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BENNETT’S FIND THEIR NICHE

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When COVID-19 hit last year Eli and Kristen Bennett had a lot of time to think and reevaluate some of life’s priorities. Native Cozad residents and high school sweethearts, they had both spent a lot of time in food service employment and started discussing different options to return to that industry.

TRANSPORTATION PLANS DISCUSSED BY DAWSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The one- and six-year road plans were reviewed by Dawson County Commissioners at Monday’s regular board meeting. County Road Superintendent Mark Christiansen outlined 10 projects on the one-year docket and shared a list of the 21 projects on the six-year plan during a public hearing.

SIGNS OF THE SEASON

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ENJOYING THE WATER around Johnson Lake recently have been the Bald Eagle population (TOP) that frequent the body ofi water for ‘fishing’ opportunities for much of the colder climate days. This Bald Eagle flies gracefully through the sides above Johnson Lake. (RIGHT) Many of the pelicans that can be seen around Johnson Lake have returned to the open water areas of the body of water located south of Lexington. PAUL PACK/TRI-CITY TRIBUNE

ROBERT LAIER DAY EVENTS PLANNED FOR MAY 4TH

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Who is Robert Laier? If one were to look at the current stone by the little white church across from Veteran’s Memorial Park, one would be looking at Cozad history. To answer the question, please mark May 4th on your calendar, as Cozad honors a hometown hero by naming May 4th the Robert Laier Day — F-86 Pilot.

Large Grass Fire Extinguished On Thursday:

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TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT was a grass fire southeast of Gothenburg along Interstate 80, which resulted in the Eastbound lanes being closed for a period of time as a traffic safety concern. Fire Departments from Gothenburg, Cozad and Lexington responded along with the Nebraska State Patrol, Dawson County Sheriff’s Department and the Dawson County Emergency Management.

 

COZAD COUNCIL DISCUSSES EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & SANITATION SERVICES

The Cozad City Council hosted a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday evening with a full house of concerned citizens of the 100th Meridian City.

Lex School Board Approves Of Coop Softball Agreement

A successful cooperative agreement with Overton for softball was extended for two more years following a vote by the Lexington School Board Monday night. The agreement, which has already been approved by the Overton School Board will run from 2021-22 through the 2022-23 school years. The two schools have been cooping the girls’ sport since the fall of 2019.

VANCURA IS NEW COUNTY ASSESSOR

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During a special meeting Friday morning Dawson County Commissioners voted to appoint Nicholas “Nic” VanCura to fill the remaining term of retiring Dawson County Assessor John P. Moore.

Commission chair Bill Stewart noted that after looking at applications and extensively interviewing the two applicants for the upcoming Assessor’s vacancy it was the board’s consensus to offer VanCura the post. VanCura was present to accept the offer, along with Moore. VanCura is a 2003 graduate of Lexington High School

MEMBERS OF the Cozad Jaycees

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MEMBERS OF the Cozad Jaycees gifted the proceeds from the Cake Auction to the Little Disciples Preschool on Wednesday. Present for the joyous donation were (from left) Ashley Stithem, Lindsey Johanson, Sera Shoemaker, Wendy Waller, Stacy Munster, Sheena Kinnan, Kem Zook, Nickole Zook, Mandy Swanson, Pastor Doug Gahn, Lindsay Erickson, CeCe Rutkowski, Audri Stark, Abigail Kugler, Kelsey Wlasiuk and Christen Kotschwar. 

Lexington’s Majestic Theater To Open Up Doors On Friday

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After being closed for almost one year due to COVID-19 the Majestic Theater in Lexington is planning to reopen on Friday. When patrons arrive for their first movie and movie popcorn in 12 months they will be greeted by a more open lobby and renovated concession stand.