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Courtesy Photo Roger Smith’s daughters Stacy Smith Muehling (left) and Laurna Smith Drake (right) were joined by Gordon Wrestling alumni Dan Kling during the Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame Banquet in which the late Gordon coach was inducted.

Courtesy Photo Roger Smith’s daughters Stacy Smith Muehling (left) and Laurna Smith Drake (right) were joined by Gordon Wrestling alumni Dan Kling during the Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame Banquet in which the late Gordon coach was inducted.

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Decorated Bronc Coach Roger Smith inducted into Hall of fame

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
On Friday, June 13 at the Boulder Flatts Event Center in Grand Island, legendary Gordon High School Wrestling Coach Roger Smith was inducted into the Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame.Here is a recap of the life and career of Coach Smith. H.
(Photo by Scott Bidroski) Members of the Nebraska Public Power team and the Rushville community met for a Coffee and Conversation event on Monday, August 11. The topic of the morning was the selection of Rushville a potential site for a Nuclear Power plant.

(Photo by Scott Bidroski) Members of the Nebraska Public Power team and the Rushville community met for a Coffee and Conversation event on Monday, August 11. The topic of the morning was the selection of Rushville a potential site for a Nuclear Power plant.

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Coffee and Conversation event hosted in Rushville to dive deeper into nuclear power subject

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Nuclear experts, utility representatives, and economic development professionals from Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) hosted a Coffee and Conversation event on Monday, August 11 in Rushville.
(Photo by Jessica Heesacker) One of the annual Friendly Festival favorites, the Cornhole Tournament, is slated for Saturday, August 23 in Sunset Park. Individuals who would like to participate can register the day of the tournament. This will be one of the many events taking place in Hay Springs Aug. 21-24.

(Photo by Jessica Heesacker) One of the annual Friendly Festival favorites, the Cornhole Tournament, is slated for Saturday, August 23 in Sunset Park. Individuals who would like to participate can register the day of the tournament. This will be one of the many events taking place in Hay Springs Aug. 21-24.

The 98th annual Friendly Festival set for Aug. 21-24 in Hay Springs

Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
A weekend, plus a bonus day, of family friendly fun is on tap in Hay Springs on August 21 - 24.The 98th annual Friendly Festival is scheduled to begin on Thursday, August 21 and will run through Sunday, August 24 with events all throughout.

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PRCA Final Results from Gordon, Neb.

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
By Rebel Sjeklocha The Sheridan County PRCA rodeo wrapped up July 26 in Gordon, Nebraska. Below are final results, per the PRCA. All-around cowboy: Myles Kenzy, $2,980, tie-down roping and team roping. Bareback riding: 1.
Photo by Courtney Ostrander The Ranch Bronc Riders. Pictured: (L-R) Miss Sheridan County Princess Kamille Kruger, tie for second and third, Cinch Hebb and Joe Burkholder, first place Ryan Brushbreaker, and Miss Cherry County Sweetheart Ava Rahn.

Photo by Courtney Ostrander The Ranch Bronc Riders. Pictured: (L-R) Miss Sheridan County Princess Kamille Kruger, tie for second and third, Cinch Hebb and Joe Burkholder, first place Ryan Brushbreaker, and Miss Cherry County Sweetheart Ava Rahn.

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Tuesday night events featured local talent in the Jess McGinley arena

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
By Scott Bidroski With all the festivities that transpire throughout the annual Fair and Rodeo week here in Sheridan County, one of the favorites is the action on Tuesday night.
Photo by Lisa Hare Marie Nelson, part owner of the new “Many Irons” clothier store, stands near two of her most recent custom designs. Located in the building which ,for more than a century, served Gordon area customers as Morris Clothing, the new business will offer a variety of new services.

Photo by Lisa Hare Marie Nelson, part owner of the new “Many Irons” clothier store, stands near two of her most recent custom designs. Located in the building which ,for more than a century, served Gordon area customers as Morris Clothing, the new business will offer a variety of new services.

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Main Street clothing store gets a fresh start while honoring its history

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
By Lisa Hare After more than a century of serving Gordon area customers, Morris Clothing store has officially transitioned to new ownership.
Courtesy Photo Reserve grand champion produce-of-dam group, Kynsleigh Krebs (right) with sister Kashlyn (left).

Courtesy Photo Reserve grand champion produce-of-dam group, Kynsleigh Krebs (right) with sister Kashlyn (left).

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Kynsleigh Krebs gets nod as Reserve Grand Champion in Lousville, Ky

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
National Junior Hereford Association members from across the U.S. brought their best cattle to group competitions July 15-16 in Louisville, Ky., for the annual VitaFerm Junior National Hereford Expo, “Live from Louisville.
Photo by Scott Bidroski The parade on Saturday, July 26 is always a crowd favorite. The colors were presented by the American Legion Post #34.

Photo by Scott Bidroski The parade on Saturday, July 26 is always a crowd favorite. The colors were presented by the American Legion Post #34.

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“Sew it, Grow it, Show it,” 2025 Sheridan County Fair & Rodeo wraps up 141st year of 4-H, rodeos, and fun!

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
By Scott Bidroski Year number 141 is in the books for the Sheridan County Fair and Rodeo. Even though she is getting up there in age, the event delivered in a big way for all those who attended.
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