Fort Calhoun students took a unique form of summer school last week. On June 7, junior high and high school students gathered at Fort Calhoun High School for the Stop the Bleed program. Stop the … more

Construction on the new boat dock at the Optimist River Park is underway. Work to install the new boat docks began last week with the installation of two piles on … more

Snakes, frogs and turtles ventured to the Blair Public Library on June 7 to check out what the Summer Reading Program was all about. The library's Summer Reading Program officially kicked off … more

A portion of the former Dana College campus has been identified as a location for a statewide respite camp for disabled individuals. James Summerfelt, President and CEO of Easterseals Nebraska … more

The Generations Park effort recently collected a significant contribution from a local organization. The Donald E. Nielsen Foundation awarded the Generations Park project with a $100,000 grant. … more

After being hospitalized for several weeks following a stroke, Matt Smith of Smithers Custom Lawn Care and Landscaping will be prepared to come home following the renovations of his home done by Fort … more

Witnesses with information regarding a fatality on the Missouri River over Memorial Day weekend are asked to report to officials immediately. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Law Enforcement Bureau is seeking information about activity seen on a 30-foot, red and white, Scarab boat during the day on May 29 between river mile marker 650 and 691. The boat is connected to the death of Emma Olsen, 20 of Omaha, whose body was recovered from the river near Blair the morning of June 2. She was reported missing after the boat sank near Tyson Bend Wildlife Area on the Iowa side shortly before midnight on May 29. The boat was recovered on May 31. Anyone with information pertaining to the incident is encouraged to contact Iowa Conservation Officer Aaron Johnson at (712) 249-2015. Information can be reported anonymously. more

A portion of the former Dana College campus has been targeted for a statewide respite camp for disabled individuals.  James Summerfelt, President and CEO of Easterseals Nebraska and the … more

Following a drowning near Blair on the Missouri River last week, agencies are urging individuals to engage in safe practices when out boating on the water. The body of Emma Olsen, 20, was found … more

A weekly summer craft and vendor market in Blair provides a needed outlet for local sellers and shoppers. The Blair Flea Market began in the Blair American Legion parking lot on May 15. It will … more

Progress is being made on the new water intake structure from the Missouri River to the Blair Water Treatment Plant. Construction on the project began earlier this year. Blair Public Works … more