The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division hosted its third annual Family Summit at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa, June 27, bringing together families from Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota representing 41 loved ones lost to a fentanyl poisoning. “This is a somber day,” DEA Omaha Division…
A semi and train collided around 3:47pm Thursday in Phelps County. It occurred near the intersection of 733 Road and Highways 6 & 34, or about 3 miles east of Holdrege. Initial reports from Phelps County Sheriff's Office were that there were no injuries and the tanker trailer being pulled…
HOLDREGE – Two Holdrege native artists will be featured in the Iron Horse Creative Art District’s July pop-up art gallery. The artwork of Holdrege High School 2023 graduate Jillian Bailey and the late Brad Pearson will be displayed at the Spirit of Grace Church, 413 West Ave. The church will…
Lexington, Neb. -- The 73rd Annual Meeting of the Nebraska Rural Radio Association (NRRA) Tuesday, June 11, 2024, included election of three individuals to the Board of Directors for three-year terms. For Director from District #5, incumbent Tracy Zink of Indianola ran unopposed. District #5 includes 18 counties in south…
HOLDREGE – Pop-up art, a mural, and a new all-day art and music festival will bring downtown Holdrege to life this summer as part of the new Iron Horse Arts District. Cassie Ehrenberg, project manager for the district, said one of the long-term goals of the arts district is to…
BERTRAND - Bertrand announced that they are constructing a new fire station that is set to be constructed by fall of 2024. The original structure was built in 1963 with an addition being added in 1989. With the need for more and bigger pieces of equipment, the decision was made…
Holdrege, Neb. - After some uncertainty and uneasiness from several nonprofit organizations in Phelps County, give2GROW 2024 is back on. This is a welcome decision for many nonprofits who rely on the annual event to provide much needed funds for their operations. Following the Phelps County Community Foundation's April board…
HOLDREGE, Neb. - The Iron Horse Arts District in downtown Holdrege has launched a new website to share information about their work and goals in the community. The website, located at ironhorsedistrict.org, currently includes information about the District in general, pages discussing the Iron Horse Festival on September 14, and…
HOLDREGE, Neb. - Jason Remmenga, 24, of Holdrege, has been charged with intentional child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury. Holdrege Police Department Officers were notified that Remmenga took his four-month-old daughter to the emergency room on May 20, 2024. Medical staff later determined that the child had severe, nonaccidental,…
Kearney, Neb. -- Well-known auctioneer and philanthropist Robin W. Marshall, age 86, of Kearney passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Left to grieve are Judy, his wife, and all of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Robin served as president of the National Auctioneers Association in 1995-96.…
