MEMORIALS
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A memorial was donated in memory of Bev Newquist to the Wolbach Community Center from Ruth Imus..
Scoops concept makes debut in St. Paul
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In early April, the St. Paul Pump & Pantry’s longtime staple, Cinnabon, was removed to make way for the convenience store’s newest endeavor: Scoops.
WELLNESS CENTER TO OPEN THURSDAY
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This week, in conjunction with Go Big Give, the Howard County Medical Center (HCMC) Wellness Center will open its doors to the public for the first time. Grand opening activities will kick off tomorrow, Thursday, May 2nd, with multiple fundraising events throughout the day, capped off by a ribbon cutting and Diving for Dollars at 6:00 p.m.
Petty to bring annual charity ride to St. Paul
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Former NASCAR driver and racing analyst Kyle Petty will be coming to Howard County on May 5th as part of the annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America. The yearly motorcycle charity ride raises money for Victory Junction, a camp dedicated to providing “life-changing camping experiences for children with serious and chronic medical conditions.”
SEVERE STORMS SLAM COUNTY
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EF3 tornado tears through Howard, Greeley counties “I don’t know what we’re going to do,” noted Chad Jacobsen as he picked through the remnants of his fourteen-year home just west of Elba on Saturday morning. “We might just doze this thing down and farm it.” For now, he added, “it’s clean-up.” Dozens of reported tornadoes wreaked havoc across Iowa and Nebraska on Friday, April 26th, ripping across the eastern and central portions of the Cornhusker State and causing a great deal of damage, but no casualties.
Elba News
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Darrin Ingerle of Grand Island was a weekend guest of Allen and Edna Ingerle. Marvin and Betty Poss had some grandkids as Saturday overnight guests.
Cotesfield News
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Greg and Vicki Keep were Saturday visitors at the Elizabeth and Eric Exstrom home in Kearney. Sunday afternoon visitors of Dave and Barbara Tuma and Markus were Ryan and Denise Kucera, Allison, Caden, Willa, and Waylon of Ravenna and Kayann Skibinski of rural Loup City.
Country Quilters hold April meeting
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The St. Paul Country Quilters met on Monday, April 15th in the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Parish Life Center. Vice President Kathy Meyer called the meeting to order. Five members were present.
THANK YOU
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The family of Florence Duester would like to express our gratitude to everyone who helped us through our grieving process. To Brookefield Park for caring for her when she could no longer be home. To everyone who visited her while she was there. To Jacobsen–Greenway–Dietz Funeral Home for wonderful service and taking such good care of us. To Father Vince and Deacon Neal for the lovely service. To those who prepared and served the meal. To those who gave flowers, plants, and money donations. To our friends and co-workers for their kind and caring words and being there when we were in need. Most of all, to our wonderful children and grandchildren for all the comfort and love that helped us get through this difficult time. Tim & Linda Duester Bob & Cindi Layher
Food pantry to participate in Go Big Give
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The Howard Greeley County Food Pantry is once again participating in Go Big Give this year. Early giving started April 22nd and you will have until the evening of May 2nd to give. To give online, please go to gobiggive.org to make your donation. Stop by the food pantry on May 2nd from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. for their appreciation celebration and pick up a free Sam’s hot dog, chips and a drink. They will also be accepting donations at the pantry during that time. Thank you to everyone who has either helped financially or by volunteering.