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Lexington Board Of Education Approves 2020-2021 Calendar

Holidays and special events are now set for Lexington Public Schools following approval of the 2020-21 calendar by the Lexington School Board Monday night.

Keeping History Alive & Well:

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PRESENTED THE Heritage Hero Award were Larry and Tammy Paulsen of Cozad by Vicki Shepler (right) of Kearney, a History Nebraska Board Member on Friday evening at the Holiday at the Henri. (RIGHT) Some of the guests during the Holiday at the Henri festivities enjoy some of the delicious treats that were available on Friday evening at the Robert Henri Museum.

Cozad Council Looks For Answers With Recyclying Center Problems

The Cozad City Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday evening with numerous items on the agenda. The main concern of the Council was the continued abuse of the Recycling Center by patrons.

The Recycling Center has been an issue in the City of Cozad for quite some time with many people abusing the facility. Just this past week, the employees of the Waste Management Center in Lexington sent photos to the City of Cozad with the Cardboard recycling unit over half full of non-cardboard items.

WORKING AS a volunteer

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WORKING AS a volunteer is former Haymaker standout Alex Boryca as he cleans up blood from the mat during the annual Cozad Wrestling Invitational on Saturday afternoon.

Two Honored As Elks Students Of The Month

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The Cozad Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge, Number 2250 has selected Chloe Donahey of Cozad and Lexington’s Emily Briones as the recipients of the Elks Teens of the Month for December.

The pair of students have maintained superior academic portfolios at Cozad and Lexington throughout their high school campaigns.

Solar Power Discussed At Lex City Council Meeting

With a winter storm picking up steam the Lexington City Council moved quickly through their regular agenda last week.

City Manager Joe Pepplitsch reviewed a power purchase agreement with Sol CES Projects LLC. The developer has leased land from the Lexington Airport Authority to construct a one-megawatt facility and the city would purchase solar energy from Sol Projects over a 25-year period at a fixed cost.

The council moved to approve the power purchase agreement and authorized the city manager to sign the necessary documents.

'TIS THE SEASON

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THE HOLIDAY CHEER is in full swing in Cozad as the Winter Wonderland Parade lit up the streets on Monday evening. (TOP) Santa Claus made an early visit to Cozad on Monday evening. (RIGHT) Selected to light up the trees during the Second Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony prior to the parade were (from left) Kynzlei Dishman, Mia Richie and Lucy Hanna.

Holiday At The Henri To Be Held This Weekend At Robert Henri Museum

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The Robert Henri Museum and Art Gallery is pleased to announce that it will be sponsoring its annual Holiday at the Henri this weekend, December 6th and 7th. The museum and gallery is located at 218 East 8th Street in Cozad. The gala event will include an open house, special Christmas decorations, the unveiling of a new exhibit in its gallery, a special award presentation, refreshments, and a tour of beautifully decorated houses in the Cozad area. From 5-9 p.m.

Two Honored As Elks Students Of The Month

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The Cozad Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge, Number 2250 has selected Neligh Andersen of Gothenburg and Lexington’s Madison Sutton as the recipients of the Elks Teens of the Month.

The pair of students have maintained superior academic portfolios at Gothenburg and Lexington throughout their high school campaigns.

Cozad Students Food Drive Stocks Food Pantry

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COLLECTING FOR a cause were the students of Cozad High School during the Annual National Honor Society (NHS) Food Drive that totalled 15,551.1 lbs.of food. NHS members assisted greatly with the project all week long.