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Dawson County Cattlemen inducts Barb Batie into Cattlemen Hall of Fame
COZAD — The Dawson County Cattlemen inducted the late Barb Batie into the Dawson County Cattlemen Hall of Fame at their annual Cattlemen Banquet Saturday at the Meridian Event Center in Cozad.
Barb Bierman Batie
Batie's husband, Don, accepted the award on behalf of the Batie family.
The award and speech were presented by Dawson County Cattlemen Executive Director Shannon Peterson.
Peterson said, "Tonight, we gather to honor a person whose life was rooted in agriculture, grounded in faith, devoted to family and dedicated to telling the story of Rural Nebraska with honesty, grace and heart."
Don Batie, left, accepts a plaque Saturday on behalf of his late wife Barb Batie from Shannon Peterson, executive director of Dawson County Cattlemen, after Barb was inducted into the Dawson County Cattlemen Hall of Fame at the Cattlemen Banquet in Cozad.
Barb was born Sept. 6, 1958, and raised on a small crop and dairy farm outside Battle Creek.
She was a Madison County 4-H'er, showing dairy cattle, sewing, cooking, competing in demonstrations and learning firsthand the values of hard work and service.
Those experiences shaped a lifetime of leadership.
After Batie graduated from Battle Creek High School in 1976 — where she was a Girls State delegate and a member of the inaugural girls' basketball team — she earned degrees in home economics and journalism at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1980.
While at UNL, Batie served as a Nebraska Dairy Princess and was selected as a Homecoming candidate.
In 1980, Batie's world expanded after she was selected as an International Farm Youth Exchange delegate to West Germany.
While there, she lived on seven farms over six months, building lifelong connections and developing a global appreciation for agriculture and culture.
"That experience remained one of her proudest and most defining chapters," Peterson said.
Batie's professional journey in journalism started at the Tri-City Tribune.
Her first assignment was to put together a special section covering the Dawson County Cattlemen's Tour.
One of her stops on that tour was a Lexington feedlot operated by Don Batie and his father.
She interviewed them that day — not knowing that the young farmer she was writing about would later become her husband and lifelong partner in agriculture.
The two married on May 26, 1985, and built a life on the Batie family farm near Lexington.
The family of the late Barb Batie pose for a picture after Barb was inducted into the Dawson County Cattlemen Hall of Fame at the annual banquet Saturday in Cozad. Pictured (left to right): Don Batie, Juliana Loudon with daughter Charlotte, Doug Loudon with son Dorne and Cicely Batie.
They raised corn, soybeans, alfalfa, cattle, chickens and, most importantly, two daughters, Juliana and Cicely.
Batie often described herself as a "farm-her," which became the title of her Midwest Messenger column, Platte Valley Farm-Her, which began in 2018.
She served as a trusted voice in Nebraska journalism for more than four decades, writing for the Tri-City Tribune, Lexington Clipper-Herald, Cozad Local, Norfolk Daily News, North Platte Telegraph and Midwest Messenger.
Batie's work earned her numerous awards through Nebraska Press Women, and she was nationally recognized as a Communicator of Achievement.
She believed deeply in community journalism — in telling stories of farmers and ranchers, 4-H'ers and FFA members, rural leaders and everyday heroes.
Batie could always be seen at a Farm Bureau meeting, county fair, field day or an Ag Fest event with a camera in one hand and a notebook in the other.
Deeply involved in Farm Bureau at the county and state levels, Batie helped compile the history of Nebraska Farm Bureau.
"Perhaps one of her most enduring legacies lies in youth development," Peterson said.
Batie was an assistant leader of the Horseshoe Bend 4-H Club in Dawson County, where she opened her farmhouse kitchen to generations of youth.
They made jams and jellies, baked bread, learned photography, washed chickens and gained confidence that lasted far beyond fair week.
She was active in Trinity Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Women's Missionary League.
Batie volunteered at the Majestic Theatre, Plum Creek Community Players, Lexington Chamber, Nebraska Environmental Trust, Women's Leadership Network, International Farm Youth Exchange Alumni Association and many others.
"And through it all, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend," Peterson said.
She died on Christmas Day after a brief but aggressive battle with cancer.
"It seems fitting that her final day was spent celebrating the birth of Christ — a holiday she deeply loved," Peterson said.
Peterson said that one of Batie's daughters issued a simple request, "Be like Barb."
Volunteer. Write down the memories. Say yes. Show up. Love your family. Support agriculture.
"It is with deep respect and gratitude that we induct Barb Bierman Batie into the Dawson County Cattlemen Hall of Fame — a woman whose legacy lives on in the stories she told, the people she mentored, and the community she strengthened," Peterson said.
After her final word, the entire audience quickly stood and applauded.
2026 Beef Ambassador Award
Justin Jarecke, regional manager of Merck Animal Health, left, accepts the 2026 Beef Ambassador Award plaque from Quentin Dailey Saturday at the Dawson County Cattlemen Banquet at the Meridian Event Center in Cozad.
The Dawson County Cattlemen Beef Ambassador Award was presented to Merck Animal Health.
Accepting the award on behalf of Merck was Justin Jarecke, regional manager.
Cattlemen Member Services Committee Chair Quentin Dailey presented the award.
The company started 130 years ago with a mission to develop medicines and vaccines for the health and well-being of animals worldwide.
"Merck Animal Health has used the expertise of veterinarians, farmers and caretakers to understand and develop many products that most of us are familiar with, to serve the needs of our animals and our industry," Dailey said.
Dailey said Merck Animal Health was not receiving the award because of the products they sell and advancements they have made in animal health.
"They are receiving it for what they have given back to our industry," he said.
Merck is a large corporate sponsor for Nebraska Cattlemen.
"They have worked closely with not only our organization, but several others across the nation in their Cartridges for Cash Program," Dailey said.
Cartridges for Cash collects used implant cartridges to pay back so much per cartridge to the organization up to $10,000.
Nebraska Cattlemen has been a recipient of this program for several years, and those funds support youth and young producer programs and education.
"This is only one example of how they are giving back to our industry," Dailey said.
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'We're here to listen' and help: Pillen meets with Lexington leaders on Tyson plant closure
Leaders of Lexington organizations speak with Gov. Pillen and State Sens. Teresa Ibach and Paul Strommen Thursday afternoon at a roundtable discussion at the Opportunity Center in Lexington.
LEXINGTON — On Thursday, Gov. Jim Pillen held a closed roundtable discussion with Lexington leaders at the Opportunity Center in Lexington.
Pillen was joined by state Sens. Teresa Ibach and Paul Strommen.
Also attending the meeting were Labor Department Commissioner Katie Thurber and representatives from Lexington School Board, Lexington City Council, Lexington Regional Health Center, Lexington Community Foundation, Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce and Central Community College-Lexington.
Pillen said the most important thing was to come and listen.
"We came to hear from the city, the foundation, the community college, the school and hospital on what their greatest needs are," Pillen said. "We're here to listen and then make sure we can help where those greatest needs are."
He added, "From my seat, it was incredibly inspiring."
Pillen said they had candid conversations about the closed Tyson plant. "An incredible goal we're trying to do is make sure that we can have those lights back on as quickly as possible."
Asked what the state is doing for the former Tyson workers, Pillen said, "The No. 1 thing has been making sure that the people of Lexington are taken care of."
Pillen listed a few organizations that the state has sent to Lexington to help those displaced workers.
"So we've had the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Economic Development here, making sure that every opportunity within an hour around Lexington is fully identified, so that the people of Lexington can still live in Lexington, love their community and have jobs," he said.
Pillen noted that state officials have been working with the Department of Transportation for transit to North Platte for Sustainable Beef jobs there.
"We've also been working with skill development because of extraordinary opportunities with construction, welding, electrical, plumbing and carpentry jobs," he said.
On the benefits side, Pillen said they are working to ensure people can receive unemployment benefits.
Pillen ended by saying, "We're working hard to make sure that we present options to Tyson so that this plant can become something else, and create careers and great opportunities for the people of Lexington."
Incoming Lexington Public Schools superintendent John Whetzal attended the meeting and left with a positive attitude.
"I came out of this feeling even more encouraged after listening to the community and business leaders," he said. "There was, 'OK, this is an opportunity — let's form ranks and let's make the best of this to come out on the backside in better shape than what we are going into it."
Whetzal said it was very positive and motivating.
"Yes, it's unfortunate, and there's a lot of unknown," he said. "But you could see it in the room, and through the comments. Everyone is coming together, and even though not everyone is connected, this affects everyone and it's going to take everyone to get through it."
Brenna Bartruff, chief communications officer of Lexington Regional Health Center, weighed in on the hospital's perspective on the meeting.
"It was very important for us to attend this meeting with the governor," she said. "There are a lot of health care needs in the community, especially with patients that previously worked at Tyson. Now, they don't have insurance."
Bartruff said it was good to share how this is impacting the hospital.
"It was a good discussion on what the government has done to assist and what things he can continue to do moving forward," she said. "And making sure that Medicaid applications with DHHS are being filed and moving through the process sooner rather than later.
"So that we can get our community the health insurance they need so they're not shying away from the care that we know they very much need."
Clay Patton, president of Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce, brought to light the business side of the meeting.
"What we constituted was that we still have a very strong business community in Lexington," he said. "We have a very active chamber, and we're continuing to add chamber members every month."
Patton said that there is still a very strong entrepreneurial spirit in Lexington.
The meeting highlighted the different perspectives of impact through the different organizations in Lexington.
"There are so many unknowns right now," Patton said. "But that's where the governor's team is definitely trying to see what resources would be available, especially when it comes to funding for things like rural hospitals, rural health care, or funding for after-school programs."
With this an ongoing situation and the plant's future unknown, so much is up in the air, Patton said.
"We just don't know what's to come next, but we're trying as best as we can, from all aspects, levels of government and community partners to try and be ready."
Patton finished with a reminder that the community is still "Lexington Strong."
"The chamber is ready and welcome to take on conversations with those who are wanting to do business in Lexington," he said. "We have infrastructure, we have the people, we have the natural resources.
"We want people to know that Lexington's open for business, and we are bigger than Tyson, and we are Lexington Strong."
The state has an exclusive hotline available, 308-407-1517, in multiple languages for those with questions about unemployment, job placement, job searches, training and DHHS services.
Around Town
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
Lexington Regional Health Center's CEO Jason Douglas will be speaking at the hospital's ladies Auxiliary group Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. at the Rehab building.
P.S. We Love You! Family Fun Night at the Lexington Public Library Thursday, Feb. 19 at 5:30 p.m.
Lexington Area Christian Women's Connection presents Sweetheart of a Deal Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 11:30 a.m. at Kirk's. $10 per person. Speaker Cristy Ludemann of Springview.
Dawson County Commissioners meeting Friday, Feb. 27 at 9 a.m. at the courthouse.
Lexington City Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24 at the city office building.
Lunch and Learn: Immigration, naturalization and civics presented by DAR member Sandy Mittelstaedt at the Lexington Public Library Thursday, Feb. 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Meal Planning and Preparation hosted by Nebraska Extension Thursday, Feb. 26 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Extension office (1002 Plum Creek Parkway). Free to everyone. For questions call 308-324-5501.
Bonneville Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will be presenting awards Tuesday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Lexington.
Mobile Food Pantry at the Dawson County Fairgrounds Thursday, March 5 at 3 p.m.
GriefShare meets every Thursday through April 30 at 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church.
Cropping at the Museum: Rescuing the Past April 10-13 at the Dawson County Historical Museum. All proceeds benefit the museum.
Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District will open its winter eagle viewing at the J-2 Hydroplant south of Lexington until Feb. 22. Open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday.
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
Join the Cozad Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the Fox Theater's fifth anniversary Thursday, Feb. 19 from 4-6 p.m. at 100 E. Eighth St., Cozad.
Cozad Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting for Big Red Supply and Rental Monday, Feb. 23 at 10 a.m.
Cozad Ambassadors presents Business After Hours Friday, Feb. 27 from 5-7 p.m. at the Cozad Elks Club.
Cozad City Wide Clean Up March 2-6. Tags must be picked up for items before 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27 at the City Office. Items accepted are appliances such as washers, dryers, dishwashers, stoves, freezers, air conditioners, tires, computer monitors, furniture that is too big for the tan dumpster.
Nebraska Extension Landscape Design Workshop Saturday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. at the Wilson Public Library.
Cozad Community Foundation is accepting items, services or an experience for their upcoming Red Day fundraiser auction. Red Day will be held Saturday, March 21 at 7 p.m. at Cozad Elks Club. Contact Robyn Geiser at 308-325-2450 or by email at ccf@cozadtel.net.
The Wilson Public Library is hosting their Writing Society on Tuesday Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. at the library.
Storytime with Sauce, certified therapy dog, Friday, Feb. 27 at 11 a.m. at the Wilson Public Library.
Movie Matinee at the library Thursday, Feb. 19 at 2:30 p.m.
Bill Clemente will present Feathers and Verses on Friday, Feb. 20 at 1:30 p.m. at the Wilson Public Library.
Tax Clinics at the Wilson Public Library on Friday Feb. 20 and Friday March 6 and 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Join the Wilson Public Library for felted wool dryer balls crafts Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 4 p.m. Register by Friday, Feb. 13 for ages 15 and up.
Landscape Design with Extension Educator Elizabeth Exstrom Saturday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. at the Wilson Public Library.
Armchair Travels: Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 5:30 p.m. with Mary Jane Skala at the Wilson Public Library.
Drive Thru free grocery Thursday, March 12 from 5-7 p.m. at the Cozad Grand Generation Center.
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.
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.
OVERTON HAPPENINGS
Entries due Feb. 19 for Sip, Slice and Solve Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Overton Family Center. Happy Hour starting at 6:30 p.m. with puzzling starting at 7:30 p.m. $120 per team of four for ages 21 and up. Register at the link on the Little Eagles Learning Center Facebook page.
EUSTIS HAPPENINGS
American Legion Waffle Feed Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Legion Hall in Eustis from 5-8 p.m. Free will donation.
FARNAM HAPPENINGS
Farnam Community Carnival at the Farnam School Building Saturday, Feb. 28 sponsored by the Farnam Lions Club. Soup supper from 5:30-9:30 p.m. and games from 6:30-10 p.m.
GOTHENBURG HAPPENINGS
American Red Cross Blood Drive Monday, Feb. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gothenburg High School.
Dancing With the Stars ticket sales event, one day only, Thursday, Feb. 26 from 5-8 p.m. at the Sun Theatre.
K-12th grade Art Showcase Sunday, March 1 from 1-3 p.m. at 829 Lake Ave., Gothenburg. Free will donation for the Art Programs.
Father-Daughter Dance Saturday, March 14 from 4-9 p.m. at the YMCA at Gothenburg Health. $60 per couple and $15 for each additional daughter. Must register by March 8.
Women's Pickleball tournament at the Gothenburg YMCA Saturday, March 14 at 9 a.m. for ages 16 and up with a $50 fee per team. Must register by March 13.
Save the Date: Dancing With the Stars Saturday, March 21.
ON THE BIG SCREEN
LEXINGTON
Majestic Theatre, 615 N. Washington St.
Ticket Pricing: Adult $5, Students/Senior Citizens/Child $4
SHOWTIMES:
"Solo Mio" (PG) - Feb. 18; Wednesday at 7 p.m.
"Mercy" (PG-13) - Feb. 20-22, 25; Friday/Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m.
"Goat" (PG) - Feb. 27-28, March 1 and 4: Friday/Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 3 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:
"Solo Mio" (PG) - Feb. 17-19; Tuesday-Thursday at 7:10 p.m.
"Wuthering Heights" (R) - Feb. 17-26; Tuesday-Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday/Sunday at 4 and 7 p.m., Monday-Thursday at 7 p.m.
"Goat" (PG) - Feb. 17-26; Tuesday-Thursday at 7:20 p.m., Friday at 7:20 p.m., Saturday/Sunday at 4:20 and 7:20 p.m., Monday-Thursday at 7:20 p.m.
"I Can Only Imagine 2" (PG) - Feb. 17-26; Friday at 7:10 p.m., Saturday/Sunday at 4:10 and 7:10 p.m., Monday-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:
"Buffalo Kids" (PG) - Feb. 20-22; Friday/Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m.
"Crime 101" (R) - Feb. 27-28 and March 1; Friday/Saturday 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: 10 a.m. — 7 p.m., Friday: 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. and Saturday: 10 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.
MONDAY
10 a.m. - Frog
12:45 p.m. - I've Got It
TUESDAY
12:45 p.m. - Pool
1 p.m. - Bunco and Foot Clinic
2:30 p.m. - Hot Cookies
WEDNESDAY
12:45 p.m. - Cards
1 p.m. - Frog
THURSDAY
12:45 p.m. - Farkle
12:45 p.m. - Pool
1 p.m. - Bridge
FRIDAY
12:45 p.m. - Cards
1 p.m. - Frog
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.
MONDAY
Baked Chicken, Scalloped Potatoes, Peas, Pineapple, Dinner Roll, Dessert
TUESDAY
Cube Pork in Gravy, Red Diced Potatoes, Mixed Veggies, Mixed Fruit
WEDNESDAY
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Tri Tater, Italian Green Beans, Garlic Bread, Pears
THURSDAY
Orange Chicken, Wild Rice, Buttered Cali Blend, Veggies, Cold Veggie Salad, Applesauce
FRIDAY
Monterey Pork Chops, Baby Bakers, Roasted Cauliflower, Apricots
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.
MONDAY
10 a.m. - Free Groceries
1 p.m. - Pitch
TUESDAY
Noon - Rotary
1 p.m. - Bridge and Dominos
1:15 p.m. - Foot Clinic
WEDNESDAY
10 a.m. - Free Groceries
FRIDAY
1 p.m. - Noodle Party
COZAD GRAND GENERATION CENTER MENU
Salad Bar is available daily with meals served from 11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
MONDAY
BBQ Pork Sandwich, Roasted Potatoes, Coleslaw, Pistachio Salad, Mandarin Oranges, Rice Krispie Treats
TUESDAY
Meatloaf, Baked Potato, Corn, Ambrosia Salad, Ice Cream
WEDNESDAY
Oven Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Creamed Peas, Pears, Ice Cream
THURSDAY
Liver and Onions or Cook's Choice, Potato Chunks, Carrots, Peaches, Ice Cream
FRIDAY
Brat or Hot Dog, Mac and Cheese, Sauerkraut, Tropical Fruit, Coleslaw, Brownies
FARNAM SENIOR CENTER
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.
MONDAY
Beef Taco, Refried Beans, Lettuce Salad, Fruit Cocktail
TUESDAY
Oven Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Veggies, Peaches, Dinner Roll
WEDNESDAY
Tater Tot Casserole, Green Beans, Pears, Dinner Roll
THURSDAY
Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Apricots, Dinner Roll
FRIDAY
Tuna Casserole, Peas, Corn Salad, Applesauce, Dinner Roll
GOSPER COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
All meals are served with vegetables, fruit and a sweet item. Please call before 10 a.m. for your reservation 308-785-2500. Menu is subject to change without notice.
MONDAY
Chicken Fried Steak
TUESDAY
Chicken Cordon Bleu
WEDNESDAY
Hot Turkey Sandwich
THURSDAY
Sloppy Joes
FRIDAY
Soup and Fish Sticks
ORGANIZATIONS
Full of Grace: Meetings at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Nazarene Church at 919 H St. in Cozad.
Southview Group: Meetings at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays at 1804 Papio Lane in Cozad.
Westside Group: AA/NA: open meeting on Friday nights at 7 p.m. Meetings are held at Grace Lutheran Church, 105 E. 17th St., Lexington, use the south door.
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 at noon, Fridays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m. at 1801 W. 18th St. in Lexington.
It Works Group: AA meetings are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at noon at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 303 E. 6th St. in Lexington.
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.
Grupo Lexington AA (Spanish Speaking): open meetings on Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 11 a.m., at 114 W. 6th St. in Lexington.
Sumner AA Group: meets Tuesdays at 8 p.m. at the United Church of Sumner, 504 Main St., Sumner. For more information call 308-325-5827.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings: Meetings at 8 p.m. on Thursdays at Hope Lutheran Church, 74094 Road 436 in Smithfield. Call 308-785-3567 or 308-472-3376.
Pony Express Group AA: meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on Mondays at the Gothenburg Evangelical Free Church (515 18th St) in Gothenburg.
Thirsty Thursday by the Cemetery: Meetings held on Thursdays at 7 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.
