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NDOT Aeronautics Launches Traveling Youth Aviation Art Exhibit
Lincoln, NE- The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) Aeronautics Division launched a statewide traveling Youth Aviation Art Exhibit earlier this month, highlighting student creativity and aviation education across Nebraska. The traveling exhibit features the top three winning artworks from each of three age divisions and will be displayed at multiple...
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Malone Earns Ardath Conn Scholarship
Cheyenne Meyer Malone of Axtell has been awarded the Ardath Conn Scholarship following an outstanding vocal audition performance of ‘Whispering Hope’. This scholarship will aid Cheyenne as she continues her education at Wayne State College. Cheyenne, a 2018 graduate of Axtell Community School, is the daughter of Randy...
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Information shared on dealing with Asian lady beetles
As the weather has become warmer, area residents have noticed an increase of Asian lady beetles in their homes. The following information on the beetles has been provided by Wayne Ohnesorg, Extension Educator & Entomologist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in regard to the benefits of the beetles and how to reduce their impact in homes in the future.
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Well deserved recognition, award recipients
Photos one and two: among the awards handed out during the Wayne America Banquet on April 12 was that of Citizen of the Year (left) and Educator of the Year (right). The 2025 Citizen of the Year award recipient was Carter "Cap" Peterson. Making the presentation was the 2024 recipient, Scott Brummond. Named the 2025 Educator of the Year was Alina Surber, Family and Consumer Sciences Instructor at Wayne Community Schools. Making the presentation was Maggie Gubbels, the 2024 recipient. Photos of additional award recipients can be found on page 4A of today's Herald.
Nebraska Examiner
Poetry and how it connects us a focus of Neihardt Spring Conference
BANCROFT, Nebraska – The poetry of John Neihardt — and his love of rhyme and verse — will take center stage at the 45th annual Neihardt Spring Conference on Saturday. Presentations will focus on the “connective tissue of poetry” as expressed through music, writings and art. Attendees at the conference, entitled “And Poetry Connects it […]
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Nationally-known comics to be featured acts at Great American Comedy Festival
Once again, the Great American Festival is bringing a variety of hilarity. Comedians Ian Abramson, Tommy Bechtold, Dwayne Kennedy, and Elyssa Phillips are coming to Norfolk to fill out the Saturday Comedy Gala lineup headlined by Charlie Berens on June 20 and to perform in the Friday night adults-only late show on June 19.
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Woodwind Chamber Ensembles Concert Performs Tonight
Wayne, NE- Wayne State College’s Woodwind Chamber Ensembles will perform tonight at 7:30 p.m. on the second floor of the campus’ Brandenburg Building in the Ley Theatre. This concert features the WSC Flute Choir, Clarinet Ensemble and Saxophone Quartet. All three ensembles are directed by Wayne State’s Professor of Music Dr. Karl Kolbeck, who specializes in woodwind instruments.
News Channel Nebraska
Colonial tea party brings history to life in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Neb. — The Elkhorn Valley Museum is once again bringing history to life, one cup of tea at a time. The museum hosted its third annual tea party Saturday, this year featuring a colonial theme tied to America’s upcoming 250th celebration. What began as part of a tea history exhibit has now turned into a yearly tradition.
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Wiese Benefit Events Begin Tonight at The Majestic Theatre
Wayne, NE- Events throughout this month, which will go towards supporting Tiffany Wiese, begin today, with a Marty Supreme movie feature at the Majestic Theatre tonight at 7 p.m., with all ticket sales going towards helping Tiffany’s medical expenses. For the past four years, Tiffany Wiese has been courageously...
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HNS musicians place at NE Jazz Festival
NORFOLK — Members of the Hartington-Newcastle Varsity Jazz Band took home a second-place trophy in competition with of 14 area bands at the NE Community College Jazz Festival March 30. This is the first time HNS has placed second at this event according to plaque history. The Jazz Band...
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Card Shower To Celebrate 50th
In celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of Ted and Anne Krienke of Pierce, please join us in honoring this special milestone with a card shower. Ted and Anne were united in marriage on Easter Sunday, April 18, 1976, at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church in Bayard, IA. As they...
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World-class magicians to kick off Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Neb. — A lineup of world-class magicians will take the stage to open the 2026 Great American Comedy Festival at the Johnny Carson Theatre. Great American Comedy Festival organizers announced that Juliana Chen, David Kovac and The Evasons will perform during the Comedy/Magic Show on Thursday, June 18.
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48th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Comes to a Close
Wayne, NE- The 48th Annual Easter Egg Hunt came to a close yesterday, with the egg having been found yesterday morning by Jeremy Loberg on April 2nd. This year’s egg was a clothespin at the bottom of a stop sign on the south intersection of 575th Avenue and 857th Road, south of Dreamers Place Equestrian Ranch and north of Bomgaars.
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Smithsonian Museum on Main Street coming to Madison, Verdigre
Humanities Nebraska has announced six Nebraska communities – including two in Northeast Nebraska - will be hosting a Smithsonian Museum on Main Street exhibition. “SPARK! Places of Innovation,” will tour Nebraska from June 2026 through March 2027, visiting six communities including Madison and Verdigre. “SPARK!” is designed for...