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Outdoor Graduation Plans Outlined By Lexington Board Of Education

Plans for a July 25 outdoor graduation ceremony for the Lexington High School Class of 2020 were outlined during Monday night’s monthly school board meeting.

High school principal Kyle Hoehner noted the ceremony will be in Kirkpatrick Memorial Park at 10 a.m. on the 25th. “We will use the gazebo for the administration and officiants and will social distance the class in front of the gazebo,” he said. “The space at the park will allow us to include the families of graduates without having to limit who gets to see the ceremony.”

Dawson County Officials Approve Of Opening Courthouse On June 15th

Using a phased in approach Dawson County Courthouse officials began taking appointments for constituent services again on June 3 and will reopen to the public on June 15. Commissioners and county officials present at the regular commissioners meeting Monday warned it will not be business as usual as new security and health check measures will be in place.

Nebraska Passport Program Hits The Ground Running

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Nebraska Tourism’s 2020 Nebraska Passport program officially began on June 1st. This years program includes TRIBUNE-Area stops in Cozad at the 242 House Resttaurant and Bar; in Gothenburg, the Pony Express Station and in Arnold, the BrewBakers Coffee House and Gifts. The Passport inspires Nebraskans and tourists to travel throughout the state collecting stamps to earn prizes, while also supporting Nebraska’s tourism destinations. Travelers will have from June 1st through October 31st to visit attractions and receive stamps.

HOT MEALS USA SERVICE EXTENDED INTO JUNE

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The Lexington Community Foundation (LCF), in cooperation with Hot Meals USA, will continue offering free hot meals for household in need through the month of June.

Lex City Council Approves Of Move To Go Paperless On Utility Billing

With the technology in place to facilitate paperless billing, the Lexington City Council approved a resolution Tuesday night to charge a $5 fee for mailing paper bills starting July 1.

PAYING IT FORWARD IN COZAD

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STEPPING UP to help were many volunteers and area businesses that did their part as part of the Cozad Grand Generation Center’s ‘Stay Safe & Stay At Home Part II’ Promotion for some randomly selected Citizens of Cozad on Friday afternoon. (TOP) Keri Mast (left) and Marcus Kloepping, both of Cozad deliver boxes jam-packed with food to Cozad citizens on Friday. (RIGHT) Maxx Vetter (left) and his grandpa Dail Vetter, both of Cozad load up their vehicle with many boxes of grocery goods to deliver to randomly selected citizens on Friday afternoon.

MEMORIAL DAY SALUTES:

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PATRIOTISM AND PRIDE was on display all over the TRIBUNE-Area despite the less than ideal, rainy conditions on Memorial Day. (TOP) Cozad’s Avenue of Flags was a main attraction in the 100th Meridian City as many patrons toured Veterans Memorial Park on Monday. (MIDDLE) Fresh cut flowers were put into vases near monuments in many of the cemeteries all across the region to remember and cherish loved ones. (BOTTOM) Military Veterans were given extra attention as American flags were flown at the site of their monuments in the cemeteries.

City Of Lexington Finalizes Housing Property Purchase

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A purchase agreement for $52,000 with the Greater Lexington Corporation was approved by the Lexington City Council Tuesday night for 3.88 acres of property in the Northwest Fourth Addition. City Manager Joe Pepplitsch explained the property would be used for housing lots north of Sandoz Elementary and west of Avamere. One lot will be used for duplexes and the other for a storm water detention cell.

Cozad School Board Approves Of Family Consumer Science Hire

The Cozad Community Schools Board of Education held an online meeting recently as they discussed many different topics and took action on some matters that needed attention.

Dawson County Cattlemen Present Three Scholarships

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Two high school seniors and a college junior have been named recipients of the Dawson County Cattlemen 2020 scholarships.