheran Church, 74094 Road 436 in Smithfield. Call 308-785-3567 or 308-472-3376.
Odie Group AA/NA: meetings at 8 p.m. on Sundays in Elwood at 501 Calvert Avenue.
Pony Express Group AA: meetings are held from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Mondays at the Gothenburg Evangelical Free Church (515 18th St.) in Gothenburg.
Thirsty Thursday by the Cemetery: Meetings held on Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church (2002 27th St.) in Gothenburg.
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group meetings are held the second Thursday each month at 2 p.m. at Lexington Regional Health Center (1201 N. Erie St., Lexington). For more information contact Dixie Menke at 308-325-5350.
Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska Immunization Clinic, first and third Mondays every month: Open 10 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. by appointment at 931 W. Seventh St., Lexington. Previous vaccination records required. Contact 308-325-3436 or 308-325-3169.
Dawson/Gosper County CASA: seeking Volunteers. CASA Volunteers are everyday people from all walks of life, who advocate through the court system in the interests of children. Contact 308-324-7364.
