The Knox County 4-H Fashion Show was held Aug. 6 at the First Trinity Social Hall in Bloomfield. Starlet Nielsen of Niobrara was a trophy winner. She is a member of the Running Water 4-H Club.
Garage sales were successful...
The Niobrara Historical Society's Citywide Garage Sales at Niobrara and Running Water drew a crowd on Friday and Saturday. Judy Kopp's moving sale on Buckeye Road sold out. Many reported record crowds this year. Tribune photo.
Nebraska Strong will be in the area bringing information about coping during an infectious disease outbreak. Nebraska Rural Response Hotline-1-800-464-0258. Nebraska Family Helpline - 1-888-866-8660.
People are traveling for the Nebraska Passport Program
The Nebraska Tourism Department announced that 115 people have completed the 2020 Nebraska Passport so far. The Passport inspires Nebraskans and tourists to travel throughout the state collecting stamps to earn prizes, while also supporting Nebraska's tourism destinations and small businesses. To read more on the passport program, pick up the latest edition of the Niobrara Tribune.
DHHS encourages Test Nebraska use
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) dashboard continues to show an increase in positive cases. DHHS asks every Nebraskan to do their part to protect themselves and others from COVID-19. To read more on Test Nebraska and how you can protect yourself and others, pick up the latest edition of the Niobrara Tribune.
Beach "shore" is fun...
Niobrara Adventures' beach has been a busy place this summer, three miles south of Niobrara o Highway 14. Courtesy photo
A Card Shower has been requested for Rozann Graves of Niobrara in honor of her 80th birthday. Her address is: 169 Buckeye Road, Niobrara, NE 68760
Northeast Community College to require masks
Northeast Community College continues to put plans into place to prepare to begin the fall semester on August 17. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, plans have been developed to include appropriate social distancing and classroom safety protocols. To read the full story, pick up the latest edition of the Niobrara Tribune.
See this week's Niobrara Tribune for the School Supply List for Niobrara Public Schools. School starts Aug. 20.
Check out this week's Niobrara Tribune to see the Niobrara Public Schools' full-color back to school ad, listing staff members, and lots of pertinent information about the coming school year.
Niobrara Public School is having an Open House on Tuesday, Aug. 11 from 4:30 - 7 p.m. Hotdogs and chips will be served from the concession stand. Look for more info in this week's Tribune or next week's back to school ad.
Santee offered a cultural day camp for youth on July 22 and 23 at the powwow grounds.
Sponsors are needed for the Knox Co. Relay for Life Radio Luminaria on Aug. 22 from 5-10 p.m. broadcast from Creighton Community Radio station. Learn what the event includes and how to be a sponsor by reading this week's Tribune.
Faiths United Parish's Sunday morning worship service will be broadcast on 89.5 FM this Sunday at 9 a.m.
There will be hunting season this fall. Hunters may begin purchasing 2020 big game permits Aug. 3, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has just announced.
Knox County Fair,
August 13-16
Entertainment:
D.C. Lynch Midway all four days
August 13, 2020 Bull-A-Rama With Soundz Unlimited in Beer Garden
August 14, 2020: Lonestar at the Grandstand TBD, with Eastern Heights in the beer garden afterwards
August 15, 2020: Hairball at the Grandstand TBD, with Eastern Heights in Beer Garden afterwards
August 16, 2020: Monster Trucks
Fall sports will be taking place, according to the Nebraska School Activities Association. First practices for football and volleyball, cross country and golf are set to begin Aug. 10.
Niobrara School Board has approved the first reading of the updated Student Handbook, and the first reading of the new Staff Handbook, during their regular board meeting on Monday, July 13. See this week's Tribune for details.
Cade Kalkowski, a member of the Wayne State College men's track and field team, has received individual All-Academic honors from the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association by the association office in New Orleans, La.
The Isanti Cultural Day Camp is taking place July 22 and 23 at the Isanti Powwow Grounds in Santee. Sessions run from 8 - 11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Sessions include Dakota Language, Dakota Song and Dance, Dakota Stories, Tipi Lessons, Hand Games and Archery.