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Wausa graduate banks on making connections, honored by Nebraska financial leader

Wausa graduate banks on making connections, honored by Nebraska financial leader

WAYNE – Networking and making connections are important life skills to know – just ask Wayne State College student Emily Woockman. 01/03/2024 04:00 AM

Knox County Clerk’s Office getting ready for 2024 election cycle

Knox County Clerk’s Office getting ready for 2024 election cycle

CENTER – Planning for the 2024 election cycle is well underway at the Knox County Clerk’s Office in Center. 01/03/2024 04:00 AM

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

The Lied Lincoln Township Library in Wausa hosted a Stuffed Animal Sleepover Dec. 27-28. The event included many activities on Dec. 27. (Above) Angela and Anya Eifert and Brooke Bloomquist paint animal crafts. (Left) Joshua and Marynn Wamberg get their stuffed animals ready for the sleepover at the library. (Below) Marynn Wamberg, Levi Wamberg, Aurora Eifert, Aspen Eifert, (back row) Joshua Wamberg, Brooke Bloomquist, Victor Talley, Emmett Eifert, Gannon Eifert and Anya Eifert are prepared to tuck their stuffed animals into bed with their pillows for the sleepover. 01/03/2024 04:00 AM

Faye M. Wangstrom

Faye M. Wangstrom

Funeral services for Faye M. Wangstrom, 94, will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28, at Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory in Yankton with Pastor Steve Weispfennig of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Yankton officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Osmond at approximately 1:30 p.m. Online condolences may be given at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com. Livestreaming of Faye’s services can be found at https://my.gather.app/remember/faye-wangstrom. Pallbearers for Faye’s service will be Kent Gansebom, Randy Gansebom, Clark Gansebom, Shawn Gansebom, Larry Gansebom, and Greg Netz. Mrs. Wangstrom passed away peacefully on Dec. 15, 2023, at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton. Faye, daughter of Willie and Christina (Kube) Gansebom, was born at the family farm south of Osmond on Dec. 5, 1929. She was a baptized and confirmed member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Osmond. Faye attended country school, Immanuel Lutheran School, and Osmond High School, graduating with the Class of 1947. She attended Wayne State College for a teaching certificate. 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

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

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

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Every Monday – Al-Anon meets at St. Joseph’s Parish Center, Pierce, 6:30 p.m. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM

BYGONE YEARS IN OSMOND . . .

BYGONE YEARS IN OSMOND . . .

100 Years Ago. . . 12/27/2023 12:00 AM

FFA members speak up, earning high honors

FFA members speak up, earning high honors

On Wednesday, Dec. 6, 20 Osmond FFA members traveled to Lutheran High Northeast to compete in the District 4 Leadership Development Event Competition. Nebraska FFA’s Leadership Development Events (LDEs) are designed to help members prepare for careers in agriculture. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM

Hawks fall short in battle with Elkhorn Valley

Hawks fall short in battle with Elkhorn Valley

TILDEN – On Thursday, Dec. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM