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Every Tuesday and Thursday in the fall, Taylor Schneider and his students start class by gathering their equipment and stretching. The 15 minutes of stretching is essential for their trips up a 400-foot wind turbine.

Humphrey St. Francis second semester honor roll students are as follows: “All A” Honor Roll (all A’s; average 93 or above): Seniors – Emma Baumgart, Hannah Baumgart, Tessa Deets, Jaden Kosch, Makenna Wietfeld, Garret Zach Juniors – Carter Classen, Emma Classen, Jocelyn Dunn, Tori Jarosz, Karly Kessler, Caleb Killham, Owen Weidner Sophomores – Isabel Preister Freshmen – Gage Braun, Matthew Brockhaus, Tanner Classen, Chase Freudenburg, Kellan Mundil, Carson Wessel 8th Grade – Lillie Beltz, Wyatt Brandl, Tatum Classen

We are seeing river birch trees whose branches have died from the top down. Up to half of the tree or more may not be leafing out. In most cases, the cause of river birch dieback this year is drought combined with heat and high winds experienced over the last year.

The Comstock Windmill Festival has had a good run, but this year’s festival, to be held June 8-9-10, will be the last series of concerts after 23 years.

Soft opening may be option to give public chance to see it

LAD partners with True Purpose to bring more housing options to village

Heroes are the men and women who bravely serve this country.

Father Schmit, Father Gutowski will begin serving on July 1

Six Central Community College students were named to the 2023 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Nebraska All-State Academic Team April 12 at the Cornhusker Marriott in Lincoln.

Five hilarious comedians will be taking the stage during the comedy showcase of the Great American Comedy Festival presented by Nucor Steel Nebraska, Nucor Cold Finish Nebraska, Nucor Detailing Center, and Vulcraft Nebraska.

Buckling Up Reduces Chances of Dying in a Car Crash by 45% Nebraska law enforcement is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the national Click It or Ticket highvisibility enforcement effort May 15-June 4, 2023.

Spending time on technology and social media has become almost a way of life for many toddlers, teens and beyond. But is it safe and healthy for youth and families?

Blake Weidner wins race thanks to HPS 5th graders

Consultant hired, 3rd option to bring schools together

Jamie Jakub, CEO of Disabled American Veterans (DAV), will highlight The Humphrey Foltz-Zuerlein American Legion Post 80 Memorial day program Monday, May 29.