Work to Begin on Solar Array Next Week
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Dirt work is currently underway for a one megawatt, seven-acre solar array set to be installed on ten acres of city property located near the lagoons east of St. Paul.
WRESTLING
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Centura’s Sarah Klein continues to set the standard for girls’ wrestling in Howard County, with the Centura High School senior once again earning the distinction of being the county’s only wrestler to qualify for the Nebraska School Activities Association’s (NSAA) State Girls Wrestling Championships.
Happ-enings
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I am sure that, after a decade or so of doing this, I have mentioned a time or two that I have a bit of a love affair with trains, especially the types of trains that don’t waylay me on the road. As I have learned over the years, such an obsession is the true trademark of being a bit of a nerd.
Dannebrog Boelus EMTs Recognized
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squad held their appreciation meal in Dannebrog on Saturday, February 4th. The meal was catered by Whitefoot Catering of Boelus. At bottom, Terry Webb, left, and Co-captain Wayne Reimers, right, presented Josh Webb and Deana Pullen with plaques for ten years of service. At top, those attending the appreciation meal were, front row, left, Emily Webb, Deana Pullen, Esther Reimers, Joan Kapustka, and Jerome Reimers; back row, left, Leonard Reimers, Josh Webb, Devin Wilkens, Terry Webb, Wayne Reimers, Jerry Blake, Bob Carrol, and Andy Kroeger. Those in attendance have voluntarily served, collectively, for a total of 287 years. (Courtesy Photos)
Twin Loups’s Wells Honored with Headgate Award
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Mike Wells, general manager of Twin Loups Irrigation District, was honored with the prestigious Nebraska Headgate Award at the recent 2023 Four States Irrigation Council meeting held in Fort Collins, Colorado from January 11–12, 2023.
City of St. Paul, SPDC Conducting Needs Survey
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The City of St. Paul is applying to renew its Leadership Certified Community designation from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. A requirement for the application process is gathering public input regarding the satisfaction within the community with various services and amenities. A Community Needs Survey is used to gather input from residents. The city is encouraging all residents to complete this brief survey. The survey is available online using the following link: https:// www. surveymonkey. com/r/StPaul2023. This survey link will remain open until March 1, 2023.
Cotesfield News
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Reminder: Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Elba on February 18th at 6:30 p.m.
UNMC Announces Fall Deans List
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The University of Nebraska Medical Center has announced its fall 2022 dean’s list for students enrolled in nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, and the allied health professions. To qualify for the dean’s list, nursing and the allied health students must be enrolled in twelve or more hours during the semester and have a grade point average of 3.75 or above.
Rasmussen Earns Degree from Dubuque
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The University of Dubuque held a Winter Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, December 15, 2022, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center. Local graduates included Janet Rasmussen of St.
Elba News
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Reminder: Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on February 18th at 6:30 p.m.