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(Courtesy Photo) “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” is a zany, hysterical, hilarious musical. Make sure to catch one of the showings on July 3, 4, or 6 at the Historic Plains Theatre in Rushville.

(Courtesy Photo) “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” is a zany, hysterical, hilarious musical. Make sure to catch one of the showings on July 3, 4, or 6 at the Historic Plains Theatre in Rushville.

A Trailer Park everyone should visit

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Audience members left the show “The Great American Trailer Park Musical last weekend feeling exhilarated and still chuckling. The best part is it is coming again to the Plains Theater this coming weekend. It is zany, hysterical, heart wrenching, and highenergy.
(Courtesy Photo) Smitty’s Place owner Misty Belsky (left) presents a check to Julie and Sloane Linders in benefit of the organization McKenna’s Rae of Hope.

(Courtesy Photo) Smitty’s Place owner Misty Belsky (left) presents a check to Julie and Sloane Linders in benefit of the organization McKenna’s Rae of Hope.

Smitty’s Place hosts Mental Health Awareness event on June 21

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
On Saturday, June 21, Smitty’s Place hosted a fundraiser for McKenna’s Rae of Hope Foundation based in Kearney, Neb.A Poker Run and silent auction were hosted to raise the money for Mental Health Awareness Month.
(Photo by Anna Mantini) Joseph and Kathryn Jacobson

(Photo by Anna Mantini) Joseph and Kathryn Jacobson

Gordon native Joseph Jacobson ties the knot on June 21 in Gordon

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The Gordon Country Club hosted quite the event on Saturday, June 21 as Joseph and Kathryn Jacobson tied the knot.Kathryn (Harrison) Jacobson is the daughter of Shawn Harrison of Missouri Valley, Iowa and Michelle Harrison of Omaha, Neb.
(Courtesy Photo) Members of Delta Kappa Gamma donated grooming kits which were delivered to schools in Gordon, Rushville, Hay Springs, and Chadron during the month of June. Those pictured above include: Front row: (L-R) Gordon-Rushville Public Schools Nurse Ashlei Tausan, Karley Tausan, and Grace Tausan. Back row: (L-R) Jean Hensley, Jolee Nielsen, Kay Kruger, Shayley Kersey, Sandi Muirhead, and Ann Petersen.

(Courtesy Photo) Members of Delta Kappa Gamma donated grooming kits which were delivered to schools in Gordon, Rushville, Hay Springs, and Chadron during the month of June. Those pictured above include: Front row: (L-R) Gordon-Rushville Public Schools Nurse Ashlei Tausan, Karley Tausan, and Grace Tausan. Back row: (L-R) Jean Hensley, Jolee Nielsen, Kay Kruger, Shayley Kersey, Sandi Muirhead, and Ann Petersen.

Delta Kappa Gamma officers complete chapter project

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG) officers met in June to fill Guy and Girl Grooming Kits for Gordon, Rushville, Hay Springs, and Chadron Schools. DKG applied for and received a $750 Esther Pilster Endowment Chapter Project Award.
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Tech Tips: Do Not Disturb…Sorta

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
There’s a movement going on among people who own smartphones and want less of them in their lives. They’re switching back to flip phones. Yes, even some teenagers are making the switch without being told to do so.
Photo by Richae Malara Seventh grader Keagan Sommers takes the throw down from his catcher during a contest against Kimball on Saturday, June 28.

Photo by Richae Malara Seventh grader Keagan Sommers takes the throw down from his catcher during a contest against Kimball on Saturday, June 28.

Twelve more games on the diamond for the Security First Regulators in the books

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
By Scott Bidroski Another busy week is in the books for the Security First Regulator legion baseball teams as they compiled 12 more games across all their programs. The week began with a win for the Seniors team at home as they took down Bridgeport by the final score of 15-13.
Courtesy Photo During a ceremony held at the Gordon American Legion Post #34 on Sunday, June 29, seven men were honored for their service in the military by receiving a Quilt of Valor. Those Veterans included: Back row (L-R) William Bell (Air Force) and Howard Link (Army). Front row (L-R) Rod Furman (Army), George Vandeveer (Navy), Keith Dorsey (Army), Fred Hlava (Army), and Tom Tuchek (Army).

Courtesy Photo During a ceremony held at the Gordon American Legion Post #34 on Sunday, June 29, seven men were honored for their service in the military by receiving a Quilt of Valor. Those Veterans included: Back row (L-R) William Bell (Air Force) and Howard Link (Army). Front row (L-R) Rod Furman (Army), George Vandeveer (Navy), Keith Dorsey (Army), Fred Hlava (Army), and Tom Tuchek (Army).

Seven Veterans honored with Quilt of Valor on June 29

Lisa Hare
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
(This is part of a series of stories on how emerging technologies are revolutionizing agriculture) Ranchers are constantly working to raise healthy livestock, improve their land, and make their operations more resilient.
(Courtesy Photo) The fourteen women who participated in the Mrs. Roper Romp stop for a colorful photo on the steps of Sand Ridge Golf Course. On June 20, these ladies put on their brightly colored caftans and red wigs to celebrate the iconic woman Mrs. Roper from the cast of Three’s Company.

(Courtesy Photo) The fourteen women who participated in the Mrs. Roper Romp stop for a colorful photo on the steps of Sand Ridge Golf Course. On June 20, these ladies put on their brightly colored caftans and red wigs to celebrate the iconic woman Mrs. Roper from the cast of Three’s Company.

Mrs. Roper finds her way to Rushville

Heidi Beguin
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
If you were nearly anywhere in Rushville on the evening of June 20, you probably saw a group of women parading around in brightly colored caftans and red, curly wigs. The 14 women were participating in the first-ever Mrs. Roper Romp.For anyone under the age of 30, Mrs. Roper might be new to you.
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