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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.

Field turf approved for Lexington’s Memorial Stadium

A $1.1 million field turf installation project will begin in May at Lexington High School’s Memorial Stadium/Ray Ehlers Field and is expected to be completed in time for the 2022 football season. The Lexington School Board voted to approve the standard agreement, general conditions and supplementary conditions with addendum with Nemaha Sports Construction at their regular meeting Monday night.

Dawson County 4-H Public Speaking Contest Results

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Dancing Divas Aims to Fulfill Prom Dreams

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Prom is an American tradition dating back to the early 1900s. It is a night of elaborate, classy dresses, tuxedos, punch, and dancing. In some ways, prom is viewed as a rite of passage. Stacy Twine, a Cozad resident, has fond memories of this tradition and is setting out to fulfill the dreams of local area girls with pretty dresses.

Troopers Find 25,000 Suspected Fentanyl Pills During I-80 Traffic Stop

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MARCH 8, 2022 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people after locating thousands of suspected fentanyl pills and other controlled substances during a traffic stop in Dawson County.

Chamber awards ceremony honors civic and ag leaders

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Celebrating a return to more “normal” times the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce honored civic and agriculture leaders Feb. 25 during their 2022 awards banquet at Kirk’s Restaurant.

COZAD QUIZ BOWL TEAM

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COZAD QUIZ BOWL TEAM. Front Row (L to R): Whitney Regelin, Audrey Baker, Jaxson Arndt, Jacob Brooks, Hayden Revelo. MIDDLE ROW (L TO R): Lola Bennett, EveLynn Schroeder, Rugor Aden Rieker Spradlin, Mathew Arndt

Trooper Hit as NSP Responds to Dozens of Weather-Related Incidents

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MARCH 6, 2022 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.) — A Nebraska State Trooper was struck and received minor injuries while responding to a motorist assist near Maxwell. The incident was among dozens of weatherrelated incidents handled by troopers Saturday, as much of western Nebraska received snow throughout the day.

Stewarts honored as 2022 Farm Family of the Year

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If you love rags to riches stories, the history of Lexington’s 2022 Farm Family of the Year fills the bill. Family lore has it that their ancestor came to Dawson County in 1885 and when he arrived, he was penniless. Four generations later the family has not only survived but thrived working the land and by serving their county and area communities.

NCTA wins Texas crops contest

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CURTIS, Neb. - For their inaugural trip to Texas, the NCTA Aggie Crop Judging Team swept top four individual placings and won top team honors among two-year colleges.