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Education

4 locals to graduate in summer commencement at UNK

4 locals to graduate in summer commencement at UNK

  • Jessica Kennedy

KEARNEY — Graduate and undergraduate degrees will be conferred for 182 summer graduates at the University of Nebraska at Kearney commencement exercises at 10 a.m. Friday, July 31, at UNK’s Health and Sports Center.

Paying It Forward: UNK grad Erick Leiva Lopez starts school counseling career in hometown

Paying It Forward: UNK grad Erick Leiva Lopez starts school counseling career in hometown

  • Jessica Kennedy

Erick Leiva Lopez knows exactly what kind of educator he wants to be.

Kearney student 'disappointed, shocked, angry, upset' that Joseph's closing

Kearney student 'disappointed, shocked, angry, upset' that Joseph's closing

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Joseph's College Cosmetology campuses in Kearney, Grand Island, Norfolk and Lincoln will close July 31, the college said. The Kearney location is at 2213 Central Ave.

Lexington School Board approves funds to acquire property through eminent domain

Lexington School Board approves funds to acquire property through eminent domain

  • Jessica Kennedy

After exiting a closed session Monday night, the Lexington School Board unanimously authorized the deposit of the condemnation award in the amount of $1,134,000 to acquire real estate via eminent domain for the property formerly known as Plum Creek Care Center and WEL-Life assisted living at…

Treyvan Berry and Maylin Novoa win Mingus and Ramsey awards

Treyvan Berry and Maylin Novoa win Mingus and Ramsey awards

  • Jessica Kennedy

Lexington High School announced that graduated seniors Treyvan Berry and Maylin Novoa were the recipients of Mingus and Ramsey awards.

Overton Public School announces second semester honor roll

Overton Public School announces second semester honor roll

  • Jessica Kennedy

Overton Public Schools released their second semester honor roll June 1.

Eustis-Farnam school announces honor roll

Eustis-Farnam school announces honor roll

  • Press Release

Eustis-Farnam Public School announced the students who made honor roll from 7-12th grade.

Eustis-Farnam school announces honor roll

Eustis-Farnam school announces honor roll

    Eustis-Farnam Public School announced the students who made honor roll from 7-12th grade.

    2026 Sower Award nominations due June 12

      Humanities Nebraska is seeking nominations for the annual Sower Award in the Humanities, which recognizes and individual who has made a significant contribution to the public understanding of the humanities in Nebraska.

      UNK grad Emme Brown teaches little minds big lessons

      UNK grad Emme Brown teaches little minds big lessons

        SUMNER — At the beginning of each school year, Emme Brown gathers her kindergartners at Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Schools to read “The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be” by Joanna Gaines.

        Gothenburg art offers students enrichment through one-day camps

        Gothenburg art offers students enrichment through one-day camps

          The art department at Dudley Elementary in Gothenburg is offering students a chance to express themselves through a one-day art camp in June.

          Four local 4-H'ers receive 4-H scholarships

          Four local 4-H'ers receive 4-H scholarships

            Recently, the Dawson County Extension Office released the recipients of 4-H scholarships. 

            UNK degrees for Dawson County conferred at spring commencement

            UNK degrees for Dawson County conferred at spring commencement

              Graduate and undergraduate degrees were conferred for 739 spring graduates at University of Nebraska at Kearney commencement exercises Friday, May 8 at UNK’s Health and Sports Center.

              Lexington FFA grows futures and flowers

              Lexington FFA grows futures and flowers

                The Lexington FFA chapter is spreading their love of agriculture as well as raising funds for their future endeavors through a plant sale.

                199 students graduate from Lexington High School during Sunday ceremony

                199 students graduate from Lexington High School during Sunday ceremony

                Lexington High School held their graduation ceremony Sunday, May 3, in the high school gymnasium.

                33 Lexington High School students receive Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy award

                33 Lexington High School students receive Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy award

                The Nebraska Department of Education, in partnership with the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Advisory Committee, recently announced that 366 Nebraska Seals of Biliteracy have been awarded to 362 students during the April 2026 award cycle.

                WATCH: Nebraska high school students race custom, electric go-karts

                WATCH: Nebraska high school students race custom, electric go-karts

                Teams of high school students from across Nebraska raced their hand-built go-karts around the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's tractor testing track Saturday.

                CPS reformats after-school and preschool programs, raises tuition

                CPS reformats after-school and preschool programs, raises tuition

                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

                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

                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

                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

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

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                Lexington's Levi Haines wins bull riding event at Elwood Rodeo

                Lexington's Levi Haines wins bull riding event at Elwood Rodeo

                Heartland Chevrolet Show and Shine offers drive down memory lane

                Heartland Chevrolet Show and Shine offers drive down memory lane

                23-year-old Cozad man charged with child enticement

                23-year-old Cozad man charged with child enticement

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                The 2026 Nebraska American Legion Class A Senior National Division State Tournament runs July 25-29 in Kearney, featuring area team representatives and set admission.

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                Enjoy family-friendly night hikes, games and insect discovery at Audubon’s Rowe Sanctuary during Prairie Lights & Night Sights on Saturday, July 25, 9–11 p.m.

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                Grand Island Utilities warns customers about phone scams in which callers pose as customer service, falsely offer credits or refunds, and seek utility account details.

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                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

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                Lexington students receive scholastic awards  from Chamber

                Lexington students receive scholastic awards from Chamber

                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

                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.

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