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I-80 Eastbound closed at Lexington due to law enforcement activity
Lexington, Neb. - I-80 is closed eastbound at Lexington (mm 237) due to law enforcement activity. According to NE 511, the closure is from mm 237 - mm 247. US Highway 30 is an alternate route at this time. NE 511 shows that there is a disabled vehicle in the eastbound lane between mm 244- mm247.
Dawson County Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Role in Methamphetamine Conspiracy
United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Leopoldo Ramirez, 25, of Lexington, Nebraska, was sentenced May 2, 2024, in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and fentanyl. Senior United States District Judge John M. Gerrard sentenced Ramirez to 132 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After Ramirez’ release from prison, he will begin a 5-year term of supervised release.
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...
Lexington Community Foundation announces five-part summer forum
LEXINGTON — Lexington Community Foundation is excited to announce a five-part summer forum entitled Foundation Fridays. We will explore various aspects of a community foundation, community giving, and giving back purposefully. Our sessions will range from being open to the public to targeted audiences, all designed to inspire generosity within the Lexington community.
Dawson PPD Board Members vote on the level of on-peak irrigation demand
(May 3, 2024) Lexington, Neb. – At the May Board Meeting, Dawson PPD directors voted on the level of on-peak irrigation demand that the District will try to maintain through load management this summer. Dawson PPD and its irrigation customers work together to keep energy costs affordable through the...
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.
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...
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.
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