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Lexington School Board Approves Technology Leases & Purchases

Gearing up for technology upgrades, the Lexington School Board approved leases and purchases for various pieces of equipment at their regular meeting Monday night.

The board first approved a three-year lease for 1,100 iPads for Lexington High School (LHS) students and preK-5 teachers for $109, 408 per year from Apple, Inc. Next, they approved a four-year lease for 175 MacBook Airs for preK-5 teachers and 30 iMacs for the LHS lab classrooms for $53,204 per year from Apple, Inc.

Volunteers Needed At Thrift Store In Downtown Cozad

I am sitting at the kitchen table, and I have just finished my second cup of coffee. I have been reading a book about the history of Cozad, Nebraska.

As I put down the book this morning, I was thinking what makes Cozad so special — a great place to live, to work, to raise a family.

Of course, the answer — the people.

GRADUATES ENJOY THE MEMORABLE MOMENTS

Congratutions,CLASS OF 2019!

GRADUATIONS ACROSS the TRIBUNE-Area were jam-packed with emotional and memorable moments on Saturday and Sunday. (ABOVE) Gothenburg’s Ainsley Rickertsen (center) gets a kiss of praise from her parents Luke (right) and Julie Rickertsen prior to the commencement on Sunday. (RIGHT) Tears of Joy and accomplishment were shed by Cozad graduate Abby Thramer on Saturday afternoon.

Graduation Ceremonies To Be Held In TRIBUNE-Area This Weekend

The memorable and priceless walk across the stage for Graduating High School Seniors will take place all across the TRIBUNE coverage area this weekend. The Cozad High School Seniors will

Two Honored As Elks Students Of The Month

The Cozad Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge, Number 2250 has selected Grace Cargill of Cozad and Gothenburg’s Kendal Wahlgren as the recipients of the Elks Teens of the

NATIONAL LARBOR DAY

PLANTING TREES in celebration of Arbor Day on Thursday morning were some of the City of Cozad employees at Muni Park in Cozad. (ABOVE) Working together to fill the rest of the hole around the newly planted tree are Jeremy Koch (left) from Natural Escapes and Mike Steinwart. (RIGHT) Checking the depth of the hole that was dug for the newly planted Siouxland Poplar Tree is Jimi Weinmaster on Thursday morning.

Lex Council Approves Conditional Use Permit For Feedlot Expansion

Following a public hearing April 23 on a conditional use permit requested by Roberts Cattle Company (dba Nebraska ILS Feeders, Inc.,) for an expansion that would double the size of the feedlot, the Lexington City Council voted 3-0 to approve the permit.

Voting in favor of the permit were Mayor John Fagot and Councilmen Jeremy Roberts and Steve Smith. Councilman John Salem abstained as he is employed by Roberts, and Councilwoman Dora Vivas was absent.

Cozad Creates Icon Series Hits The Ground Running

The community of Cozad has always been proud of its fine arts heritage with the childhood home of Robert Henri, one of America’s most influential artists and teachers in the 1900’s being a staple for visitors. The newly finished Cozad Creates Icon Series can be seen in locations all across the 100th Meridian City.

Lex Grad Hibberd Inducted Into Agriculture Hall Of Fame

Chuck Hibberd, dean and director of Nebraska Extension, was inducted into the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture Hall of Fame on April 25 at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.

The hall of fame was established in 2011 to recognize individuals whose exceptional contributions to the institute’s mission at the local, regional, national or international level have made a positive impact on the lives of citizens.

RHAKENNA’S WINGS TO BEAUTIFY COZAD

Making a memory last a lifetime will be many patrons and businesses in Cozad, as they do their part in designing wings that will be painted around the 100th Meridian