Howard County Democrats to hold convention

Body The Howard County Democratic Party will hold its biennial convention, bringing together local leaders, elected officials, and community members for an important gathering, focused on shaping the county party’s direction for the next two years.

BIRTHS

Body Jason and Kayla Hawkins of St. Paul, and big sister Oakley, welcomed their baby girl Ivy Kaye Hawkins on April 4, 2026.

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Body 308.968.3348 Reminder: Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church this Saturday, April 18th, at 6:30 p.m.

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Body 308.968.3348 Reminder: Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church this Saturday, April 18th, at 6:30 p.m.

City to look into sale of properties

Body concerning divesting the city’s ownership of both the St. Paul landfill site on Twin Forks Lane and the St. Paul Senior Center on Howard Avenue.The council took no action on determining the future of either site, but St.
City to look into  sale of properties

Show to feature nationallyacclaimed judge

Body The fifth annual Loup River Preview Show will be coming to the Howard County Fairgrounds this Saturday, April 11th. The show gives youth exhibitors the chance to showcase their livestock and have them evaluated ahead of the summer fair season.

PREPPING TO DELIVER

Body FARWELL IRRIGATION DISTRICT IS Drought to impact timing of deliveries this spring As the months move ever closer to irrigation season, members of the Farwell Irrigation District are hard at work.
THE FARWELL IRRIGATION DISTRICT is in the final stages of completing the installation of about 3.1 miles of buried laterals, and four pump plants, between Dannebrog and St. Paul. Pictured is work from an early stage of the project. Courtesy Photos

SPHS students earn accolades at state

Body Multiple members of the St. Paul FFA Chapter competed at the 2026 Nebraska State FFA Convention held March 25th through March 27th in Lincoln. The chapter celebrated as seventeen senior members earned their State FFA Degrees, recognizing years of hard work and dedication.
ST. PAUL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS who earned their Nebraska State FFA Degrees at the 98th Annual Nebraska State FFA Convention included (back row): Advisor Tara Sjuts, Zandyn Weller, Gordon Coxbill, Alex Meinecke, Bradyn Hazen, Landyn Rubesh, Drew Becker, and Matthew Kramer; (front row): Josef Kaslon, Kamden Sack, Carly Stepanek, Covyn Larsen, Isabelle Vieth, Natalia Matlock, Beau Paro, Layne Baker, Grady Ryan, Emersen Hancock, and Advisor Boyd Bowder. Courtesy Photos
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