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Mitch Robinson, current Fort Calhoun mayor and now a former member of the Omaha Police Department (OPD), was sworn in as chief deputy sheriff at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) on …
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By Aaron Hickman - news@enterprisepub.com
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6/16/23
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An Omaha man who was arrested for driving while intoxicated accepted a plea deal and was found guilty June 6 in Washington County District Court.
Andre Quimby, 33, pleaded guilty to the amended …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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6/13/23
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A Blair man who was arrested for causing damage to a vehicle at the owner's place of residence was sentenced to one year in jail June 6 in Washington County District Court.
Andrew Allen, 40, …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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6/13/23
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Work on the Blair south bypass connecting U.S. Highway 30 and U.S. Highway 75 is steadily moving along. The construction project is still in phase I, which mainly involves the removal of dirt to make …
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6/13/23
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A public hearing will take place during the Blair Airport Authority regular meeting June 20 in the Blair City Council Chambers. The public will have an opportunity to comment on a draft environmental …
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Fallon Eele - reporter@enterprisepub.com
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6/13/23
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The Gateway to the West Days wrapped up Sunday evening for another year of events to bring Blair and Washington County together.
Though the Food Fest was cancelled this year, there were plenty …
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6/13/23
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Following the acquisition of Two Rivers Bank at the end of 2021, First State Bank & Trust rebranded the company to RVR Bank effective June 1.
The name change had been in the works over the …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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6/12/23
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Dennis Logston of Blair was named to the Dean's List at MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, Kan., for the spring 2023 semester. A total of 401 students qualified for one of the honors.
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6/12/23
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An Omaha man who was arrested for making threatening remarks to his partner was sentenced to two months in jail Tuesday during Washington County District Court.
Zachariah Rush, 37, pleaded …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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6/9/23
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An Omaha man who was arrested for driving while his licensed was revoked accepted a plea deal and was found guilty Tuesday during Washington County District Court.
Wayne Stark, 33, pleaded …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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6/9/23
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With kitten season in full swing, the Jeanette Hunt - Blair Animal Shelter has several meowing little fur-balls who will be ready for adoption soon.
The animal shelter has around 27 kittens that …
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By Katelyn Squiers
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6/9/23
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Sami Murray of Blair and Tyler Strauss of Fort Calhoun were named to the Morningside University Dean's List for the spring semester.
There were 446 students named to the Dean’s List for …
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6/9/23
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The Iowa man charged with the first-degree murder and shooting in Blair made his second appearance in Washington County Court Wednesday morning.
Elijah Logan, 23, waived his preliminary hearing, …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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6/9/23
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U.S. Highway 75 will be temporarily closed for a few minutes every day, Monday through Friday, as the Martin Marietta Fort Calhoun Quarry begins blasting at its facility.
The rock quarry will be …
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6/9/23
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Creative Connection Too Fine Art Gallery and Studio, 1526 Washington St., Suite E, is hosting five summer art camps through July 7.
Students participating draw, paint or craft based on the …
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6/9/23
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Bags of board games filled a length of tables at the Blair Public Library’s first “round-up” event of the summer Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon.
The Board Game …
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By Katelyn Squiers
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6/9/23
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Blair native C.J. Pierce once again spoke of the tragic survival story of her great-great grandmother at the Blair Public Library and Technology Center Tuesday afternoon.
Pierce's book, …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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6/9/23
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An Omaha man who was found with marijuana inside his vehicle that was parked at Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge was sentenced to two years probation Tuesday in Washington County District Court.
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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6/9/23
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To begin, I would like to take a moment to remember Elizabeth Elliott. Elizabeth covered the board meetings at APS for the Citizen for a few years. During that time, she covered COVID issues and many …
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By Superintendent Dr. Dawn Lewis
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6/9/23
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Nearly 4,600 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University this spring. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies were held May 11–13 at Hilton Coliseum.
The following …
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6/9/23
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More than 9,800 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the spring semester Dean’s List.
Students named to the …
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6/9/23
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Editor's note: Information on Fred M. Hans was provided by the Washington County Museum and Dick Kruse.
Fred M. Hans was born in 1861 in Waverly, Iowa, before he and his family relocated to …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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6/6/23
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The ongoing drought affecting most parts of Nebraska does not appear to be waning soon in the opinion of area meteorologists.
May was the driest on-record for the state of Nebraska, with …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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6/6/23
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The Harold W. Andersen Visitor’s Center at Fort Atkinson was officially opened for guest viewing Saturday morning following a ribbon cutting ceremony during Living History weekend.
As part …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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6/6/23
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Editor’s note: This is part of the ongoing series “Mysteries at the Museum,” featuring different items found at the Washington County Museum.
The Pikes Peak Gold Rush sent …
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By Katelyn Squiers
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6/6/23
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