For a full report on Niobrara's Bridge Days/NHS Alumni Weekend, photos of events, and class photos of the alumni, see this week's Tribune. Bridge Days royalty, from the left, Taylen Stark, runner -up; King, Wade Pritchett. Queen, Starlet Nielsen.
Join the Niobrara Tribune in some Social Media fun, showcasing “Niobrara” this weekend during Niobrara’s BridgeDays/NHS Alumni Weekend.
Here are the themes:
THURSDAY: Throwback Thursday. Take a stroll down memory lane in Niobrara with Throwback Thursday. Share vintage photos, memorable moments or historical tidbits that capture Niobrara’s past. Use the hashtag #ThrowbackThursdayNiobrara for each of your posts
FRIDAY: Fun Friday: Share photos of Niobrara celebrating today-the first day of the Bridge Days/NHS Alumni Weekend. Use the hashtag #FunFridayNiobrara for each of your posts.
SATURDAY: Fun Saturday. Share photos of Niobrara celebrating the second day of the Bridge Days/NHS Alumni Weekend. Share photos of activities, and alumni activities taking place throughout the day. Use the hashtag #FunSaturdayNiobrara for each of your posts.
SUNDAY: Fun Sunday. Share photos of celebration activities, or something unexpected about Niobrara that visitors might not know. Whether it’s a fun tradition, an off-the beaten path attraction or something new. Use the hashtag #FunSundayNiobrara for each of your posts.
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Over 60 youth from Nebraska, South Dakota and Iowa, played in the Tatanka Golf Club's Youth Classic High School and Junior High Boys and Girls Tournament on Tuesday, July 2. Read more in this week's Tribune.
The Niobrara Village Board, at its regular meeting, July 2, accepted the resignation of village trustee, Jeff Bauer, who is no longer eligible to serve on the Village Board, since he will no longer be living within the city limits. The opening has been posted.
In conjunction with the Rural Confluence program Niobrara is involved with, a grant workshop will be held in Niobrara on July 22.
The local Piece-Makers quilting group of Niobrara, donated more quilts to the Nebraska VFW Commander's special project. Read more in this week's Tribune.
A group from Uruguay toured cattle herds in the U.S. recently, and stopped in Niobrara, at Niobrara Red Angus, on Sunday, to view the Red Angus herd. Read more in this week's Tribune.
There has been a change of hands at Niobrara's Hilltop Lodge. Bob and Marilyn Janovec reflect on their years at the Hilltop Lodge; and give way to new owner, Darin Crosley. Read about it in this week's Tribune.
The artwork of NHS alum, Lori Thomas, of Lincoln, will be showcased during Niobrara's upcoming Bridge Days/Alumni Weekend. Find out details in this week's Tribune.
Flood waters devastated Lazy River Acres last weekend. For a report, see this week's Tribune.
Niobrara VFW Post 4834 Commander Don Hanzlik, was the guest speaker at the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Tree, in South Omaha. Read more in this week's Tribune.
(Tribune File Photo)
Members of the Niobrara Promoters attended a meeting of the Niobrara Community Foundation on Tuesday, June 4, to present a $5,000 check. This money was a portion of the Ladies Quarter Mania event proceeds.
Three U.S.S. Frank E. Evans survivors of the June 3, 1969 collision of the Evans and the Australian aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne, were in Niobrara Monday to attend the Third Annual June 3 Memorial Ceremony honoring the "Lost 74." Read more in this week's Tribune.
For photos and a story about Niobrara's Memorial Day program, see this week's edition. Jim Scott of Niobrara, was the featured speaker. The program is sponsored by American Legion Post 224 and Niobrara VFW Post 4834.
The N/V Cougar girls track and field team was crowned the 2024 Class D state champions at the state meet last weekend. Delani Runnels won the championship in the 3200 Meter. Read more in this week's edition.
After a school send-off the N/V Cougar State Track qualifiers are headed to state in Omaha today. Good Luck!
It's a beautiful day for the Niobrara Public School Track and Field Day, which is just getting started this morning.
The Niobrara Tribune will be publishing a special "Congratulations" page next week for all of the state track qualifiers!!! If parents, or Niobrara businesses would like to help sponsor this page, they are asked to email the Tribune at niobraratribune@yahoo.com by Monday, May 13. Thank you!
DISTRICT CHAMPS
The N/V Cougar girls won the D-4 District Track Meet at Bassett Wednesday with a score of 146 points. The following are State Qualifiers in 12 events.
Girls 4 x 400 Relay team (Taylen Stark, Delani Runnels, Amber Sucha and Josilyn Miller) placed first, 4:11.54
Girls 200 M Dash, Josilyn Miller, first, 27.14
Girls 800 M Run, Delani Runnels, first, 2.25.90
Girls 800 M Run, Taylen Stark, second, 2.27.34
Girls 100 M Dash, Josilyn Miller, first, 13.02
Girls 100 M. Hurdles, Allison Sucha, second
Girls 3200 M Run, Delani Runnels, first, 12:48.64
Girls High Jump, Amber Sucha, first, 5-01
Girls 400 M Dash, Josilyn Miller, 59.81
Girls 1600 M Run, Delani Runnels, first, 5:47.14
There were two additional qualifiers due to the state wildcard: Allison Sucha, long jump (16-4.25) and Taylen Stark-400 M (1:01.28).
4 x 400 Relay team (file photo) by Cassie Stark
Golf season is progressing for the N/V Cougar golfers. They had an invite at Niobrara Valley Golf Course on Wednesday. Read about the NVC and West Holt invites in this week's Tribune.
