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Retired Cozad Teacher Awarded College of Education Distinguished Educator of the Year
Patsy Koch Johns has been selected as the 2024 UNK College of Education Distinguished Educator of the Year. Patsy Koch Johns, now retired, dedicated more than 40 years to the education of children in Nebraska, Arkansas, Georgia and Missouri. After starting her teaching and coaching career out of state, Koch...
DARE program at Kearney's Northeast Elementary aims to build community trust
KEARNEY, Neb. — Northeast Elementary in Kearney started their new school year, and are trying out a program that’s new to them but familiar to many: D.A.R.E. “I think it does fall under that umbrella of student safety, and just helping our kids make good choices in their life,” said Northeast principal Catherine Gundersen.
Elks Lodge Hosted Annual Back to School Shoe Drive
Assisting with the Cozad Elks Lodge #2250 annual Back to School Shoe Drive on Monday, Aug. 12 were from left: Janna Zimbelman, Kaitlyn Woltemath, and Jordan Lotker. Thanks to the generosity of local donors in addition to the lodge's project grant, 296 pairs of shoes were provided to 120 families Pre-K - 12th Grade on Sunday, Aug. 11, and Monday, Aug. 12 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at the Elks Club. The name-brand shoes were purchased at Famous Footwear in Kearney.
Getting into a back to school routine with Nebraska Extension
Kearney, Neb. — With summer winding down and kids returning to school, Jada Ruff from the Nebraska Extension has some tips to help get back in the swing of things. "That morning routine is extremely important, it can help set you up for success", Ruff said. One of the...
UNK celebrating new school year with Blue Gold Welcome events
KEARNEY – The energy and excitement are building at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Campus will be buzzing with activity this week as more and more Lopers arrive for the start of another academic year. Before fall classes begin Monday, UNK will celebrate its new and returning students...
UNK Volleyball Roster Features Two All-Americans, Four All-MIAA Selections & Eight Freshmen
Kearney, Neb. – Th Nebraska Kearney volleyball team reported to fall camp today (Aug. 19) in preparation for its season-opener in three weeks. The Lopers have just four days of “fall camp” as they scrimmage Metro State (Aug. 23/7 p.m.; Aug. 24; 12 p.m.) and Colorado School of Mines (Aug. 24/10:30 a.m.) this weekend. UNK then faces Colorado State-Pueblo next Friday (Aug. 30/5 p.m.) in its final tune-up. All scrimmages are free and open to the public, but match results will not be recorded.
Light Up the Night 5K for Mental Health is Sept. 6
KEARNEY — Registration is now open for Light Up the Night 5K Run/Walk on Friday, Sept. 6 at Yanney Park in Kearney. Coordinated by CHI Health Richard Young Behavioral Health, the annual Glow Race and Family Fun Night for Mental Health raises awareness, supports recovery and encourages resilience. Celebrating...
UNL to close Office of Diversity and Inclusion
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The University of Nebraska-Lincoln announced that it will be closing its Office of Diversity and Inclusion. UNL Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett made the announcement in a letter to students on Tuesday. “We will reimagine how we approach this work at UNL,” Bennett said in a press...
Nebraska State Hand Cornhusking Contest to return to Grand Island next month
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KOLN) - The 2024 State Hand Cornhusking Contest will take place on Sept. 14 at the Stuhr Museum in Grand Island, and organizers are encouraging more participants to sign up. “This is a contest that has roots going back to the 1920′s,” said Karen Hurst, Director of...
Series of accidents disrupts Highway 58 near Rockville, multiple agencies respond
SHERMAN COUNTY, Neb — Tuesday started early for Sherman County Deputies with a series of accidents on Highway 58 near Rockville. First, a Vehicle vs. Calf incident occurred, quickly followed by a Car vs. Deer accident just a short distance away. The driver in this second accident was transported...
Massive aquaculture facility proposed at Nebraska City
NEBRASKA CITY – Economic Developer Dan Mauk told Nebraska City commissioners Monday that the proposed complex for GoodLife Agriculture’s aquaculture facility at Nebraska City would have 600,000 square feet under roof. That is six times more roof area than the former VF Mall building at Nebraska City. It...
No Changes Necessary: Nebraska Volleyball Names 2024 Season Captains
The Huskers will have two familiar faces leading the Big Red as Nebraska volleyball aims to return to the national championship match. Coach John Cook said there was no need for a team vote on captains.
Nebraska football's breakout star DB poised to soar into the NFL's second round
There may not be a Blackshirt on the Nebraska football defense that carries higher expectations this season than Tommi Hill. Last season, the defensive back was not only one of the best in Lincoln and the Big Ten but among the best in the country. He's someone that the Huskers'...
Nebraska turns to star QB recruit Dylan Raiola to pull program out of its worst stretch since 1940s
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska football program posted a picture of Dylan Raiola moving into his dormitory on one of its social media platforms and it was viewed nearly 14 million times in a week. His hairstyle and sunglasses prompted a flood of comments about how much he resembled Patrick Mahomes.
St. Paul schools look to improve
ST. PAUL, Neb. (KSNB) - St. Paul schools attempted to pass a bond for $18 million in March, but that narrowly failed. They’re going to give it another try, asking for a lesser bond. They will be asking voters to approve a $14 million bond to finish what they started, making improvements to the school.
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