October 18, 2020
The fall scenery in the area is spectacular, such as this view overlooking the Niobrara River west of town.
![New ukuleles for elementary music program](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_54e89d61-15c0-460a-bf18-35fc57b3f51a.jpg)
October 17, 2020
The Niobrara Cultural Awareness Through Education grant has funded new instruments for the elementary music program including 25 ukuleles and a ukulele cart.
![Cross Country runners participate in NVC meet](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_0e0f2b5e-bf5d-461c-a4c5-226f538de887.jpg)
October 17, 2020
The N/V Cougar Cross Country Team participated in the Niobrara Valley Conference Meet Friday, Oct. 9 in Neligh. The team was short a few runners due to the COVID quarantine. Read ...
![Lady Cougar action](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_3e310c12-86ac-42f8-b4a3-1dad6808b8ff.png)
October 17, 2020
The N/V Lady Cougars played Crofton on Monday night, the first night of the Knox County Volleyball Tournament in Creighton. Crofton won over Niobrara in two sets, 25-16 and 25-15....
October 16, 2020
Work continues on the dismantling of the temporary bridge, which was used while the new Mormon Canal Bridge was being constructed. The new bridge was opened in early September.
October 16, 2020
The new bus barn at Niobrara Public Schools is going up fast. The new construction project is located south of the school building, in the location of the old high school building...
October 16, 2020
Grain producers in this area are busy harvesting their crops. Matt Paulsen who farms 10 miles west of Niobrara, was harvesting soybeans on Monday. Motorists and pedestrians are re...
![New band instruments arrive](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_ea551a60-aeac-45b5-a009-00eb84971e49.jpg)
October 15, 2020
A number of new band instruments have been purchased for the band room at Niobrara Public School recently, through the Niobrara Cultural Awareness Through Education (NCATE) grant....
![Progress continues on flood recovery projects](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_c0684906-3e56-4f10-ba99-3218195c7d66.jpg)
October 15, 2020
All of the extensions for FEMA flood projects yet to be completed have been approved, and extended to March 21, 2021, reported Niobrara Village Clerk, Mona Weatherwax at the villa...
October 15, 2020
Niobrara's Third Annual "All Things Pumpkin" event scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, has been cancelled, but some pumpkin fun is still planned. An ATV/Golf Cart Parade will take p...
October 11, 2020
The Gavins Point Dam spillway gate has been scheduled to undergo maintenance and some impact on anglers during paddlefish season has been expected and announced. Read details in t...
![Countywide Sample Ballots](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_e57ec666-ee17-4a86-9390-162a12a1cc8d.jpg)
October 11, 2020
The Knox County Countywide Sample Ballots appear in this week's edition of the Niobrara Tribune, listing the candidates and issues throughout Knox County.
October 11, 2020
Rainbow trout are being stocked in city ponds and state park and recreation area lakes across the state by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Niobrara State Park is scheduled...
October 10, 2020
The Nebraska School Activities Association is implementing requirements for host schools of all NSAA fall sub-district, district, and playoff contests. Niobrara Public Schools sub...
October 10, 2020
Knox County Sheriff Don Henery said in his Niobrara Police Report that he is "okay" with using ATVs, UTV's and golf carts after sundown, regarding Niobrara's ATV Parade, scheduled...
![Fire prevention tips offered in series](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_ae187e23-ea5c-4275-9910-5b9793ccbfa9.jpg)
October 10, 2020
For fire prevention tips, see this week's Niobrara Tribune to read the second of two in a series of articles written by Niobrara Rural Fire District First Assistant Chief Ron Atki...
![NCATE grant funds new instruments for school band](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_5d254918-a094-4d6d-b048-447eaebda219.jpg)
October 9, 2020
The Niobrara Cultural Awareness Through Education (NCATE) grant has funded many new instruments for the school band. A new piano has also been purchased. Read more in this week's ...
October 9, 2020
Check out all of the cul-de-sac corners along Spruce Street in Niobrara. Many of them are decorated for the season. Decorating the cul-de-sac corners in town was a project started...
![Knox County Volleyball Bracket](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_28509dbf-0510-4bc6-9cd4-b28bc44d48e5.jpg)
October 9, 2020
Knox County Volleyball Tournament will be held Oct. 12 and 13 at Creighton High School. See bracket for game times.
October 8, 2020
As the COVID case counts spike in the area, N/V Cougar sports schedules have become even more challenging. Read the latest Cougar sports schedules in this week's edition of the Ni...