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Wurst Tag Celebrates 40 Years Of Excellence

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LARGE CROWDS gathered for many of the events during the 40th Annual Wurst Tag Celebration in Eustis this weekend. (TOP) Ralston Rieker, the son of Braden and Danielle Rieker of Eustis picks up the candy that was thrown in his direction during the ‘Best of the Wurst’ Parade on Saturday morning. (RIGHT) Honored for their dedication and service to make Wurst Tag a special celebration were Gregg Wolf (left) and Jean Wolf, as they were unveiled as the Burgermeister and Burgermeisstereen on Saturday evening.

Meadowlark Pointe Dedication Of Chapel Held On Wednesday

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June 5th, 2019 will go down in history as a major day in the City of Cozad, Nebraska.

It is on that day, the Meadowlark Pointe Chapel was dedicated, with the crowd representing a cross section of Nebraska. Serving as Master of Ceremonies was Pastor Doug Gahn, Cozad United Methodist Church. He was assisted by representatives from the Cozad Ministerial Association, namely Rev. Jill Boyd, The Presbyterian Church Melanie Nutt, American Lutheran Church; and Harvey Pierce, Church of Christ.

Community Of Gothenburg In Shock From Recent Tragedy

A Gothenburg couple, 53-year old Jill McCandless and her husband, 52-year old Jeff McCandless, were found deceased in their home Saturday evening as a result an apparent murder-suicide.

The two were discovered by a relative who then contacted law enforcement.

Jill McCandless was employed as a police officer with the Gothenburg Police Department at the time of her death. Autopsies have been scheduled and the investigation is continuing, according to the press released received from the Dawson County Attorney Elizabeth F. Waterman.

New Principals Announced At Lex School Board Meeting

Two new principals were hired for Lexington Public Schools and a number of staff shuffled to new positions following action at the Lexington School Board Monday night. Tiffany Denker was introduced as the new principal for Bryan Elementary. She replaces Drew Welch who will be moving to the central office July 1 to begin duties as the district’s finance director. Serving as the new assistant principal at Lexington High School will be Cynthia Baum. She will be moving to Lexington from Lincoln, where she has worked for the Lincoln Public School system.

Sweet Sounds Of Music Mondays

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A LARGE CROWD assembled at the Music Mondays Celebration that was held in downtown Cozad at the green space at 8th and F Streets on Monday evening. (TOP) Formerly Three band members Spencer Hansen (left) of Lexington and Luke Oswald of Kearney played various genres of music for the people in attendance at the free concert. (RIGHT) Getting condiments for their BBQ from Rowdy Rott BBQ were Paul (left) and Jane German on Monday evening.

County Commissioners Scrutinize Victim-Witness Program Grant

The feasibility of maintaining a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant for Dawson County drew lengthy discussion Friday when Julie Gilg, director of the county’s Victim-Witness Program, appeared at the regular county commissioner’s meeting.

Gilg noted that since 1994 the county has been fortunate enough to receive the federal grant funding to assist victims of crime. “However, we are at a point where we will have to hire someone to do the bookkeeping required by the grant or hire staff to assist me with assisting crime victims so I can address the bookkeeping,” she said.

Lexington Economic Development Program Approved For Another Decade

A mail-in special election to renew a city sales tax for economic development purposes received a thumbs up from Lexington voters by a three-to-one margin last month. At the May 28 city council meeting, council members accepted the Dawson County Clerk’s certification of the election that included two issues.

Issue 1 received 563 yes votes and 221 no votes. Issue 2 had 541 yes votes and 221 no votes. The line items dealt with keeping a city sales tax and then renewing the economic development program for another decade.

BlackHawk To Light Up Stage At Eustis Festival

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2019 WURST TAG CELEBRATION:

The community of Eustis is rolling out the red carpet for all who are attending the 40th Annual Wurst Tag Celebration that will kickoff on Friday, June 7th and continue through Sunday, June 9th.

Cozad School Board Accepts Bids Roofing Repairs To Buildings

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The Cozad Board of Education met recently and were able to approve of many contracts and projects that will affect the upcoming 2019-2020 school term at their regularly scheduled meeting.

A MEMORIAL DAY SALUTE:

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER LTC (R) Scott Schmidt, Adj/QM VFW Post #890 spoke about the trip to Hawaii for the Interment of Grant C. Cook Jr’s remains during Memorial Day Program. Schmidt