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Paw Prints Aims To Make Alterations Possible With Chicken Noodle Feed

Rosalie Mayfield is a resident of Cozad with a heart for the animals of Dawson County. She’s made it her mission to help as many feral creatures as possible and to aid owners with low incomes with getting their pets spayed and neutered.

Lex Schools Report Card

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The Lexington Public School District report card for 2020-21 spotlights the community’s ethnic diversity and shows a dedication to learning and achieving other schools sometimes envy.

“DISCOVER YOUR HIDDEN RESOURCES”

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“DISCOVER YOUR HIDDEN RESOURCES” was the theme for the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Dairy Judging Contest, held Friday at the Stevens Arena on the Dawson County Fairgrounds. Students from colleges on the east and west coasts, all the way north to Minnesota and south to Texas were among those participating. After judging six classes of junior calves, yearlings, 2- and 4-year-old cows loaned by the Racicky family of Mason City from their Elk Creek Dairy, students went to the 4-H building to review their placings and notes to prepare for oral reasons. Host for the 2022 event was the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at Curtis. Headquarters for the NACTA conference was at North Platte with the 13 judging contests spread out between the arena at Lexington, and in North Platte at the D&N Events Center, Lincoln County Fairgrounds, Mid-Plains Community College and the University of Nebraska West Central Research Extension and Education Center. TRIBUNE photos/Barb Bierman Batie

THURSDAY THE COZAD MIDDLE

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THURSDAY THE COZAD MIDDLE School eighth grade choir performed in the Nebraska State Capitol Rotunda as part of the Nebraska Music Education Association’s Capitol Concert Series. The annual weeklong event coincides with national “Music in Our Schools Month.” The choir was one of eight ensembles selected for the 2022 series and was the only middle school choir so honored. Each ensemble performs a 30-minute concert with two ensembles performing over the noon hour this year from March 21-24. A bird’s eye view of the choir was taken from the Rotunda’s mezzanine. Joining the choir for a group photo were State Senators Dan Hughes, back row left, and Matt Williams, back row right. Choir members include, kneeling from left: Gustavo Benavente, Brecken Twyford, Elliott Blackmore and Damen Noble. Row two, from left: Emma Lindekugel, Cassie DeMoss, Rugor Aden, Betzaida Utrera, Anahi Rodriguez, Klaylee Revelo, Arleth Enamorado, Esmeralda Hernandez-Cerano and Ava Joyce. Back row, from left: Hughes, Talyn Propp, Abbie Albrecht, Destiny McFall, Savanna Porter, Camryn Yilk, Mrs. Stacie Blackmore and Williams. TRIB photos/Barb Bierman Batie

P.E.O Chapter CO Celebrates 100th Anniversary

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P.E.O. Chapter CO celebrated its 100th anniversary on Friday, March 18, 2022, at the Cozad Henri Museum. Nineteen members were present for the celebration. The beautiful and historical location was made available to Chapter CO with the assistance of Marlene Geiger, President of the Henri Museum Board and Peter Osborne, Director of the Museum. Vintage table services were provided by theHenri Museum and Ann Burkholder. Hostesses for the celebration luncheon were Deanna Worrell, Nadine Berke, Donna Ackerman, Cindy Thramer and Betty Yocom. A beautifully decorated anniversary cake was served for dessert.

Nebraska Municipal Power Pool honors Cozad’s Jerry Fales with service award

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LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Municipal Power Pool (NMPP) awarded Jerry Fales, electric commissioner for the City of Cozad, Neb., with the Bob Arraj Service Award at the NMPP Energy Annual Conference March 23, 2022.

Sheriff Moody Runs for Re-election

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Ken Moody is a name that all of Dawson County knows well. He’s been Sheriff of our county for three and a half years and is now running for re-election against Mark Montgomery of Cozad.

Sunday and daily liquor hours expanded

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A resolution expanding on/off liquor sales from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. seven days a week was approved by Dawson County Commissioners at their March 15 meeting. The move came following a request by Johnson Lake businesses to expand Sunday morning hours to allow alcohol sales at Sunday brunches.

Work Will Resume on N-21, Between N-21/23 Junction and Cozad

March 21, 2022 (North Platte, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will resume March 28 on N-21, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Paulsen, Inc., of Cozad, Nebraska has the $6,776,107 contract. Work includes placement of asphaltic concrete, bridge overlays, guardrail, seeding, and permanent pavement marking. Traffic will be maintained with a pilot car, flaggers and temporary traffic signals. An 11-foot width restriction will be in effect. Anticipated completion is May 2022. Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and to put phones down.

Cozad Schools are moving full steam ahead following bond issue passage

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With the passage last Tuesday of Cozad Community Schools $26 million bond issue, it’s full steam ahead as the district works to secure bonds and works with architects, engineers and construction companies on blueprints to handle all the renovations and additions.