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In about one year's time, Jessica Kempcke's cancer diagnosis completely changed her outlook on life. Diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2022, Kempcke and her family worked hard to get through … more
A former educator and longtime photographer will show images from the last 20 years of his work with a Nebraska newspaper during a show Oct. 26-Dec. 14 in the Hillmer Art Gallery at College of Saint … more
Carl Lorenzen, who is one of many people instrumental in erecting the Veterans Tribute Plaza Memorial, was awarded the Veterans Award for Service at the Spirit of America Art Museum’s America's … more
Sixteen Arlington High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students participated in the Fall Leadership Conference (FLC) held at Midland University Wednesday. FBLA students across … more
Street closure approved The Fort Calhoun City Council unanimously approved to close 15th Street at West Market Square Park on Halloween from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. for the annual Enhancement … more
Budget adopted The Blair City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2509, approving the budget statement for fiscal year 2023-24 and to be termed the "annual appropriation bill" at its regular … more
A few updates were discussed regarding the Adams Street Plaza (corridor) project at the Fort Calhoun City Council regular meeting Monday evening. Phases four and five of the corridor include … more
In a milestone year, the 15th annual Arlington Community Church Fall Festival and Car Show will welcome the changing season Oct. 1. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and will feature … more
A 7 year old boy has taken his love of reading and created unique stories he aims to share within his community. Barrett Landholm created several stories, which are now on display on the new … more
Budget hearing The Fort Calhoun Community Schools Board of Education discussed its proposed budget at its regular meeting Sept. 11. The 2023-24 general fund amount is projected at … more
To help raise money for the FCYSO (Fort Calhoun Youth Sports Organization), Sarah O'Connor came up with a special fundraiser to give back to the organization's girls basketball team, as well as those … more
The Blair Community Schools’ property tax asking for 2023-24 intends to reflect new legislation that increased state aid to public schools.  At a public hearing on Monday, Sept. 11, … more
The 2023 Blair High School Homecoming Parade will be Friday beginning at 2:15 p.m. The parade route will begin at the high school, travel west on Park Street and then return to the high school … more
Unified Sports teams from Arlington, Blair, Fort Calhoun and Douglas County West converged and participated Thursday during Games on the Green at Bennington High School. The second annual event … more
A two-vehicle accident resulted in one fatality Sunday evening around 10 p.m. Ramon Gutierrez of Blair was killed due to the accident. According to a press release from the Washington … more
The Washington County Board of Supervisors held its public hearing for the proposed 2023-24 county budget Tuesday during its regular meeting. Supervisor Steve Kruger, chairman of the Finance … more
The Arlington Public Schools Board of Education approved the district’s budget for the 2023-24 school year Monday evening.  Approval was unanimous. It followed separate budget and tax … more
William Collins is now in custody at the Washington County Jail after being extradited from Galveston County in Texas. Collins arrived at the jail around 5:15 p.m. Thursday evening. … more
The Blair TeamMates program is holding its annual Fundraising Day at Runza Sept. 19. The annual fundraiser will run from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. that Tuesday, and 10% of all profits made that day … more
Last Wednesday, the Washington County Genealogical Society held its monthly meeting at the Blair Public Library and Technology Center. This month, Joann Slader and Merry Truhlsen presented on … more
The second Junkin' Market Days was held Friday and Saturday at the Washington County Fairgrounds. More than 70 vendors selling homemade decor, snacks, clothes and other items welcomed guests in … more
Around 20 participants took part in the annual monarch butterfly tagging event at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday. Following a presentation by Supervisory Park Ranger Peter Rea,  the … more
The three-day Herman Days celebration saw many classic and a few new activities for residents to take part in. Friday kicked off the annual community tradition, with the community garage sale. … more
A Blair man who showed explicit videos to minor children at his place of work was sentenced to 18 months of probation Tuesday in Washington County District Court. Scott Lund, 50, pleaded no … more
An Iowa man accused of driving while under a period of revocation pleaded not guilty via waiver Tuesday during Washington County District Court. John Seibert, 40, of Logan, is charged with … more
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