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Education

CPS reformats after-school and preschool programs, raises tuition

CPS reformats after-school and preschool programs, raises tuition

  • Ashley Mohler

Cozad Public Schools's Afterzone and preschool programs have experienced a ride in tuition due to reformatting and grant refusals.

Learning Adventures Childcare plans culturally diverse summer curriculum

Learning Adventures Childcare plans culturally diverse summer curriculum

  • Ashley Mohler

With only two months left in the school year, Learning Adventures Childcare is in full-blown planning mode for its summer program.

Lexington Community Foundation announces Norall Scholarship winners

Lexington Community Foundation announces Norall Scholarship winners

  • Jessica Kennedy

LEXINGTON — The Lexington Community Foundation announced the Norall Scholarship Trust award winners for the 2026-2027 academic years March 30.

10 Cozad High School students participate in Central Nebraska Science and Engineering Fair

10 Cozad High School students participate in Central Nebraska Science and Engineering Fair

  • Jessica Kennedy

KEARNEY — Cozad High School took 10 students to the Central Nebraska Science and Engineering Fair March 24 at the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus.

Local student-athletes honored as NCPA Academic All-State winter athletes

Local student-athletes honored as NCPA Academic All-State winter athletes

  • Jessica Kennedy

The Nebraska School Activities Association announced the Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association Academic All-State winter awards March 25.

Lexington students receive scholastic awards  from Chamber

Lexington students receive scholastic awards from Chamber

  • Ashley Mohler

LEXINGTON — The Lexington Chamber of Commerce Business Education Committee recognized 14 Lexington students, grades sixth through 12th, with Scholastic Awards for the 2025-26 school year.

Gothenburg student receives Nebraska Wheat Growers Association scholarship

Gothenburg student receives Nebraska Wheat Growers Association scholarship

  • Jessica Kennedy

A Gothenburg student is one of two who will receive a 2026 Nebraska Wheat Growers Association scholarship.

Central Community College in Lexington offers workshops on mental health first aid

    LEXINGTON — Central Community College in Lexington is hosting two upcoming workshops on youth and adult mental health first aid.

    Central Community College in Lexington offering classes

      LEXINGTON — Central Community College in Lexington is offering community education classes in March.

      Dawson County students attend annual college and career fair at Lexington High School

      Dawson County students attend annual college and career fair at Lexington High School

        LEXINGTON — Lexington High School hosted the annual Dawson Area College and Career Fair on Wednesday morning for sophomores and juniors.

        Lexington School Board must appoint new member after Reutlinger's death

        Lexington School Board must appoint new member after Reutlinger's death

          During the Lexington School Board meeting Monday, the board unanimously approved a motion to announce a board vacancy due to the death of incumbent Roger Reutlinger.

          Lexington School Board interviews 3 candidates for superintendent

            LEXINGTON — During a special meeting Wednesday, the Lexington School Board held three interviews with potential superintendents.

            DAR Bonneville Chapter offering award for citizenship knowledge

              The Bonneville Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is offering an award for citizenship knowledge for all students in grades 6 through 12.

              Lexington School Board reelects board officers

                LEXINGTON — The Lexington School Board voted 5-0 to reelect Garth Mins as the board president Monday at their regular meeting.

                Central Community College offers workforce education opportunities

                Central Community College offers workforce education opportunities

                Basic welding training classes will be offered through Central Community College Jan. 21-April 22 at the Lexington High School welding lab.

                42 Lexington locals make UNK's fall Dean's List

                42 Lexington locals make UNK's fall Dean's List

                KEARNEY — The University of Nebraska at Kearney announced students who earned a place on the fall 2025 Dean's List.

                An unplanned path: Isaac Anderson went from the military to UNK

                An unplanned path: Isaac Anderson went from the military to UNK

                Isaac Anderson joined the U.S. Army at  age 17. At 23, after his military service, he enrolled at UNK. He gave the student commencement speech at Friday's commencement.

                Lexington school board hears AQuESTT district scores

                LEXINGTON — The Lexington School Board heard from Annette Fitzgerald, Lexington Public Schools' curriculum coordinator, on the Accountability for a Quality Education System, Today and Tomorrow (AQuESTT) scores.

                Overton FFA Natural Resources team brings home national title

                Overton FFA Natural Resources team brings home national title

                The Overton FFA Natural Resources team brought home Nebraska's fourth national title at the 98th National FFA Convention Friday, Oct. 31 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

                Gothenburg's Lathan Buesing selected for All-State Orchestra

                The Nebraska Music Education Association announced the high school students selected to participate in the 2024 Nebraska All-State Ensembles Nov. 3. Each year over 2,000 of the best musicians in the state in grades 9-12 audition for placement in one of four available ensembles. Selection in …

                Lexington School Board approves Superintendent John Hakonson's retirement at school year's end

                Lexington School Board approves Superintendent John Hakonson's retirement at school year's end

                LEXINGTON — The Lexington School Board held a special meeting Tuesday to approve the retirement of Superintendent John Hakonson.

                Lexington Superintendent John Hakonson to resign June 2026

                Lexington Superintendent John Hakonson to resign June 2026

                The Lexington School Board will discuss the resignation of Superintendent John Hakonson at a special school board meeting at noon Tuesday, Oct. 28.

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                Kearney restaurant owner Carlos Godinez will be deported

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                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                Lexington School Board hears concerns from community members about teacher's Facebook post about Charlie Kirk

                Lexington School Board hears concerns from community members about teacher's Facebook post about Charlie Kirk

                LEXINGTON — Over a month ago, a Facebook post by a Lexington High School teacher sparked outrage throughout the community.

                Reading program offered at Lexington library

                Humanities Nebraska announced that 23 program series of Prime Time Family Reading and Prime Time Preschool are being held at 22 locations as of Spt. 2, with some sites starting in October. Each series is a free six-week program with storytelling and discussion based on award-winning children…

                2 local students receive biliteracy award

                The Nebraska Department of Education and the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Advisory Committee are proud to announce that 122 Seals of Biliteracy have been awarded to 118 Nebraska students in August of 2025.

                Cozad superintendent reassures community after threat investigation

                COZAD — Classes at Cozad Middle School resumed as normal Wednesday morning, Aug. 27, after an investigation into a potential threat found no credible danger, according to school officials and the Cozad Police Department.

                Wings & Wine fundraiser supports Blanche Senior Scholarship

                Wings & Wine fundraiser supports Blanche Senior Scholarship

                LEXINGTON — The annual Wings & Wine, Beer & Brats fundraiser at Mac’s Creek Winery took place on Aug. 21 to support the Blanche Senior Scholarship, providing opportunities for local students to pursue higher education.

                Lexington school board hears report on Welcome Center's back-to-school event

                Lexington school board hears report on Welcome Center's back-to-school event

                LEXINGTON — The Lexington Public Schools Board of Education received an in-depth report from Marni Baker, executive director of the Welcome Center, on the center’s first back-to-school event.

                Lexington Public Schools begins 2025-26 school year

                Lexington Public Schools begins 2025-26 school year

                LEXINGTON — The 2025-26 school year officially began this week for Lexington Public Schools with their first day of school for students and staff.

                Three locals to graduate from UNL in August ceremony

                The University of Nebraska–Lincoln was set to confer more than 500 degrees during a combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Saturday morning, Aug. 16, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. One Cozad and two Lexington natives are among the graduates:

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