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Pierce County Republican group ratifies county constitution

Pierce County Republican group ratifies county constitution

PIERCE – The Pierce County Republican Committee met Tuesday, Dec. 5, with the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer led by county chairman Bradly Lewon. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM

Embracing New Beginnings: A Message of Hope and Opportunity for Osmond

Embracing New Beginnings: A Message of Hope and Opportunity for Osmond

As we stand at the threshold of a new year, the air in Osmond is not just filled with the crispness of win ter but also with a sense of hope and anticipation. I write to you, my dear community, not just as a Lutheran pastor but as a fellow resident who has seen the strength and resilience of our town. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM

County officials attend Nebraska Association of County Officials annual conference

County officials attend Nebraska Association of County Officials annual conference

KEARNEY – County Treasurer Christine Bahr, County Assessor Jean Lubke, County Clerk Shannon Wragge, Veterans Service Officer Brett Rix, County Attorney Ted Lohrberg, Zoning Administrator Heather McWhorter and Clerk of District Court Vickie Prince had the opportunity to attend the Nebraska Association of County Officials (NACO) Annual Conference in Kearney Dec. 13-15. It was a highly attended event that brought together more than 800 county officials to discuss important issues impacting communities throughout Nebraska. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM

I need a little Christmas. . .

I need a little Christmas. . .

The Osmond elementary students, as well as the junior and senior high students, held their annual Christmas concerts on Monday, Dec. 11. The fifth and sixth grade bands started off the evening with several numbers, followed by some songs by the kindergarten class. The firsth through sixth grade classes then gave their program, "I Need a Little Christmas Vacation." After a short break, the junior high and senior high choruses each sang a couple songs. This was followed by the junior high with two numbers and the senior high concer band with three. The evneing ended with the concert bands and mixed choruses playing and singing some holiday favorites, with the audience joining in. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

Card Shower

Card shower requested for Morfelds 50th 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

City council reorganizes, sets wages, makes appointments

City council reorganizes, sets wages, makes appointments

OSMOND – The Osmond City Council met Monday, Dec. 11, in the conference room with a number of year-end duties to cover. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

$15 Million in new grant opportunities for Nebraska child care providers

$15 Million in new grant opportunities for Nebraska child care providers

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human (DHHS) services is inviting licensed childcare programs across the state that are open and operating to consider two new grant opportunities worth up to $15 million. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

Wingert graduates in winter commencement

Wingert graduates in winter commencement

WAYNE – Wayne State College held a commencement ceremony for graduate and undergraduate students on Friday, Dec. 15, in Rice Auditorium. A total of 345 degrees were conferred. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

Sons of the American Legion receive award

Sons of the American Legion receive award

OSMOND – Osmond's Sons of the American Legion Squadron 326 re- cently received a continuous member certificate from the national organization commemorating its 10th year in service. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

Campus Notes

Kopp receives doctorate from Baylor College 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

Seeing Santa at the Brandeis Store

Seeing Santa at the Brandeis Store

By 1900, many department stores across America featured a live Santa Claus during the holiday season. Children typically sat on his lap and whispered their Christmas wishes into his ear. The Omaha Daily News on Dec. 18, 1909, published an interview with an Omaha man, Gust Schommer, “who plays Saint Nick at the Brandeis stores.” 12/20/2023 12:00 AM