Body After finding a new home with the Howard County Historical Society more than half a year ago, the sign from the former Matousek Music Shop was put on display in the Schubert-Nielsen Exhibit Hall on Jay Street late last week.

Body No surprise, all three river gauges are showing ice due to the below-zero temperatures we have had the last few nights. The South Loup River gauge height in feet has been steady the last few days at around 2.84 feet.

Body The Howard County American Legion meeting will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at the Dannebrog Legion. Registration will begin at noon, with a meal following at 12:30. The meeting will be held after the meal. A memorial service will be held.

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Body The University of Nebraska at Kearney recently announced students who earned a place on the dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester. Students who are on the dean’s list must have completed twelve credit hours or more of classes with a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a 4.

Body The St. Paul Country Quilters met on January 19th in the Sts.

Body 308.968.3348 Marvin and Betty Poss attended the visitation for Howard Gappa on Wednesday evening at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church at Paplin.

Body Last Wednesday, January 14th, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen again called upon Fred Meyer of St. Paul to represent District 41 in the Nebraska Legislature.

Body Since taking over the former Vogel Auto Repair building last fall, owners Jason and Courtney Leth have been working to transform the garage at 101 Custer Street— now named Leth Auto Repair, LLC—into a place of their own.

Body The Howard County Board of Commissioners convened for its first regular meeting of the new year last Tuesday, January 13th.