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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
The Library will host Story Hour April 22 at 4:00. All children between Pre-K and 2nd grade are encouraged to join us for stories, crafts and treats.The Library Book Club will be meeting April 27 at 5:00. We will be discussing A Band of Sisters by Lauren Willig.

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Covenant Home Clips

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
April showers bring May flowers. Oh, how we need those April showers! This has been one of the driest and windiest winters many can remember, and we pray for those April showers.At Midwest Covenant Home we have created some spring wreaths already as many are getting spring fever.
Nebraska Municipal Clerks celebrate 50 years at their annual conference in Omaha. Photo provided.

Nebraska Municipal Clerks celebrate 50 years at their annual conference in Omaha. Photo provided.

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Municipal Clerks Celebrate 50 Years

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
OMAHA — The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) welcomed municipal clerks from across Nebraska for the 2026 Nebraska Municipal Clerks Institute and Academy, held March 15–20 in La Vista, marking the program’s 50th year.
Commonsense Steps to Restore Trust

Commonsense Steps to Restore Trust

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Commonsense Steps to Restore Trust

Adrian Smith
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
REPRESENTING YOUGrowing up in Gering, I learned early on that commitment is key. Reputation and relationships are built by keeping one's commitments. This principle has guided me throughout my life and continues to shape my work in Congress today.In Nebraska, a handshake still means something.
Celebrating 80 Years of the North Platte Canteen

Celebrating 80 Years of the North Platte Canteen

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Celebrating 80 Years of the North Platte Canteen

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
REPRESENTING YOUHere in Nebraska, we reserve a special spot in our history and in our hearts for the North Platte Canteen. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Canteen, a remarkable legacy of service and compassion.
Both OID presentations from High Plains and Shelby-Rising City were crowned champion at state speech. Pictured above is High Plains: Rylee Hofmann, Madi Zerr, Garyt Lesiak and Peyton Hofmann. Below is Shelby-Rising City: Charlie Thompson, Kasey Fischbach, Kreyten Zimmerman and Hayden Reznicek. Photos provided by NSAA.

Both OID presentations from High Plains and Shelby-Rising City were crowned champion at state speech. Pictured above is High Plains: Rylee Hofmann, Madi Zerr, Garyt Lesiak and Peyton Hofmann. Below is Shelby-Rising City: Charlie Thompson, Kasey Fischbach, Kreyten Zimmerman and Hayden Reznicek. Photos provided by NSAA.

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State Speech: Three Championship Medals for Polk County

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
KEARNEY - Friday and Saturday was state speech in Kearney. Polk County did well, bringing home eight medals. The top six medal in each category.Overall, High Plains came in fourth in Class D2.