Top Story Spotlight Lexington School Board approves Superintendent John Hakonson's retirement at school year's end Jessica Kennedy Oct 28, 2025 Oct 28, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save LEXINGTON — The Lexington School Board held a special meeting Tuesday to approve the retirement of Superintendent John Hakonson.kAm“%9:D :D >J `cE9 J62C 2D E96 DFA6C:?E6?56?E] xE’D 366? 2 8C62E 8:8[ 2 8C62E A=246 E@ H@C<] x’G6 H@C<65 7@C D@>6 H@?56C7F= A6@A=6[” w2<@?D@? D2:5]k^AmkAmw2<@?D@?’D C6E:C6>6?E H:== 36 67764E:G6 2E E96 6?5 @7 E96 D49@@= J62C @? yF?6 b_[ a_ae]k^AmkAm“xE :D DFA6C:?E6?56?E 9F?E:?8 D62D@?[” w2<@?D@? D2:5] “!6@A=6 5@?’E <?@H E92E[ 3FE :7 J@F =@@< 2E E96 }63C2D<2 pDD@4:2E:@? @7 $49@@= q@2C5D H63D:E6[ E96C6 2C6 A@D:E:@?D 2=C625J FA] }@G6>36C :D FDF2==J H96? 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UPDATED: City Council approves acquisition agreement for parts of Tyson property The city of Lexington will acquire and manage certain Tyson-owned assets, including the wastewater treatment facility and farmland. The city w…
Lexington's Mexican community engages in cultural celebration at public library Cinco de Mayo means more than a date — for Lexington families, it’s about honoring roots, sharing food and keeping traditions alive.
Trump administration rejects women picked for soybean board, appoints men instead Normally, soy farmers pick their representatives, and the USDA signs off. This time, the USDA rejected at least five farmers, including four women.
Lexington residents raise concerns about Greenwood Cemetery at City Council meeting The Lexington City Council heard from concerned citizens regarding the upkeep of Greenwood Cemetery at the April 28 meeting.
Flatwater Forum: Lexington begins to look ahead after Tyson closing Tyson Foods' closing put 3,200 people out of work. "We hope something new will come back to that building. Lexington is resilient and can adap…
Nebraska softball welcomed back at Eppley Airfield after clinching Big Ten regular season championship
