Body Discussion of the four-year salary schedule for several county officers beginning in the 2026–2027 fiscal year dominated last Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Howard County Board of Commissioners.

Body Waking up to four degrees on Sunday morning felt like winter had arrived, even if the calendar states it’s still fall. I should have looked up the river flows yesterday.

Body MEMBERS of the Elba High School Cheerleading Squad, including Jordyn Poss, Brooklynn Porter, and Kenna Dvorak helped lead Bluejay fans in a cheer during a break in the action last Tuesday night..

Body Like many other young men and women, rural St. Paul native Theodore “Ted” Brezina Sazama joined the Navy in 1942, not long after Pearl Harbor, leaving his family farm and his sweetheart, Dorothy Scott, to go do his part in World War II.

Body We would like to thank Dr. Brennan and Brookefield Park staff for the care mom received. She truly enjoyed living at Brookefield Park.

Body The Howard Greeley County Food Pantry will be handing out their annual Christmas boxes on Saturday, December 20th from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Body ONE HUNDRED AREA FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES participated in Connecting the Dots program at the Valley County Fairgrounds in Ord on December 3rd. Connecting the Dots is a career simulation program designed to connect students to careers, communities, and possibilities.

Body 308.968.3348 Reminder: Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on December 20th at 6:30 p.m.

Body 308.968.3348 Reminder: Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on December 20th at 6:30 p.m.

Body Chamber hosts annual Jingle Around Town event St. Paul was all lit up in the Christmas Spirit over the weekend.