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Potter-Dix Jr./Sr. High School once again had a strong showing at the Nebraska School Activities Association's (NSAA) State Speech Championship, held last week at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, coming away with the 2016 Class D2 State Champion title and six students placing in the top six in their events. Coach Claire Smith said she believes Potter-Dix "is one of the strongest in the state for a school of our size." A total of 43 teams competed in Class D2, with Potter-Dix finishing in...
Vernon L. VerMaas, 88 of Scottsbluff, died Sunday, March 27, 2016, at the Western Nebraska Veterans Home Assisted Living facility in Scottsbluff. At his request, cremation has taken place at Dugan-Kramer Funeral Home Crematory. A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2016, at the First Christian Church in Sidney with Dr. Curtiss P. Davis, Pastor officiating. Memorials may be given to the Panhandle Humane Society. Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.dugankramer.com... Full story
Charles Eugene Nelson, 71 of Omaha, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. Charlie was born in North Platte on Dec. 2, 1944, to Oscar and Mildred (Lehl) Nelson. Charlie attended school in Ogallala and graduated with the class of 1963. He furthered his education at McCook Community College where he played basketball. He received his degree in education at Kearney State College and then pursued his master’s degree at Northern Colorado College in Greeley, Colo. On Aug. 21, 1965, Charlie was united in marriage to B... Full story
Ongoing A memorial account has been set up at American National Bank (Main Bank and Drive up locations) for Tabitha Davis. Donations can be made to: “Tabitha Davis Memorial Fund” to help defray expenses and to benefit twin daughters “Emmersynne Joy & Ellyeaunnah Grace”. … Table of Grace, a ministry of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, is a mobile food pantry that distributes food at various locations throughout the area on monthly basis. The locations and times for registration are: 1st Tuesday of the month – 2:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Chur...
If you’re at the beginning of your career, you might not be thinking too much about the end of it. But even younger workers should be aware of – and saving for – their eventual retirement. And since you’ve got many years until you do retire, you’ve got a lot of options to consider – one of which is whether an IRA may be appropriate for you and, if so, what type. Essentially, you can choose between a “traditional” IRA and a Roth IRA. (Other types of IRAs are available if you’re self-employed.) With a traditional IRA, you contribute “preta...
Mens Results 100 Meters - Standard Varsity - Finals 1 Klayton Nordeen 11.75a, Alliance 2 Brandon Raffaeli 11.90a, Ogallala 3 Derek Robb 11.95a, Sidney 4 Trevor Ridenour 12.08a, Alliance 5 Martin Boyer 12.10a, Leyton 6 John Bramer 12.12a, Sidney 7 Christian Balandran 12.17a, Sidney 8 Brendihn Sayaloune 12.26a, Chadron 9 Curtis McMann 12.34a, Chadron 10 Kordell Maestas 12.37a, Leyton 11 Naleka Sayaloune 12.47a, Chadron 12 Peyton Simmons 12.67a, Gordon-Rushville 13 Baden Shelmadine 12.69a,...