Body 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.

Body The City of St. Paul is applying to renew its Leadership Certified Community designation from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development.

Body Reminder: Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Elba on February 18th at 6:30 p.m.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body Reminder: Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on February 18th at 6:30 p.m.

Body As I expected, both the South Loup River and Middle Loup River are listed as “ice” again. I did notice the river appears to be rising some, so there could be a jam somewhere downstream. When I looked at the gauge height, though, we are a long way from any flooding.

Body Ten Years Ago, 2013 Many people did a double-take on Thursday when a steer made its way down Howard Avenue in St. Paul. Jeff Christensen of Twin Loups Quality Meats was in hot pursuit as an animal went by The Phonograph-Herald office.

Body For nearly three decades, Dick’s Repair at 823 Seventh Street in St. Paul has provided automotive repair services to people residing within the Howard County community and beyond.