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Mickelsen and Blair Halls have been under construction since last year, as they are being turned into 61-bedroom living facilities for the Angels Share program.
Lutheran Family Services acquires Dana campus, discusses plans for future
It made perfect sense for representatives of Lutheran Family Services (LFS) and the former Dana College to partner up. LFS; Ed Shada, president of Angels Share; and Dana alumni announced during … more
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From left, Blair High School FFA Vet Science team Mason Stoddard, Somer Schultz, Katelyn Mitchell and Kathryn Picton on day one of the National FFA Competition. The competition took place at the Indiana State Fair Grounds, where the group placed fourth in their category.
Blair FFA places fourth in the nation in Vet Science CDE, American Degree recipient 
Five Blair FFA students represented Nebraska FFA at the 96th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., last week.   Mason Stoddard, Kathryn Picton, Somer Schultz and Katelyn … more
Library to host speaker Charlotte Endorf
The Blair Public Library and the Friends of the Blair Public Library are excited to announce they are sponsoring popular speaker Charlotte Endorf who will be presenting Nebraska Spirit: The North … more
Arbor Park students recite the Pledge of Allegiance during the opening of A Salute to Veterans on Nov. 11.
Veterans Day events scheduled
Blair: The Blair High School Veterans Day program begins on Friday at 11 a.m. Students will be serving treats to guests around 9:30 a.m. Arbor Park Elementarywill hold its Veterans Day … more
Mike Freburg of Washington County was paralyzed from the chest down following a Staph infection in May. A spaghetti dinner benefit will be held on Nov. 19 to help offset medical costs following the infection.
Spaghetti fundraiser to benefit man paralyzed following Staph infection
A spaghetti dinner benefit will be held to raise funds for Washington County resident Mike Freburg. The event will be held on Nov. 19 at Schwertley Hall in Fort Calhoun, 215 N. 13th St., from … more
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The Fort Calhoun High School Concert Choir performed five folk songs during the Fall Concert Thursday evening.
FCHS performs Fall Concert
The Fort Calhoun High School Fall Concert consisted of several folk songs from around the world, as well as a first look at the Phenomenon Show Choir's season. Held Thursday evening in the … more
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Flag detachment retires the colors at sunset as visitors arrive for the Living History Candlelight Tour Saturday at Fort Atkinson.
Fort Atkinson presents Candlelight Tour
As visitors toured the Fort Atkinson Living History tour Saturday evening, the soldiers and fort residents are talking about the end of the Arikara Indian War, the first Indian war west of the … more
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Derek Penner, who plays Ren, and Bailey Domann, who plays Arielle, sing "Almost Paradise."
BHS to perform 'Footloose' for fall musical
A classic tale of standing up for what you believe in, plus lots of dancing, will be performed at Blair High School this week. This year's fall musical will tell the story of "Footloose," based … more
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The Fort Calhoun Parks Board received a grant to plant five new trees at West Market Square Park.
FC Parks Board plants new trees at West Market Square Park
A few new trees were planted as part of a grant given to the Fort Calhoun Parks Board at West Market Square Park. The Ten Free Trees program, a joint effort of the Nebraska Forest Service and … more
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Blair FFA members visited Damme Good Honey, BabKel Mechanical and Nebraska/Iowa helicopters on their ag tour day.
Blair FFA completed Feed A Farmer event, prepares for upcoming competitions
The Blair FFA team has been busy and will continue to stay busy during the 2023-24 school year. The team completed their annual Feed A Farmer event in late October, and were able to feed 100 … more
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Third annual Vets Baskets campaign asks for donations
Donations for the third annual Omaha Federal Credit Union's (OFCU) Vets Baskets community service campaign will be accepted through today. The credit union is creating "fun goodie bags with … more
Paul Swanson of the Blair Rotary Club (EMG's director of sales) and Cindy Slykhuis of the Fremont Area United Way pictured at last Tuesday's Rotary meeting. Slykhuis presented on the Imagination Library, which was expanded to Washington County in July.
Imagination Library receives donation from Rotary
Imagination Library has gained more support from the community through a donation that will support 10 youth for one whole year to gain access to books. Imagination Library is a program started … more
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Father Damien Wee, front, traveled with 31 other individuals to the Holy Land on a pilgrimage in early October. During the trip, the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel began, causing the group to relocate and wait to be flown back to the states.
Fr. Damien Wee returns from the Holy Land amid conflict
Damien Wee, pastor of the Trinity Catholic Parishes of St. Francis Borgia in Blair; St. Patrick in Tekamah and St. John the Baptist Church in Fort Calhoun, and a group of 31 others were all back in … more
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Blair City Council Roundup, Oct. 24
The Blair City Council approved a resolution for the implementation, onboarding and annual subscription for new software including utility billing during its regular meeting on Oct. 24. The city … more
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Kids and critters line up for treats at the Blair PTO Trunk or Treat.
PHOTOS: Halloween events in Washington County
Attendants in the hospital infirmary talk about Lt. Gabriel Fields, a soldier who recently died after surgery last year during Fort Atkinson's Candlelight Tour. Displayed are surgical instruments.
Double feature planned for annual Candlelight Tour
Visitors will get to experience two different historical events that took place at Fort Atkinson during the annual Candlelight Tour. The tour takes place Nov. 4 at the state historical park, … more
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Booktoberfest took over the Arlington Auditorium Friday. Arlington natives the Lang Brothers provided the music act during the evening.
Booktoberfest to benefit APL
Guests enjoyed beers, seltzers, ciders and more at the annual Booktoberfest, held Friday at the Arlington Auditorium. The event, hosted by the Friends of the Arlington Public Library, had … more
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The 2023-24 Blair High School FBLA members. First row, from left, Claire Locken, Izzy Hartvigsen, Genevie Jensen, Lauren Stambaugh, Lauren Opetaia,.Lilly Borges, Jonathan Foged. Second row: Maddie Walters, Josie Kros, Aliyah Anderson, Mia Kern, Amelia Boswell, Judson Cloudt, Lissy Spangler, Jaron Zurek, Kiana Thayer, Derek Penner. Third row: Alyssa Lode, Sam Dodds, Karlie Dewitt-Dodd, Eleanor Loftis, Claire Rasmussen, Josie Beebe, Reese Uptmor, Colin McCabe, Jarred Kros, Justin Bird, Logan Uptmor. Fourth row: Seamus Boyd, Logan Baker, Garrett Anderson, Carter Ross, Quinn Baedke, Jacob Hanson, Ben Cummings, Paul Friberg, Austin Popa, Caleb Funk, Riley Batenhorst.
Blair FBLA installs members
On Tuesday, Oct. 10, the Blair High School Future Business Leaders of America held their annual member installation meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. As part of the … more
Finlan and Rownan Reed published and displayed their stories on the Arlington Public Library's new Local Young Authors' Original Works shelf. The siblings said they enjoy writing and drawing pictures for their books.
Reed siblings display works at APL
Five-year-old Finlan and 8-year-old Rownan Reed have taken their love of reading, writing and drawing and transformed that passion into self-published works. The siblings are the newest authors … more
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The middle school women’s choir sings “Zing a Zah Brazilian Folk Song.”
APS music holds fall concert
The Arlington Public Schools Music Department presented its fall music concert Tuesday evening. The concert featured performances by the middle school band, middle school choir and the high … more
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Arbor Park students move to window as alternate exit as room fills with simulated, non-toxic smoke in the Blair Fire Department's new smoke trailer on Thursday.
BVFD introduces new smoke/weather trailer
A new feature to the Blair Volunteer Fire Department will be utilized to educate kids and adults alike in a hands-on training experience. The fire department recently received a new … more
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Jim Houser of Blair has planted thousands of trees on his property through the Papio NRD's Conservation Tree Program since 2006.
Blair man plants thousands of trees on property
For one Blair resident, trees are an imperative element of his property south of Blair. Jim Houser has been utilizing the Papio NRD Conservation Tree Program for 17 years, where he buys several … more
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Fort Calhoun City Council roundup, Oct. 16
Christmas in Calhoun requests approved The Fort Calhoun City Council unanimously approved a request for $2,500 in Keno funds for Christmas in Calhoun during its regular meeting Oct. 16. … more
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Carter Place has brought back its Wednesday Community Bingo, following a short pause during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Carter Place brings back Wednesday Bingo
A popular event at Carter Place Senior Living has returned and is offered to the community. Wednesday Bingo, which was a big hit prior to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, has returned this year, … more
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Board Members were installed for the new year. From left, Judy Getzschman, Sue Gerdes, Austin Kubie, Dave Kaslon (outgoing president), Dana Kaslon (secretary), Dr. Ryan Palmer (president), Allison Matson (marketing), Ed Ramspott and Ron Rewerts (tail twister). Not pictured: Dennis Carlson (treasurer) and Wes Gunderson (Lion tamer).
Blair Lions Club celebrates year together
The Blair Lions Club held their annual picnic at the end of August, celebrating the previous years' achievements and transferring leadership for the new year. … more
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