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Coach Ron Brown to headline Christian Cross Festival in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Neb. — Ron Brown is set to headline this year’s Christian Cross Festival in Norfolk, bringing a faith-centered message to one of northeast Nebraska’s largest community events. Brown, known for his longtime role with the Nebraska Cornhuskers and his outreach work, will speak during the festival...
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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Golfers battle cold at Plainview
PLAINVIEW — Conditions improved as the day went along for golfer competing Saturday at the Larry Knaak Invite held at the Plainview Country Club. Nineteen teams competed at the tournament. Winning the team title was Creighton with a 317, 10 strokes better than Battle Creek at 327. Other team...
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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.
waynedailynews.com
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.
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LCC Jazz Band competes at festivals
LAUREL — On March 24, the Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Jazz Band competed in the Coyote Jazz Festival on the University of South Dakota Campus in Vermillion, South Dakota. The LCC Jazz Band is under the direction of Patti Beyeler. Three Soloist Citations went to Kolten Settje on alto saxophone, Mara Droppers on tenor saxophone, and Christian Staples on trumpet. The LCC Jazz Band received a second place trophy for their performance.
thewayneherald.com
Boomerfest festivities coming to Wayne
What has become a highly anticipated event for seniors throughout the area is scheduled to take place in Wayne on Thursday, April 16. Boomerfest gets underway at noon that day with a Vendor Fair from noon to 2 p.m. at the Wayne City Auditorium. The Pretenders Band will also provide...
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Choral Union Concert Happening Tonight at WSC
Wayne, NE- Wayne State College’s Choral Union Concert is happening tonight at 7:30 p.m., combining 125 dynamic voices in the Ley Theatre, located on the second floor of the Brandenburg Building. Wayne State’s Choral Union includes the Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, Fortis, and Lyrica. Prior to the united choirs’...
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Aloha Wayne America Banquet held Sunday Evening
Wayne, NE- Wayne America hosted their annual Chamber banquet Sunday night, bringing a night full of food, drinks, games, awards, and more at the Beaumont Event Center, which was transformed into a luxurious paradise of beaches and fun games. This annual banquet is celebrated every year in honor of the...
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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...
hartington.net
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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Eagle Golfers Down Wayne In Dual At O'Neill
Last Tuesday, March 31, the boys hosted Wayne for a competitive match of golf. The weather was chilly with a brisk north wind, but the Eagles endured and secured the top spot. Logan Brabec, Mason Buller and James all cracked the top three spots to ensure a home victory for the Eagles.
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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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Golf season underway as EPPJ wins triangular
NELIGH — Spring has arrived, right?. It has for the Wolfpack golf team as they opened the season last week at the Antelope Country Club (ACC). The varsity, JV and C Wolfpack golfers competed in a triangular against Fullerton and Cross County. Held March 31, the triangular was moved...
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Easter egg hunts draw crowds, bring communities together
EMERSON, Neb. (KCAU) — Kids all across Siouxland were competing to collect candy at Easter egg hunts over the weekend, one of which took place in Emerson, Nebraska. The Emerson Betterment Committee hosted its annual Easter egg hunt Saturday afternoon at the city park. Dozens of kids of all...