WAUSA — Though the economy hit a proverbial “rough patch” this past year, Gov. Dave Heineman said Nebraska has been enduring it better than most other states. Heineman believes the state has been able to endure largely due to the dedication and hard work of the people here. He offered words of praise and thanks to rural Nebraskans during his
HARTINGTON — The strong, hot winds blowing across Nebraska this summer have stirred up memories of the tough times of the Dirty Thirties. Legendary auctioneer Gerry Miller was just a young boy at the time, but he still has some vivid memories of the era. Miller, who was born in 1927, grew up on a farm southwest of Hartington. He
SOUTH SIOUX CITY — Mike Burcham is back in the saddle again. Burcham, who suffered severe injuries during a rodeo in January 2011, is now using a horse as part of his therapy to gain more use of his arms and legs. Burcham is taking advantage of therapeutic riding through Special Troopers Adaptive Riding School (STARS) in Sioux City. Burcham
HARTINGTON The game got a little rough at times when Cedar Catholic and Battle Creek matched up here Thursday on the Msgr. Werner Activity Center basketball court.
HARTINGTON — Msgr. Cyril J. Werner, 91, Hartington, died Feb. 8, 2012, at his residence. Visitation will begin at 3 p.m., Sunday, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Hartington, with a rosary recited at 4 p.m. by the Knights of Columbus, and a Vigil service at 7 p.m., by Rev. Michael W. Grewe. Msgr. Werner will remain in church overnight for an
ORVILLE, Calif. — Jack Blotz, 83, Orville, Calif., died Nov. 15, 2011, at Orville, following a stroke
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. — Chad Lammers, 32, North Sioux City, S.D., formerly of Fordyce, died at his residence Nov. 15, 2011, due to heart problems. Visitation and a vigil service were Nov. 18 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Fordyce, and continued Saturday at the church one hour prior to services. Mass of Christian Burial was Nov. 19
WISNER — Donald Kardell, 81, Wisner, formerly of Laurel, died Nov. 17, 2011, at Faith Regional Health Services, Norfolk. Visitation was Nov. 21 at United Presbyterian Church, Laurel. Funeral services were Nov. 22 at United Presbyterian Church, Laurel, with Rev. Charity Potter officiating. Pallbearers were Keith Knudsen, John Knudsen, Kyle Knudsen, Ron Stone, Rick Arduser and Kevin Krei. Interment was
PLAINVIEW — Travis D. Follette, 37, Plainview, died at his home Nov. 16, 2011. Visitation was Nov. 20 at the Home for Funerals, Norfolk. Services were Nov. 21 at First United Methodist Church, Norfolk, with Rev. James Brewer officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Norfolk
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Betty J. McCoy, 86, Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, formerly of Sioux City, died Nov. 15, 2011, at a local nursing facility. Services were held Nov. 18 at The Church Of The Nativity, with the Rev. Steven McLoud as celebrant. Entombment was in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation and a vigil service were held at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel, Sioux
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