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Archive for July, 2008

/ July 31, 2008 5:28 pm

Cedar County Fair Packs Them In

HARTINGTON — The Cedar County Fair got off to a good start Thursday with the start of the 4-H and open class shows. The Midway also whirred to life Thursday and the Rodeo thrilled fans of all ages. Friday’s schedule  features more 4-H and Open Class shows, as well as a concert by up and coming country music star Keith

/ July 31, 2008 5:14 pm

4-Hers Strut Their Stuff

HARTINGTON — Cedar County 4-Hers showed off their animals during a steamy hot opening day at the Cedar County Fair  Thursday. The 4-H beef and sheep shows will be held Friday, while the swine and goat shows are set for Saturday

/ July 31, 2008 3:58 pm

Cedar County Shows Its Talent

HARTINGTON — The Cedar County Fair Talent Show gave area residents to show their best stuff here Wednesday. Conestants from ages competed on the grandstand stage for the top prize in this year’s Fair

/ July 30, 2008 9:51 am

Football Season Just Around the Corner

HARTINGTON — It may still be July, but that hasn’t stopped area residents from thinking about the upcoming high school football season. Both local schools held football camps in town last week. Those camps will mark the last time the teams can practice together until mid-August, however. The Nebraska School Activities Association has mandated that the start of Fall practice

/ July 30, 2008 9:44 am

Keith Anderson Will Take Cedar Co. Fair Stage

HARTINGTON— Keith Anderson feels right at home at a county fair. “I love playing in the smaller towns,” country music star Keith Anderson said. “Sometimes the fairs have more energy then the big cities and there is so much excitement. It can get rowdy.” Less than a week before his highly-anticipated second album, Anderson will be performing at the Cedar

/ July 30, 2008 9:37 am

County Will Proceed with $2.9 million Project

Ground-breaking ceremony is set for Aug. 4 HARTINGTON — Cedar County Commissioners agreed to break ground Aug. 4 on a new $2.9 million courthouse addition and renovation project. Commissioners made the decision during a special July 29 meeting to finalize and approve the bids on the project. The project will cost about $400,000 more than was originally estimated in 2007.

/ July 30, 2008 9:14 am

Drive-In Movie Makes Successful Return

HARTINGTON — The LEAP group held its second Drive-in Movie of the year last Friday night at the Cedar County Fairgrounds. Organizers were pleased with the turn-out, as cars from several communities were spotted at the event. Other movies and other activities are being planned for the future

/ July 30, 2008 9:07 am

Council Signs Agreement With Schools

HARTINGTON — The Hartington City Council and schools agreed Monday on a new contract at the Hartington Community Complex. Both Cedar Catholic and Hartington Public School agreed to contracts with the city for use of the Complex. Each school will pay $7,500 to use the facilities for the school year ending May 31. The  contract will automatically be renewed unless

/ July 30, 2008 9:05 am

Heimes Shows Off Family Heirloom

HARTINGTON —  You first hear the clip clop of their hoofs. Then you see Lady Brown and Trigger, trotting in step and pulling a piece of history that has been in the Heimes family for three generations. In the driver’s seat is Alton Heimes. The red spoke wheels of this Sully two-seater buggy catch the sunlight as they roll past.

/ July 29, 2008 9:34 am

Obituary – Esther M. Koch

PIERSON, Iowa — Esther M. Koch, 94, Pierson, died July 19, 2008, at Kingsley Nursing and Rehab Center, Kingsley, Iowa. Visitation and a prayer service were July 21 at Rohde Funeral Home, Kingsley. Funeral services were July 22 at Kingsley United Methodist Church, Kingsley. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Pierson, Iowa