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UNVEILED

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UNVEILED AS the Top Ten for the Cozad Community Schools Homecoming Royal Court were Queen candidates (front, from left) Karissa Jackson, Addi Svajgr, Bella Klein, Reagan Armagost, Alyssa Kolbo, Tara Linn, Katie Wilson, Shaundra Wiederholt, Lynzi Becker and Aubree Eldridge. (Back, from left) Nolan Wetovick, Brayden Wilkinson, Braxton Walker, Camren Maaske, Colby Rogers, Jade Brown, Nathan Engel, Jacob Weatherly and Cameron Buesing. Not pictured was Paul Cole. The top five candidates will be announced this Friday, September 24th. BRAD MESSERSMITH/TRI-CITY TRIBUNE

Overton Golf Course Housing Development Gets The Green Light

A rezoning request for an eight lot housing development next to the Overton Golf Course was approved by the Dawson County Commissioners during their Sept. 15 meeting.

THERE WAS a large crowd

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THERE WAS a large crowd that attended the 2021 Hay Days Parade in Cozad on Saturday, September 11th. Last years parade along with Hay Days was cancelled due to COVID ASHLEY MOHLER/PLATTE VALLEY MEDIA

Little Mr. And Miss Hay Days Winners Announced

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A long-time Hay Days tradition resumed Friday with the announcement of four Cozad Elementary students as winners of the Little Mr. and Miss Hay Days essay contest.

Representing the fifth grade in Saturday’s Hay Days parade were Nolan Yilk and Adlei Groteluschen and fourth grade winners riding in the parade were Ben Hanna and Hayden Chytka.

Cozad City Council Street Closings & Renovations

The Cozad City Council met on September 7, 2021, for their regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began promptly at 7:00 p.m. with the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance, the invocation, and the taking of roll. The agenda was packed with 2 public hearings, street closure requests, and renovation updates.

Lex Council Reviews $10.7 Million Budget At Hearing

The Lexington City Council conducted a public hearing last Tuesday on their proposed 2021-22 budget. City Manager Joe Pepplitsch reviewed the various budget sections for council members and noted the property tax levy will not change but remain at .36. The total property tax request has been set at $1.4 million.

Purple Door Brings Thrift Store Option To Lex

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Just over two years ago Kim Glaze embarked on a labor of love that has culminated in the creation of a thrift store that benefits victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault through the Parent-Child Center in Lexington. As a job advocate and supervisor at the Parent-Child Center, she could see the need for a low-cost clothing and household goods shop. The Purple Door Thrift Store

Trinity Lutheran LWML Annual Fall Salad Luncheon

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Trinity Lutheran LWML in Lexington will conduct their annual fall salad luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church fellowship hall at 205 E. Seventh St. Takeout will be available.

County Settles Two Years Of CNPPID Tax Cases

A 10-minute executive session last Wednesday with Deputy Dawson County Attorney Kurt McBride ended with Dawson County Commissioners voting to settle two years of pending tax cases with Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District.

Lexington Council Seeks Funding For New City Park

An application to the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund program was authorized by the Lexington City Council last week seeking funding for a new park for the community.