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The Blair Area Community Band and Blair Area Jazz Ensemble will kick-off the first day of Gateway to the West Days with their annual concert. Scheduled for 7 p.m. at Lions Park, the band will … more
2004 (20 years ago): Walkers and runners on 40 teams raised about $70,000 during the third annual Washington County American Cancer Society Relay of Life last Friday night at Krantz Field at Blair … more
Sunday, June 16 marks the 70th anniversary of ordination of Pastor Bob Kocher. His congregation, Salem Lutheran, in Fontanelle, will celebrate this milestone with a festive 9:30 a.m. worship … more
After a public hearing involving sometimes emotional testimony about whether Cherri Yost should be granted a conditional-use permit that would allow her to operate an art studio out of her home, the … more
Jason Davenport, the person who allegedly took part in an officer-involved shooting Thursday night in Omaha, was taken into custody Friday morning after a standoff in Kennard. The area off … more
When Brianna Ayer read “A Long Walk to Water” last fall, she had no idea how the book would change her life and the lives of students and parents in the Blair-based homeschool group of … more
LINCOLN --- The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 3,566 degrees during commencement exercises May 3, 17 and 18. The following students from Washington County received degrees during … more
2014 (10 years ago): Blair residents may cry fowl when they learn about the amendment of one ordinance. The city council unanimously voted May 13 to allow chickens in city limits with the purchase of … more
The Fort Calhoun City Council unanimously approved several items in relation to the third and fourth phases of the trail extension project at its regular meeting May 20. Council member Bob … more
  CRETE --- Nearly 300 students crossed the stage at Doane University's spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 18. Two ceremonies were held, one beginning at 10 a.m. for students … more
While there have been changes to the DeSoto Outdoor education program over the years, fifth grade teacher Todd Wick said the mindset has remained the same: to help youth make a connection with the … more
Since he was a young child, Blair High School 2024 graduate Derek Penner has always loved to perform. "I was putting on puppet shows when I was a little kid and dragging my siblings into doing … more
STORM LAKE, IOWA -- Buena Vista University congratulates more than 500 students who were named to the spring 2024 dean's list. The dean's list recognizes full-time students achieving a … more
PELLA, IOWA -- Marissa Jonas, from Blair, was one of 232 Central College students who were celebrated during Commencement 2024 on Saturday, May 11, in the Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium in … more
A lifetime Blair resident, Steve Ray has enjoyed working for more than 30 years in the school district he and his children grew up in. After 36 years, Ray retired officially Wednesday afternoon … more
Marita Fernau said she's always enjoyed connecting with students and teaching at multiple grade levels. Fernau, after 22 years, retired from the Blair Community Schools district. She ended her … more
For 23 years, Deerfield fifth grade teacher Angie Boyd has enjoyed the family atmosphere of Blair Community Schools. Boyd retired from Deerfield Elementary following the end of the school year. … more
Memorial Day ceremonies pictured in Blair, Fort Calhoun, Arlington, Kennard and Herman Monday. more
Cleanup from the latest round of storms to hit Washington County began bright and early Friday morning. Power in Blair and Arlington started coming back on around 1 p.m. Friday afternoon. Fort … more
As day broke on Friday morning, OPPD was reporting that nearly 7,000 customers in Washington County remained without power. But the daylight was more than enough to show signs of the damage from … more
A 16-year-old juvenile male was arrested for his alleged connection in a Mother's Day shooting in Omaha on Thursday in Blair. According to a release posted by the Blair Police Department on … more
The Arlington High School class of 2024 officially celebrated its graduation Sunday inside the main gymnasium. Sixty graduates made up the class of 2024. The class speakers were … more
The state Knights of Columbus group came together Sunday evening to prepare a free dinner and give back to victims of the April 26 tornado. Hosted at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church, the … more
2014 (10 years ago): What do you get for collection 10 million pop can tabs? A visit from Ronald McDonald. The famous clown entertained Arbor Park students with his juggling skills and magic tricks … more
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