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Imperial FFA holds annual banquet
Saturday, April 27, the Imperial FFA Chapter held it’s annual banquet in the CCS Auditorium. The night kicked off with a welcome from Chapter President, Mason Tyerman, followed by the banquet meal in the commons area. All members and guests then moved to the auditorium for the many presentations...
Local jail receives standards of excellence in detention facility operations award at conference
On April 18, the Nebraska Jail Standards held their annual jail conference in Kearney, Nebraska. Each year they present one award for the entire state to a jail facility that has done an excellent job operating their jail. The winner for 2023 was the Chase County Sheriff’s office, noting all...
WP building projects nearing completion
After several months of work, the various improvements and additions being made to the Wauneta-Palisade School building in Wauneta are nearly done. In order to accommodate Pre-K through 5th grades, the second floor has been completely remodeled. Several new classrooms, updated bathrooms, a new SPED room and offices have taken over the space. The goal is to have all students, Pre K through 12th grade in one building beginning with the ‘24-25 school year. The classrooms are just about wrapped up. They still need some final details and paint.
CCS students participate in first rodeo of the season
Several Chase County High School students traveled to McCook for the Southwest Nebraska High School Rodeo on April 20 and 21. The event was held at the Red Willow County Fairgrounds in the Kiplinger and Alice Arenas. This two day event was the first rodeo of the spring high school rodeo season. The events started at 8 am on both Saturday and Sunday. Around 110 students from all over the state participated across several events. Participants earn points, which are added up over the season and help determine who earns a spot at the Nebraska High School Finals in June.
CCS claims boys title at SPVA meet
The finish line of the regular season is in sight for the Chase County boys track team. The Longhorns won the SPVA meet last week and took part in the Best of the Midwest Tuesday. Junior varsity team members also competed in the North Platte JV meet Monday. Now all...
Chase County golfers finish fourth at SPVA tourney
Gavin Wisnieski was the low score for the Longhorn golf team at the SPVA Tournament held in Sutherland, Friday, April 26, coming in with a score of 77. That was good enough for a second place tie with Perkins County’s Zaybreon Hansen. Tate Teply placed 12th with a score...
CCS team among top 11 at State Quiz Bowl
Chase County was among the thirty teams that qualified for this year’s ESU State Quiz Bowl in Hastings. The Longhorns went 2-2 last Wednesday and finished in the top 11. CCS started off the tournament with a 45-20 win over Laurel-Concord-Coleridge and followed it up with a 35-5 win over Hemingford.
CCS golfers win GC golf invite
Chase County golfers took the title at the Garden County Invite April 23, with a score of 352, seven strokes ahead of second place Dundy County. All four of the counting scores from Chase County finished with a medal in the top 10. Gavin Wisnieski finished second, shooting 84, Tate...
To stay open, rural nursing homes in the Midwest prioritize nurses
Virginia Mireles worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Golden Ours Convalescent Home in Grant, Nebraska, for 15 years. She was there until the last light was turned off about two years ago. “The nursing home was my home. Really after those years, it became my home. So it...
How some rural nursing homes in the Midwest are staying afloat
Correction: A previous version of the story misidentified Imperial Beef as a meatpacking plant. It is a feedlot. Virginia Mireles worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Golden Ours Convalescent Home in Grant, Neb., for 15 years. She was there until the last light was turned off about two years ago.
Area entrepreneur win Hormel Competition
Mason Tyerman, Kelsey Owens among top three winners. Four checks totaling $25,000 were awarded Friday for the 2024 Hormel Entrepreneurship Competition. Emily Young, Elevate Wellnes, LLC received the first-place award and received a check for $15,000. Mason Tyerman, Imperial, Tyerman Turf Care won second place and received $7,000. There was a tie for third place between Kristine Stritt, Bartley, Country Chill (McCook); and Kelsey Owens, Champion, Champion Grass Fed Beef. Those enterprises both received $1,500.
S.C.O.R.E. camp registration open now, filling up fast
Science Camps Offer Rewarding Experiences (S.C.O.R.E.) is an esteemed program tailored for students in 1st to 6th grades, proudly organized by the Chase County Schools Education Foundation in collaboration with Chase County Schools (Imperial, NE). S.C.O.R.E. is meticulously designed to provide enriching and captivating programs that inspire young scientists through hands-on experiences in various Chase County settings. Participants are immersed in this day camp, engaging in 8 40-minute sessions along with participating in large group assemblies. The curriculum is thoughtfully crafted to spark curiosity and foster ongoing learning across diverse scientific disciplines.
Wauneta Gun Club hosts annual year end program
The Wauneta Gun Club recently held their year end awards supper and program. This was the 65th year The Wauneta Gun Club has been active. It was chartered by the National Rifle Association in 1959. In its beginning’s, members shot in the basement of the Odd Fellow building in Wauneta. In the 1960’s the club rented a building at Enders. In 1995 the club was able to purchase that building thru its members donations. The club currently has 30 members from the communities of Imperial, Wauneta, Grant, Elsie, Madrid, Stratton, Culbertson and McCook. Members shoot on teams or individually. League shoot runs Sept. thru March. However, Club members can use the range all year long. Goal of the club is to promote gun safety, improve marksmanship skills while enjoying the competition. A handicap system is used in scoring to allow every level of shooter a chance to win matches and to also improve each one’s individual scores. The 2023-24 season included an all-female team.
Southwest Public Power District pays taxes to local communities
This week Hamlet, Palisade, Culbertson, Hayes Center, Haigler and Trenton received “in-lieu of tax” payments from Southwest Public Power District totaling $89,760.25. SWPPD customers in these communities are served directly by SWPPD. Payments are 5% of the 2023 electric sales within the incorporated villages. Tax payments were $2,140.79...
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