The Niobrara Tribune won two awards in the Nebraska Better Newspaper Contest, Thursday, June 25; first place in the Class A Breaking News Photography category and first place in the Class A Editorial category.
The Niobrara Promoters are requesting a Card Shower for Ken and Galen Farnik to congratulation them on 55 years of service to the Niobrara Community. Cards will reach them at PO Box 105, Niobrara.
In Niobrara, fireworks are allowed for one week prior to the 4th of July, and times are until 10 p.m. each evening with a leeway given on July 4 (between 11 p.m. and 12 a.m. )
The NHS Alumni Association Board's deadline for the Alumni Scholarships has been moved to July 15, 2020 for Niobrara graduates (before 2020) or still in college. For specifics see the alumni newsletter.
NENCAP Immunization Program will be holding an Immunization Clinic on July 21 in Creighton by appointment only, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To schedule an appointment or get more information persons can call 402-385-6300 or 1-800-445-2505.
From the Nebraska State Activities Association:
The NSAA Membership voted 31 to 20 FOR adding Bowling as a sanctioned NSAA activity.
The NSAA Membership voted 28 to 23 AGAINST adding Girls Wrestling as a sanctioned NSAA activity. The NSAA Board of Directors voted 7 to 1 to add Girls Wrestling as an EMERGING sport.
Complete results from the 2020 NSAA Representative Assembly are available on the NSAA website at https://nsaa-static.s3.amazonaws.com/textfile/leg/repmin.pdf.
Cruise Night Set
The community of Niobrara is sponsoring a Cruise Night to honor the Niobrara High School Seniors of the Class of 2020, on Saturday, May 9 from 6-9 p.m. Persons are to tune in to KBRX 102.9 for music, prizes and specials.
Cruise Night Set
The community of Niobrara is sponsoring a Cruise Night to honor the Niobrara High School Seniors of the Class of 2020, on Saturday, May 9 from 6-9 p.m. Persons are to tune in to KBRX 102.9 for music, prizes and specials.
Dam safety experts release report on Spencer Dam failure
The Spencer Dam Independent Investigation Panel has prepared the final report on the failure of the Spencer Dam that occurred in northern Nebraska on March 14, 2019. To read the report, find this story in the latest edition of the Niobrara Tribune.
Nebraskans urged to "stay connected"
Governor Pete Ricketts encouraged Nebraskans to stay connected to friends and family during this time of increased social distancing. To read the full story, pick up the latest edition of the Niobrara Tribune.
COVID-19 case updates given
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services reported that Nebraska COVID-19 topped 1,000 with the Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services's Thursday evening report of 1.066 cases. To read more, pick up the latest edition of the Niobrara Tribune.
NCPA Academic All-State Winter 2019-2020 awards announced
The Nebraska School Activities Association announced the Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association's Winter 2019-2020 Academic All-State Awards. Find this story in the latest edition of the Niobrara Tribune.
Cattlemen call for public support
The WNAX radio station had a special program pertaining to "the cattle market crisis." IT was reported that since the virus, all of the Ag markets have been hurt severely, but the livestock market the most severe. To read more, find this story in the latest edition of the Niobrara Tribune
Niobrara senior citizens handling pandemic well Donna Meier, 86, of Niobrara had just switched off her television Friday night when she decided to prepare supper. She glanced out her kitchen window and saw 13 of her family members in her driveway. To read the full story, find this story in the latest edition of the Niobrara Tribune.
Construction on educational trail...
Construction is taking place, paving the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska's Educational Trail, three miles south of town. Concrete is being poured with plans to have the trail work completed over the next few months.
Niobrara senior citizens handling pandemic well
Donna Meier, 86, of Niobrara had just switched off her television Friday night when she decided to prepare supper. She glanced out her kitchen window and saw 13 of her family members in her driveway. To read the full story, find this story in the latest edition of the Niobrara Tribune.
Bridge Construction at Niobrara
Work has not stopped all winter long on the bridge project at Niobrara, to replace two bridges that were washed out in the March 14, 2019 flood.
Local Priest “surprised” on Easter Morning…
Father Kizito Okhuoya, who serves St. William Catholic Church at Niobrara, and St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Verdigre, gave a live-stream service Sunday morning. The night before, following the Saturday Vigil service, the church secretary, Rita Pavlik, and several others, placed photos of church members in the pews so Father Kizito wouldn’t feel like he was preaching to an empty church on Sunday morning. “We thought this would brighten his day a little,” Pavlik said. “I know it’s been so hard on him, not having the parishioners at church.”
County ballots will all be mailed...
Knox County staff member Denise Burman was in the process of running ballot return envelopes through a meter affixing paid postage one day last week. Nearly 5,400 ballots will be mailed on April 22 from the Knox County Clerk's Office
Easter yard decor...
Easter yard decorations are scarce this year, but there is a colorful one on the west side of Verdel. The decorations are placed in the home's front yard complete with an Easter bunny and bright colored eggs.
