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Cedar County News · Newcastle, NE
Three HNS teachers announce plans to retire at the end of the school year HARTINGTON — Four longtime Hartington-Newcastle educators will be closing the books on their teaching careers at the end of the 2026-27 school year. The Hartington-Newcastle School Board approved three early retirement applications at its Nov. 9 meeting. Julie Steffen, Laurie Peitz and LuAnn Spahr all submitted requests to participate in the district's early retirement incentive program. They join longtime guidance counselor Ken Kneifl, who announced his retirement plans in September. The district's early retirement incentive program offers teachers who announce their intentions to retire before Nov. 1 either one year of single health insurance coverage or the cash equivalent. Supt. AJ Johnson said the policy was put in place several years ago to give the district a better opportunity to recruit qualified replacements for retiring teachers.
Daily Republic · Vermillion, SD
Nearby: Vermillion, SDFREEMAN, S.D. — One more game stands between the Freeman Flyers and another state championship, but this one would carry an even greater meaning for a program looking to bring a standalone title back to its community for the first time in 27 years. The top-seeded and undefeated Flyers will take their 23-game winning streak, dating back to last year, into Thursday's Class 9A state championship against Bennett County at 1 p.m. at the DakotaDome in Vermillion. Freeman has been dominant throughout the season, building on last year's championship experience and positioning itself to capture back-to-back state titles. The Flyers are looking to accomplish something that hasn't been done by a Freeman team in nearly three decades. After competing as a Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy co-op in last year’s title run, the program has continued its winning ways despite losing key players and navigating the change.
Daily Republic · Vermillion, SD
Nearby: Vermillion, SDPLATTE, S.D. — The opportunity to finish the season with a state championship is something every high school football team works toward, but for Platte-Geddes, Thursday night presents an opportunity to do something even more special. Avenge its only loss of the season against the team standing between them and a title. The Black Panthers will take on top-seeded and undefeated Parkston in the Class 9AA state championship game at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, capping off the nine-man divisions' slate of title games. P-G enters the matchup with a chance to capture its third state title in seven seasons, but they will have to get through a familiar opponent that has proven to be one of the state's premier nine-man programs. “It's always special when you get to play in this game,” Platte-Geddes head coach Bruce Hanson said. “Our coaching staff has been fortunate enough to do it a few times, and the kids enjoy it. That's the goal going into the year.
Cedar County News · Wynot, NE
Nearby: Wynot, NELINCOLN — Wynot opened defense of its Class D2 state volleyball championship Wednesday with a sweep of Crawford/Sioux County at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Calley Stewart powered the Lady Blue Devils with 20 kills and six blocks, while Makenzie Foxhoven anchored the back-row defense with 18 digs. “This was a great start for us, we have a lot of younger players and I was worried they might come out a little ‘star-struck’ but we didn’t,” Wynot coach Tristan Wieseler said. Wynot raced to a 9-1 lead in the opening set and rolled to a 25-9 win behind eight Stewart kills and seven team blocks. The Lady Blue Devils closed the second set with a 7-2 run for a 25-15 win. Tiara Sudbeck delivered three late ace serves to help put the set away. Wynot controlled the third set to complete the sweep and advance to a 9 a.m. semifinal against St. Mary’s at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Cedar County News · Hartington, NE
Nearby: Hartington, NENov. 12, 1931 HARTINGTON — The county championship football tussle between Hartington’s undefeated team and the Randolph Cardinals, scheduled as the main event of local Armistice Day celebration, was postponed early Wednesday afternoon until Friday on account of a heavy rain. The holiday was a rather gloomy one in Hartington, with flags hanging bedraggled in the drizzle. Armistice Day observations was centered principally in the schools of the city. Court house and banks were closed, but most of the merchants kept their doors open to any persons who might have ventured out into the wet weather. Rev. A. R. Hyatt of the Congregational church addressed pupils of the Hartington high school Wednesday morning, choosing as his subject the “Evils of Armament.” Rev. Hyatt pointed that the girls and boys before him then would in 13 years time, the same period that has elapsed since the signing of the armistice, be running the affairs of the country.
Cedar County News · Hartington, NE
Nearby: Hartington, NENov. 9, 1961 HARTINGTON — Sale of Thielen Cleaners, a long-time Hartington business establishment, to Maurice Kneifl, owner of Kneifl Cleaners, was announced this week. In addition to the business and equipment, Kneifl also bought the building. John Thielen has operated Thielen Cleaners here for more than 36 years. He purchased the business from M.L. McIntyre in August, 1925. Nov. 9, 1961 HARTINGTON — Carroll Jones and Alan Heikes were honored at the annual Hartington Public High School father-son football banquet in the city auditorium here last Thursday night. Jones, a 195-pound fullback was announced as winner of the “most valuable player” award. Heikes, a 150-pound guard, was named the “outstanding defensive” player. Wildcat Coach Kenneth Hoff announced the awards. Jones is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Jones and Heikes is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Heikes. Nov.
Cedar County News · Hartington, NE
Nearby: Hartington, NENov. 12, 1986 HARTINGTON — American Legion Post #4 will hold a special meeting Nov. 19, at the VFW Post. The purpose of the meeting is to try to reorganize and to become an active post again. All eligible members are urged to attend. Eligible dates for membership are: World War I, April 6, 1917 to Nov. 11, 1918; World War II, Dec. 7, 1941 to Dec. 31, 1946; Korea - June 25, 1950 to Jan. 31, 1955; Vietnam - Dec. 22, 1961 to May 7, 1975. Nov. 12, 1986 HARTINGTON — Three new faces will be among those seen around the courthouse after the first of the year after Cedar County voters made their choices known. David Dowling, currently involved in an automotive repair business in Hartington, was elected County Clerk. New County Commissioners are: Jerome Noecker, District 1, who farms near Bow Valley; and Gerald Pedersen, who operates an upholstery business in Hartington with his wife.
Cedar County News · Hartington, NE
Nearby: Hartington, NEPages of History The year 1948 ended with another blizzard on December 28. While the snow wasn’t as heavy as it had been during some of the previous storms, wind-driven snow again blocked streets, highways, and country roads. North of Randolph, a group of 31 men shoveled snow for six hours in an effort to open six miles of road to get a sick man to a doctor. Some of the drifts were as high as the top of a car. Even though the band was snowbound near Hartington, the Laurel firemen’s New Year’s Eve Ball went on as scheduled in the City Auditorium. Revelers welcomed the new year dancing to recorded music played over Pete Stewart’s public address system. On Monday, Jan. 3, 1949, a Burlington work train pushing a snowplow and carrying a crew of 34 men was sent from Sioux City to clear the tracks to the two steam locomotives that had derailed while trying to break through a huge drift six miles east of O’Neill. But the rescue train ran into another ice and snow storm near Page.
Cedar County News · Hartington, NE
Nearby: Hartington, NEAirport Authority to meet Nov. 16 HARTINGTON — The Hartington Airport Authority will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at the Hartington Airport Administration Building. The agenda is available at the city o$ce. Hearing set on Broadway Lanes liquor license HARTINGTON — A public hearing on a liquor license application for Broadway Lanes will be held at 5 p.m. Nov. 23 at Hartington City Hall. Mamona Bowling, LLC, doing business as Broadway Lanes, has applied for a Class C liquor license for its premises at 206 N. Broadway Ave. City residents may file written protests with the city clerk-treasurer through 5 p.m. Nov. 23. Interested people may also speak at the hearing. County Planning Commission sets meeting HARTINGTON — The Cedar County Planning Commission will meet and hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in the basement of the Cedar County Annex, 101 E. Centre St. The meeting is open to the public.
Cedar County News · Hartington, NE
Nearby: Hartington, NEHARTINGTON — Crue Hamilton, son of Aaron and Jesica Hamilton, has completed the “1000 Books Before Kindergarten,” at the Hartington Public Library. He received a medal, a certificate, his final prize and a free book from the Hartington Public Library. Crue is 3 years old and will attend preschool at Hartington-Newcastle Public School in the 2027-2028 school year. Crue likes to visit the library with his mom and brother, Beau, because he gets to meet new friends. “I am kind of shy,” Crue said. Crue loves all the books they check-out, but especially books about Monster Trucks. He likes to spend time playing and to attend Miss Kim’s StoryTime and Music Monday programs. Great job to mom and dad for instilling the love of the library and books at a young age. This program was launched to get children ready for school, and to encourage more parent/child library visits. Books are logged and prizes are awarded along the way.
Cedar County News · Belden, NE
Nearby: Belden, NENov. 16, 1916 BELDEN — Ferdinand Hirschman, 17 year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hirschman of near Belden, was run down by a speeding auto and suffered a broken leg and other serious injuries. The accident happened Sunday morning as he was walking along the country road toward Belden. Hearing an auto approaching, he stepped to one side of the road to let it pass;. Another auto came up behind and in endeavoring to pass the first auto, knocked young Hirschman down, crushing him beneath the wheels. He was removed to his home where he is expected to be laid up for quite some time. Nov. 16, 1916 HARTINGTON — The mercury dropped to one below zero early Tuesday morning, and shattered all records for cold weather so early in the season in the history of the local weather bureau. Nov.
Daily Republic · Sioux City, IA
Nearby: Sioux City, IAMITCHELL — Balanced offense, solid defense and winning plays. The formula was there again for the Dakota Wesleyan men’s basketball team on Saturday afternoon for a 79-73 win over Hastings College at the Corn Palace in the Great Plains Athletic Conference opener for both teams. DWU improved to 5-1 on the season, while handing Hastings its first loss of the season and putting the Broncos on the same 5-1 record. “It's really cool to see different guys stepping up and fulfilling different roles,” DWU coach Sam Nicholson said. “You know, some minutes are more spread out this year and you would think that guys are playing the most they've ever played, just from a personality side of things. They're so invested in the group and they're cheering for each other, which is really cool to see.” Hastings held a 66-62 lead with 6:39 remaining but DWU then scored the next seven points to get in front.
Daily Republic · Sioux City, IA
Nearby: Sioux City, IAMITCHELL — The Great Plains Athletic Conference opener was not a kind one to the Dakota Wesleyan University women’s basketball team on Saturday afternoon. The No. 15-ranked Hastings Broncos had something to do with that but the fifth-ranked Tigers struggled on the offensive end of the floor all day, shooting 32.4% from the field in a 63-54 decision at the Corn Palace. “The lid is just on the basket right now,” DWU coach Jason Christensen said. “I looked at the paint shots and we missed 22 shots in the paint. That’s 44 points we left out there. And then we were 0-for-11 from the 3-point line and we shot 50% from the free-throw line. It’s just tough to win when you do that.” In a battle of two tough-minded nationally ranked squads, Hastings (3-0, 1-0 GPAC) was a few steps ahead of the Tigers at almost every turn. DWU was 3-for-18 shooting from the field in the first quarter, which was where DWU dropped into a 17-9 deficit.
Sioux City Journal · Sioux City, IA
Nearby: Sioux City, IAIOUX CITY — Director Audrey SKuykendall knew that the Sioux City Community Theatre's production of "Guys & Dolls" wouldn't be like the original 1950 Broadway production, which was considered one of best musicals of the 20th century.
Sioux City Journal · Sioux City, IA
Nearby: Sioux City, IASIOUX CITY — A man involved in a standoff with Sioux City police in February was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in federal prison on a gun charge.
Sioux City Journal · Sioux City, IA
Nearby: Sioux City, IAWhen the curtain rises for the Sioux City Community Theatre's production of "Guys & Dolls," the cast will have more dolls than guys in it. "I guess you can call it 'Gals & Dolls,'" director Audrey Kuykendall said of the…
Daily Nonpareil · Sioux City, IA
Nearby: Sioux City, IASIOUX CITY — A man arrested in connection with the death of a woman whose body was found in a Sioux City park has formally been charged with murder. Woodbury County Attorney James Loomis on Friday filed a trial information…