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(Photo by Scott Bidroski) A new skid steer was added to the machinery fleet thanks to the approval of a lease by the Gordon City Council. It will be used by the City of Gordon Street and Water Departments.

(Photo by Scott Bidroski) A new skid steer was added to the machinery fleet thanks to the approval of a lease by the Gordon City Council. It will be used by the City of Gordon Street and Water Departments.

City of Gordon finalizes purchase of new skid steer

The Gordon City Council met for their first meeting in the month October on Thursday, October 9 beginning at 6:00 p.m.Present were President Alyssa DeHart, Brad Gates, Tom Evans, Jerod Petersen, and Doug Woodbeck. No members were absent for the meeting.
(Photo by Ben Meyer) Concordia University senior and 2022 Hay Springs High School graduate Logan DeCoste rings the bell in celebration of a home football game victory in Seward, Neb. DeCoste is entering his fourth and final season as a Bulldog football student-athlete.

(Photo by Ben Meyer) Concordia University senior and 2022 Hay Springs High School graduate Logan DeCoste rings the bell in celebration of a home football game victory in Seward, Neb. DeCoste is entering his fourth and final season as a Bulldog football student-athlete.

Hay Springs grad Logan DeCoste displays patience, faith during his college football journey

In today’s society, instant gratification seems to be the expectation for every situation.And for those of us who are fans of college football, the transfer portal and NIL money has exacerbated that shift in thinking.
(Courtesy Photo) Gordon Memorial Health Services has this Hologic Machine in its Radiology Department to provide more extensive services in regards to breast health. The technology was purchased in April of this year and provides local options for citizens and their health.

(Courtesy Photo) Gordon Memorial Health Services has this Hologic Machine in its Radiology Department to provide more extensive services in regards to breast health. The technology was purchased in April of this year and provides local options for citizens and their health.

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month; citizens have local options for prevention

Breast Cancer Awareness Month can mean different things to different people. For some, it’s a trigger — 31 days in the fall of pink-ribbon reminders of a disease that forever changed them.
(Photo by Cindy Peters, Hay Springs Hip Hop) Hay Springs High School celebrated their Homecoming Week with the theme of ‘Battle for the Gold.’ Coronation was held during the week with Mya Turman and Luis Mata being named Queen and King. The Homecoming Court was as follows: (L-R) Julia Russell, Mason Albrecht, Turman, Mata, Heidyn Johnson, and Andi Schiaffo. Crown Bearers were Mea Berger and Colt Binger, front row.

(Photo by Cindy Peters, Hay Springs Hip Hop) Hay Springs High School celebrated their Homecoming Week with the theme of ‘Battle for the Gold.’ Coronation was held during the week with Mya Turman and Luis Mata being named Queen and King. The Homecoming Court was as follows: (L-R) Julia Russell, Mason Albrecht, Turman, Mata, Heidyn Johnson, and Andi Schiaffo. Crown Bearers were Mea Berger and Colt Binger, front row.

(Photo by Scott Bidroski) Gordon-Rushville Public Schools Educator Esther Wilson shows off her recent endorsements she received through the Nebraska Speech, Communication, and Theater Association (NSCTA).

(Photo by Scott Bidroski) Gordon-Rushville Public Schools Educator Esther Wilson shows off her recent endorsements she received through the Nebraska Speech, Communication, and Theater Association (NSCTA).

Gordon-Rushville educator receives Endorsements from Nebraska Speech, Communication, and Theatre Association

The love of the arts runs deep for Gordon-Rushville educator Esther Wilson.You will find her most days in the most colorful classroom at Gordon-Rushville High School teaching the subject to her students.
Photo by Michele Heck Sophomore Mikaylee Campbell sets to senior Taleigh Starr during the Western Trails Conference Tournament on Saturday, September 20.

Photo by Michele Heck Sophomore Mikaylee Campbell sets to senior Taleigh Starr during the Western Trails Conference Tournament on Saturday, September 20.

Mustangs come roaring back for fifth place finish at WTC Tourney

By Scott Bidroski It was a very busy week for the Gordon-Rushville Mustangs on the court as they played six total matches. It began with a triangular on Tuesday, September 16 that featured G-R along with Mitchell and Crawford. The Mustangs took on the Tigers first and got the win.
Photo by Morgan Meisenheimer The Mustang football team fell just short in their road contest against Gibbon on Friday, September 19.

Photo by Morgan Meisenheimer The Mustang football team fell just short in their road contest against Gibbon on Friday, September 19.

Mustangs fall just short against Gibbon, 22-16

By Scott Bidroski The Gordon-Rushville Mustang football team hit the road once again in Week 4 in search of their first win of the 2025 season.
(Courtesy Photo) 2020 Gordon-Rushville graduate Tucker Schott has found himself in pretty good seats for Husker home football games this season. Schott is a Service Technician for Daktronics and is on-site for game day operations for the LED video company.

(Courtesy Photo) 2020 Gordon-Rushville graduate Tucker Schott has found himself in pretty good seats for Husker home football games this season. Schott is a Service Technician for Daktronics and is on-site for game day operations for the LED video company.

Through his training in the trades, G-R grad Tucker Schott finding new opportunities for success as electrician

By Scott Bidroski Mention Husker Football Saturdays in Memorial Stadium to a Nebraskan and everyone of them will most likely have a game day experience story with the Big Red.The Sea of Red, balloons releasing into the bright blue sky, a last second field goal to win; all etched into our minds.
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Tech Tips: Phone Trade-In Time

This is an article that you may not need today or even this month. But it will come in handy when the time comes to trade in your phone. In preparation for switching to a newer smartphone, there are several steps you should complete to make the transition a smooth one.