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Photo by Eric Gregory for the Flatwater Free Press Kevin Coleman cheers on the Husker women gymnastics team as they host Michigan at the Devaney Sports Center on Jan. 27, 2024.

Photo by Eric Gregory for the Flatwater Free Press Kevin Coleman cheers on the Husker women gymnastics team as they host Michigan at the Devaney Sports Center on Jan. 27, 2024.

Meet the Husker Super Fan and his super fans

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Flatwater Free Press Maybe you hear him first.That voice echoing through the arena, pausing for the refrain, fist in the air.Goooo! Bi-i-ggg! Re-e–e-d!!!Go! Big! Red!Maybe you spot him first. Scanning the crowd at a basketball game. At a tennis meet. At gymnastics.At wrestling. At baseball.Swimming.
Courtesy Photo Black Hills State University took home some hardware from the 2024 American Advertising Federation Black Hills American Advertising Awards. Included in those students is Ashley Beguin, a Gordon native.

Courtesy Photo Black Hills State University took home some hardware from the 2024 American Advertising Federation Black Hills American Advertising Awards. Included in those students is Ashley Beguin, a Gordon native.

BHSU students take home top honors at AAF Black Hills Advertising Awards

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Black Hills State University students and staff took home 16 Gold and Silver ADDYs at the 2024 American Advertising Federation Black Hills (AAF Black Hills) American Advertising Awards Feb. 16, 2024.
Courtesy Photo Clarabel Hunter, who is pictured above, had filing cabinets chocked full of Sheridan County history. That information has been donated to the Sheridan County History Center and the organization is raising money to create more space.

Courtesy Photo Clarabel Hunter, who is pictured above, had filing cabinets chocked full of Sheridan County history. That information has been donated to the Sheridan County History Center and the organization is raising money to create more space.

Sheridan County history overflowing & hoping for new home

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
By Heidi Beguin “We have so much valuable history of Sheridan County people,” Phyllis Krotz of Rushville’s Sheridan County History Center says. She’s talking about the amount of files, boxes, and filing cabinets the center has received, with no room to actually display it in one central location.
Journal Star Photo Glenn Muhr, pictured above being sworn in as Hay Springs Mayor on Monday, December 19, 2022, has officially resigned. Keith Kearns was chosen as an interim replacement following the official resignation date of April 1, 2024.

Journal Star Photo Glenn Muhr, pictured above being sworn in as Hay Springs Mayor on Monday, December 19, 2022, has officially resigned. Keith Kearns was chosen as an interim replacement following the official resignation date of April 1, 2024.

Mayor Glenn Muhr resigns at City Council Meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
By Heidi Beguin The regular meeting of the Hay Springs City Council was held on Tuesday, February 13, and called to order at 7 p.m.Council members present included Keith Kearns, Chuck Toof, and Dave Agnes. Luke Marcy and mayor Glenn Muhr were excused. City clerk Samantha Orr was also present.
Gordon-Rushville senior Caleb Heck signs with John Deere

Gordon-Rushville senior Caleb Heck signs with John Deere

Gordon-Rushville senior Caleb Heck signs with John Deere

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
21st Century Equipment welcomes Gordon-Rushville High School senior Caleb Heck as part of the company’s Ag Tech training program in conjunction with John Deere.Heck signed his Letter of Intent to join John Deere during a small ceremony at Gordon-Rushville High School on Monday, February 26.
American Horse puts pen to paper

American Horse puts pen to paper

American Horse puts pen to paper to run at Nebraska Wesleyan

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
By Scott Bidroski Gordon-Rushville senior Tyrah American Horse made it official this past week, signing to continue her athletics career at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Neb.She is the daughter of Emil American Horse and Illea Standing Soldier of Gordon, Neb.
Capitol View

Capitol View

Capitol View

Wait, What? Governor Reverses Stand On Aid For
Thursday, February 22, 2024
By J.L. Schmidt - Statehouse Correspondent - The Nebraska Press Association Wait, what? Governor Jim Pillen has reversed his opposition to a federal summer grocery program that would aid around 150,000 children of low-income families.
Photo by Bobbi Archibald GR Overdrive Robotics team wrapped up their season this past weekend at Regis University in Denver, Colo. Members of the team include: (L-R) Austin Child, Colton Archibald, Aiden Heiser, and Chris Swanson.

Photo by Bobbi Archibald GR Overdrive Robotics team wrapped up their season this past weekend at Regis University in Denver, Colo. Members of the team include: (L-R) Austin Child, Colton Archibald, Aiden Heiser, and Chris Swanson.

GR Overdrive finds success at State Meet at Regis University

News Staff
Thursday, February 22, 2024
The GR Overdrive First Tech Challenge Robotics Team wrapped up their season on Saturday, February 17 by attending the State Competition at Regis University in Denver, Colo.Their season began in January with a competition in Broomfield, Colo. where they received second place in the Innovate Award.
Little Ice Age

Little Ice Age

Little Ice Age

News Staff
Thursday, February 22, 2024
By Rusty Dawkins, Meteorologist/Climatologist A thousand years ago, the Vikings were able to sail to ice free harbors in Greenland and establish colonies there. Winters in northern latitudes were mild and summers were longer.

Senior Lunch Menu

News Staff
Thursday, February 22, 2024
02/21: Baked Fish, Tartar Sauce, Broccoli Slaw, Potato Salad, Frosted Cake.02/22: Chili with Meat & Beans, Toater Tots, Pineapple Tidbits, Crackers, Cinnamon Roll.02/23: Fish Sticks, Tartar Sauce, Sweet Potato Bake, Green Bean Casserole, Cherry Crisp.
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