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Arlington art students participated in the conference art show April 12 in Louisville. Pictured front row from left, Ryann Kirchmann, Gwen Von Behren, Paige Shearer, Callee Shearer, Hannah Goodwater, Hailey O'Daniel, Rowan Workman, Evie Walkenhorst and Whitney Wollberg. Back row from left, Avalon Wright, Lydia Schaapveld, Sydny Kallhoff, Jaydin Allen, Hannah Stahlecker, Aadra Karr, Emily Marcucci and Gracie Dabney.

Arlington artists garner awards in Louisville

Arlington High School art students participated in the conference art show last Wednesday in Louisville. Several students earned first, second and third place wins. The winners are as … more

4/21/23

Grant Nelson as "Nelly Whiter" is checked by "Dr. Reed" for head lice during his medical exam.

Arlington students simulate Ellis Island

Erin Reed’s fifth grade social studies students went through an Ellis Island simulation on Tuesday afternoon, learning about the immigration process that approximately 8 million individuals … more

By Aaron Hickman - news@enterprisepub.com | 4/21/23

Lt. Gabriel Field's retirement ceremony was held on the 200th anniversary of his death Sunday at Fort Atkinson. Field's remains were recently discovered and given to the fort to lay him to rest in the Monument to the Deceased.

A final resting place

On the 200th anniversary of his death, Lt. Gabriel Field was retired and laid to rest at Fort Atkinson. At a windy ceremony Sunday afternoon, Fort Atkinson employees and volunteers, guests, … more

By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com | 4/18/23

Doris Stokes, originally from Herman, turns 100 on April 20.

Local residents celebrate 100th, 103rd birthdays

Wanda “Midge” Green Wanda Green was born on April 16, 1920, in Herman. Most don’t know her by her birth name, though, but rather her nickname she acquired at a young … more

By Aaron Hickman and Cheyenne Alexis | 4/18/23

Fort Calhoun, Blair and Ponca Hills battled a large brush fire on County Road P51 Friday afternoon.

Fort Calhoun, Blair battle large field fire

Fort Calhoun, Blair and Ponca Hills battled a large field fire on County Road P51 Friday afternoon. The fire began around 4 p.m., and quickly spread along the county road. The … more

By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com | 4/14/23

Seventeen Arlington High School students are heading to the National Leadership Conference following the State Leadership Conference April 3–5..

Arlington FBLA students shine at conference

Arlington FBLA students attended the Nebraska State Leadership Conference April 3-5. Students headed to Kearney to compete in objective testing, case studies and performance events, while … more

4/14/23

City Council, County Board fill open positions

Philip Green Mayor Mindy Rump appointed Philip Green as the new Blair City Administrator at the regular Blair City Council meeting, April 11. The council approved the appointment with a 6-2 … more

By Fallon Eele and Cheyenne Alexis | 4/14/23

Fort Calhoun Elementary held its reunification drill Thursday afternoon. Law enforcement and the Fort Calhoun Volunteer Fire Department participate in the drill, making sure students and staff follow the protocols when they move to Schwertley Hall.

School districts address active shooter plans

In the event of an active shooter situation, most schools typically have a plan to make sure students and staff are safe and reunited with their families. There have been 14 school-related … more

By Fallon Eele and Cheyenne Alexis | 4/11/23

Community members filled the basement of the American Legion Hall in Herman Monday evening to celebrate the legion's 104th birthday.

Community celebrates American Legion’s birthday

The American Legion was created in March 1919, by WWI United States soldiers trying to get home from overseas. Over a century later, community members gathered to celebrate the American … more

Fallon Eele - reporter@enterprisepub.com | 4/8/23

A photo of W.D. Haller looks over the Haller exhibit at the Washington County Museum in Fort Calhoun.

Haller Proprietary Company

Editor's note: This is the second story of a two-part series looking at different items found at the Washington County Museum. On April 17, 1846, William D. Haller was born in East Troy, Wis., … more

By Aaron Hickman - news@enterprisepub.com | 4/7/23

Junior Brooke Hilgenkamp made history for the Arlington FFA program as the junior became the member to bring home an individual state championship. Hilgenkamp captured the state crown in Senior Livestock evaluation..

Historic week for Arlington FFA

Forty-one Arlington FFA (Future Farmers of America) members attended the 95th Nebraska State FFA Convention held in Lincoln, Nebraska March 29–31. While there, members competed in career … more

4/6/23

Cox Communications donated 30 sphere robots to the Fort Calhoun Community Schools Foundation March 30 during an event at the Fort Calhoun Library. Pictured from left, Elementary Principal Drew Wagner, Mayor Mitch Robinson, Nebraska and Iowa Cox Vice President Kim Rowell, Supt. Jerry Green, Cox President Mark Greatrex, Foundation President Melissa Ruge, Foundation Director Don Johnson, Council Member John Kelly and Council Member Nick Schuler.

Cox Communications donates 30 sphere robots to FCCS

The Fort Calhoun Community Schools Foundation received a new way to learn about STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) from Cox Communications.The company donated 30 Sphero robots to … more

By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com | 4/4/23

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