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Photo by Tena L. Cook, Chadron State College Accounting winners in Chadron State College’s 7th Annual Best of the West Business Competition pose in the Student Center Jan. 31, 2024. From left, 1, Emily McCune of Alliance, 2, Lillian Dorshorst of Hay Springs, 3, Carlye Kresl of Hemingford, 4, Caitlynn Mack of Valentine, 5, Tobin Rust of Chadron, and CSC President Dr. Ron K. Patterson.

Photo by Tena L. Cook, Chadron State College Accounting winners in Chadron State College’s 7th Annual Best of the West Business Competition pose in the Student Center Jan. 31, 2024. From left, 1, Emily McCune of Alliance, 2, Lillian Dorshorst of Hay Springs, 3, Carlye Kresl of Hemingford, 4, Caitlynn Mack of Valentine, 5, Tobin Rust of Chadron, and CSC President Dr. Ron K. Patterson.

Best of the West draws nearly 100 students to campus

By Tena L. Cook, CSC Marketing Coordinator Nearly 100 students participated in the Seventh Annual Best of the West Business Competition at CSC Wednesday. High school students attended from Alliance, Chadron, Hay Springs, Hemingford, Omaha North, Sidney, and Valentine. President Ron K.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Join us for prayers every Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. or call if you know someone that needs prayers. Call 308-207-0990. Sandhills AA Group Mondays at 7:00 p.m., and Saturdays at 7 p.m., Gordon Church of God, 318 W 2nd St., Gordon, NE. Contact Amos at 605-890-3267.
Photo by Tena L. Cook, Chadron State College Dr. John Wojcik leads a rehearsal Feb. 5, 2024, in Memorial Hall during Chadron State College’s 52nd Annual High Plains Band and Choir Festival.

Photo by Tena L. Cook, Chadron State College Dr. John Wojcik leads a rehearsal Feb. 5, 2024, in Memorial Hall during Chadron State College’s 52nd Annual High Plains Band and Choir Festival.

High Plains Band and Choir Festival celebrates 52nd year

By Tena L. Cook, CSC Marketing Coordinator Nearly 130 high school musicians gathered at CSC last week for the 52nd High Plains Band and Choir Festival. Following workshops and rehearsals on Monday and Tuesday, the band and choir presented a public concert Tuesday evening.

Americanism Essay winners are announced for 2024 contest

The results from the Americanism Essay for Gordon-Rushville Public Schools has been released.The subject this was: What Freedom Means to Me?The winners are listed as follows: Group 1 (3rd and 4th grade)1st Arya Bracker, Mrs. Amy Dolezal2nd Brody Janssen, Mrs.
Courtesy Photo A new television special will premiere on Nebraska Public Media this week highlighting tourism in Nebraska.

Courtesy Photo A new television special will premiere on Nebraska Public Media this week highlighting tourism in Nebraska.

“Understanding Tourism: Nebraska’s Sleeping Giant” to premiere on Nebraska Public Media

A new Nebraska Public Media “Connects” program will showcase the importance of the Nebraska tourism industry and its benefit to Nebraskans and the state’s economy.“Understanding Tourism: Nebraska’s Sleeping Giant” will premiere at 7 p.m. CT Wednesday, Feb. 7 on the WORLD television channel.

County Court

Criminal: Eugene D. Shedeed: Violate stop or yield sign, $75 fine.Daniel A. Andersen: Attempt of a class 1 misdemeanor.Traffic: Bobbie M. Porch: No valid registration in car or pickup, $25 fine.Amy Schmoller: No valid registration in car or pickup, $25 fine.
Dave Ramsey

Dave Ramsey

Dave Says

A Lesson He’ll Remember for the Rest of His Life Our 21-year-old son is in college, and we’ve always warned him to stay away from credit cards. Despite our warnings, we recently learned he got a store-branded credit card. The good news is he has stayed under the credit limit.
Debra Johnston, MD

Debra Johnston, MD

Prairie Doc

Fundamental Functions: Ear, Nose, Throat I confess that occasionally even doctors get squeamish. Or perhaps more honestly, this doctor does. My personal list has gotten pretty short, but one of the things that still makes me squirm is something I nevertheless frequently recommend to my patients.
Senator Pete Ricketts

Senator Pete Ricketts

Biden’s Border Bill Doesn’t Get the Job Done

President Joe Biden claims he needs new legislation to secure our southern border. That’s just not true. President Trump brought border crossings to a 45-year low. He used the same laws currently available to Biden. Biden is just playing politics and refusing to do his job.
Senator Tom Brewer

Senator Tom Brewer

District 43 News

In 2020 I wrote a lengthy and detailed “amicus brief” (friend of the court) concerning NPPD’s proposed R-Project powerline. The U.S. District Court in Colorado agreed with the plaintiffs, and put a stop to this terrible, unnecessary project.