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First Communion at Christ the King Catholic Church
Second religious education students at Christ the King Catholic Church received their First Communion on Sunday, April 21. From left: Brynn Loshonkohl, Kennedy Simpson, Natalee Rhoades, Colston Broz, Madilyn Cote, and Janely Jiminez. Pictured with the students are Sarah Dillon, 2nd grade religious education teacher, and Father Joseph Ravi. Julie Linn serves as the Faith Formation Coordinator for all classes at the church.
City Approves Class C Liquor License for Frontier Frau
The City Council meeting began with a public hearing on Monday, April 22 concerning the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission’s recommendation on the application for a Class C liquor license for the Frontier Frau, located at 144 & 122 W. 7th Street in Cozad. Owner Amara Block was present at the hearing. “Even though we will be specializing in European-style lagers, we realize that some of our patrons prefer other alcoholic beverages such as wine, and we want to be able to offer these to complement our food menu,” Block said. The council unanimously approved the recommendation, and anticipation for the brewery's opening continues to mount in the community.
‘Annie’ Presented by Fourth and Fifth Grade
Cozad Elementary Music Teacher Senja Stephens presented her fourth 4th and 5th grade Honor Musical on Thursday, April 25. Sixty students were involved in this year’s production which presented a 2 p.m. matinee for the elementary students in the afternoon and a public production at 7 p.m. in the CHS auditorium The students performed to a packed house in the evening, with estimates of 500 or more in attendance.
Dance Team Launches Fundraiser to Aid Storm Victims
In response to the recent storms that have affected our state, the Cozad Dance team has initiated a fundraiser with the aim of providing relief to those impacted. Comprising high school students and their coaches, the team is rallying the community to gather essential items for storm victims. The initiative...
Cozad High School Honored with the American College Application Campaign Award
EducationQuest Foundation presented Cozad High School counselor Jorden Haarberg and teacher Amanda Rossel with the American College Application Campaign’s (ACAC) Nebraska School of Excellence Award at its recent biennial Symposium in Lincoln. EducationQuest is the coordinator of ACAC in Nebraska, which is called Apply2College. EducationQuest’s Omaha College Planning Director...
Outstanding Volunteer Awarded to Joann Parker
Joann Parker of Cozad, a volunteer for Central Plains Home Health & Hospice, was recently honored as an outstanding volunteer at the annual Nebraska Hospice and Palliative Care Association (NHPCA) banquet on March 20th, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Each year, NHPCA recognizes volunteers who provide outstanding volunteer services during the previous year at a Nebraska hospice agency.
Haymaker Golf has Sucessful Week
The Haymaker boy’s golf team had a busy week despite the weather. On Tuesday, April 23 the team headed to Holdrege for the Duster Invite, before attending the Dawson County Triangular that was held in Gothenburg on Thursday, April 25, to finish out their week. The Broken Bow invite was postponed and a makeup date has not been set yet. The results are as follows.
Eustis-Farnam FFA Team Qualifies for Nationals
The Eustis-Farnam FFA chapter, under the guidance of veteran advisor Chad Schimmels, competed well at the Nebraska State FFA Convention on April 3 - 5, 2024 in Lincoln. Events were held at the Pinnacle Bank Arena, Haymarket Area hotels, and the UNL East Campus. The Agronomy team was declared the...
Swanson Named Miss Volunteer of the Year
This year’s winner as the 2024 Cozad Miss Volunteer of the Year is Mandy Swanson. Swanson was born and raised in Cozad and graduated from Cozad High School in 2001. Her parents are Helen and Troy Hays and the late Joe Spotanski. She is married to Bud Swanson and...
Brycen Schwenka Swings Towards First Place
With their best weather all season, the Whippets delivered their best performance on the green at the Holdrege Country Club on April 23. 12 teams were present at the invitational and the Whippets were able to secure a second place finish with a stroke score of 338 (+50). Leading the...
Elmwood residents drive home concerns about plans for local gas station chain
Plans to build a Mega Saver at 72nd and Dodge Street is worrying Elwood Park residents. Some of those neighbors spoke to representatives from the City and Mega Saver, in hopes of finding a compromise.
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