LEXINGTON — The project to bring an 80 room Holiday Inn Express & Suites to Lexington is now a go. The Community Development Agency, CDA, approved the redevelopment project and met with a representative from Anant Enterprises, LLC.
LINCOLN — Dawson County has been added to the list of 28 Nebraska counties where residents may register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for uninsured damage sustained from the March 14 and July 9 storms and flooding.
COZAD — Forty years of existence is cause for celebration, the Cozad Chamber of Commerce was celebrating both their Farmer and Businessesman Appreciation BBQ and their 2019 award winners on Tuesday, Aug. 13
LEXINGTON — The community of Lexington is on track to getting a childcare center. Learning Adventures Child Care Center is working to open a child care center in the First United Methodist Church with space for around 45 children.
LEXINGTON — In an effort to help MRK Inc. with meeting Department of Environmental Quality, DEQ, standards regarding waste water, the Lexington City Council approved a loan of $500,000.00, funds will be drawn from the Economic Development fund.
New leadership also elected during August board meeting
There was never any question in Don Kinnan’s mind about where his life’s calling lay. “I started farming with my Dad while I was a senior in high school and except for two years in the Army during the Korean War I’ve lived and farmed around Cozad,” he noted.
COZAD — After the resignation of former Cozad Community Schools superintendent Joel Applegate, Ron Wymore of Kearney has been chosen to take over the position and will guide the district during the current school year.
HOLDREGE — Stephanie Monthey spoke soothingly as she guided the slow flow yoga class through deep stretches.
LEXINGTON — Those looking for the Lexington Community Foundation will need to look one block west while their downtown offices are under renovation. The LCF can be found in the community room of Great Western Bank’s location at 511 N. Lincoln.
LEXINGTON — The ebb and flow of healthcare is ever shifting but Plum Creek Medical Group of Lexington prides itself on being able to meet the ever changing needs of patients and providing quality care from infancy to adulthood and beyond.
DAWSON COUNTY — Unwelcome news to some, but central Nebraska may again see more severe weather on Thursday, Aug. 15.
LINCOLN — Dawson County has been added to the list of 28 Nebraska counties where residents may register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for uninsured damage sustained from the March 14 and July 9 storms and flooding.
LEXINGTON — The car was upside down in a water filled ditch and there were two passengers trapped, the car had been rolled by the flood water over the road. Deputy Aaron Pelzer was on scene and made a choice to rescue the two who were trapped.
LEXINGTON – The Orthman Community YMCA will be giving away FREE memberships to 200 Lexington Middle School sixth graders as part of a new program.
After receiving a battering on Sunday night from 80 mph winds which caused damage throughout Cozad, the community was treated to a serene sunset on Tuesday evening as storm clouds lingered in the area.
Kearney Area Community Foundation receives anonymous $100,000 donation exactly one month after flood
KEARNEY — One month after the July 9 flood, Aug. 9, there was a $100,000 check in the mailbox at the Kearney Area Community Foundation from an anonymous donor for the Disaster Relief Fund.
JOHNSON LAKE — Residents of Johnson Lake and the surrounding area got to officially welcome Canyon Lakes Brewing Company during a grand opening ribbon cutting held on Saturday, Aug. 10.
COZAD — Pools of water reflected book titles on the floor, plaster laid in a pulpy mess and volunteers worked to remove books. This was the scene at the Cozad High School library after the roof was damaged during the storm which occurred Sunday, Aug. 11.
DAWSON COUNTY — In a meteorological set up similar to the one which spawned the storms that damaged Cozad Sunday night, severe storms may again impact the area again during the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 14 and morning hours of Thursday, Aug. 15.
COZAD — A complex of thunderstorms caused damage to the city of Cozad during the overnight hours of Sunday, Aug. 11 and Monday Aug. 12. Damage was primarily caused by straight line winds caused by a bow echo which moved along the Nebraska and Kansas state line.
LINCOLN — Hiring difficulties have forced a temporary halt in admissions at the new Central Nebraska Veterans Home in Kearney.
Shoemaker principal Lee Wolfe has been charged with driving under the influence.
Straight line winds related to severe thunderstorms caused damage throughout Cozad during the evening of Sunday Aug. 11. Wind speeds ranged from 50 to 80 mph. Stay tuned for more details.
LEXINGTON — The Lexington High School Marching Band is bringing a little slice of the Nile delta to town with their 2019 show, “Hieroglyphs.” The 230 strong band has been rehearsing and learning the show this whole week during band camp.
The Nebraska Rural Radio Association Board of Directors recently announced that Tim Marshall will become the new CEO/ General Manager of the company effective Jan. 1, 2020. Tim will succeed Craig Larson who announced in March to the board of directors of his plans to retire at the end of the year.
COZAD — The Robert Henri Museum and Art Gallery is pleased to announce that it will be hosting its Artist of the Month for August and the first part of September 2019. This month’s artist is Jan Anderson. Her work will be on display at the museum and available for viewing and purchase. She i…
LEXINGTON — Jim Hain said the call he got blew him away and his first thought was, “you certainly made a mistake.” Yet there was no mistake and the Lexington Regional Health Center’s Chief Operating Officer was asked to speak at a University of Nebraska Medical College Professionalism Ceremony.
LEXINGTON — The long time host to community events, weddings and social functions is no longer providing food services or staff. The Holiday Inn contacted those who had previously booked events that they would terminate these services immediately.
LEXINGTON — Tariffs, gun violence and education were only a couple of the things Congressman Adrian Smith discussed during his visit to Lexington on Wednesday, Aug. 7.
LEXINGTON — In an effort to help alleviate the lack of child care options in the community, the First United Methodist Church is one step closer to hosting a child care facility inside the church located at 201 E. 8th St.
SUMNER — A Sumner man is charged with animal cruelty in Dawson County Court after numerous malnourished and dead cattle were found in Eddyville and near Sumner.
NORTH PLATTE — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people following a pursuit that began in North Platte and ended near Maxwell.
DAWSON COUNTY — Members of the Adult Dawson Area Leadership Class #17 and Dawson Area Youth Leadership Class #2 have been selected.
TEKAMAH— Thanks to the combined efforts of several law enforcement agencies and emergency responders, a missing, elderly woman was located and rescued last night near Oakland.
COZAD — What once was the site of entertainment for historic Cozad will once again play host to popular entertainment for the town, with a few modern updates.
GRAND ISLAND — Terrie Baker, general manager of the Grand Island Independent, has been named publisher.
LEXINGTON — It’s an annual tradition in Lexington to welcome those new teachers who have joined Lexington Public Schools and will be shortly starting a new school year. The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors it, and the local businesses support the new teacher luncheon.
COZAD — The sounds of laughter and chatter trickle out onto the street near the 242 House in Cozad.
COZAD — Sweetwater Outfitters may not be exactly where it was the last time you saw it. Due to developments with the old Allen Opera House, the latest western apparel and clothing store has shifted to a new location, but it is not far from the old location at all.
LEXINGTON —The Lexington Regional Health Center board of directors approved the purchase of a new endoscopic sterilization system for their operating room during their meeting on Tuesday.
LINCOLN — Blueprint Nebraska has released a report and plan to add 25,000 jobs to the state while adding $15,000 to the annual income of every resident by 2030.
LEXINGTON — For some area teachers, the lessons started early, but they were the ones taking the notes this time.
LEXINGTON — Around 10 residents of Johnson Lake’s Lakeview Acres attended the Dawson County Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, July 31 to voice their concerns about nuisances of JL Marina.
LEXINGTON — The Joe Torres Volleyball Tournament to benefit Tim Rios and his fight against Stage III squamous cell carcinoma cancer was held on Sunday, July 28.
LINCOLN — The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) has claimed the top spot in this year’s Best-Looking Cruiser contest, organized by the American Association of State Troopers (AAST). The contest, which was decided by a vote of the public, included photos of cruisers from state and highway patrols a…
KEARNEY — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have arrested a Chicago man following a pursuit on Interstate 80 that began near Overton and ended near Shelton Tuesday evening.
YORK — An accident near mile marker 348, near Bradshaw, shut down Interstate 80 this morning.
ORLANDO, Fla., — Nebraska State Trooper Sam Mortensen has been named Officer of the Year by the Motor Vehicle Criminal Interdiction (MVCI) Association. Trooper Mortensen received the honor Tuesday during the annual MVCI conference in Orlando.
LEXINGTON — In a continued effort to help alleviate the large child care shortage Lexington has, a second meeting of local businesses, organizations and concerned citizens took place on Tuesday, July 23.
